Guest Deliriumfish Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 ive read things about how although Betta's can live in a small space, like a vase or jar, they won't thrive or be happy there. i only have space for a fairly small second tank and was considering getting a Betta but i want it to be a decent size for it, what is the smallest recommended tank where a Betta would still be healthy and happy? What size tank do you guys have? Can they live in pairs? Ive never seen a female Betta for sale. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member sandy Posted July 26, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 26, 2005 where about in the uk are you? my halfmoon betta is in a plastic four gallon with a sponge filter and small heater as they need high temperatures. make sure a lid is always on. males do better on their own and like to have a plant or something floating so they can rest. a small cave is useful too as life in a small tank can get very boring!! females have shorter tails and can be kept singly or in groups but you would need a bigger tank to do that. hope that helped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member magickzzl Posted July 26, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 26, 2005 lets see, I usually keep mine in one gallon (us) containers, though have kept some in 1/2 gallon's for short periods of time, with bi-weekly water changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member aqua Posted July 26, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 26, 2005 my betta is in a 2.5 gallon but I am going to move him to a five gallon tank once I have finished cleaning it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chishower Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Mine are all in 1/2 or 1 gallons, and with regular water changes they are thriving. In fact, when I put them in a larger rubbermade to change water (one at time) they freak out and get pale, even though the water is perfectly matched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member touchofsky Posted July 27, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2005 I have my most of my males in divided 5 gallon tanks, but I do have one in a 2 gallon and he has done well. I have my females in either 10 gallon or 20 gallon tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blueangel12328 Posted July 27, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2005 I have one in a 5 gallon and getting another one once my tank cycles then i will have one in a 1 gallon also. I think the smallest size that the can live in would be a one gallon. A 1/2 is cutting it but I think it would be okay so long as your did water changes almost everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kissy Posted July 27, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2005 I've got a three gallon for one betta, and I'm going to get a filter for it soon The petstore closest to us takes good care of their bettas (sadly not the other fish) and has a very good selection! They are alway healthy, bright colored, fully finned and active. They always have beautiful females and every color you can dream of! They occasionally have crowntails...I saw a female black crowntail once..I should have nabbed her!!!! The far away petstore is the exact opposite; poor selection, sick fish, and they NEVER change the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Devs Posted July 27, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted July 27, 2005 The majority of my Betta's are in 2.5's and 5 gals. They seem to do best in those for me.I personally found with mine that smaller tanks,and 100% water changes totally freaked them out.Now they have bigger tanks,with heater's/filter's,and I don't have to change out all of the water,just small amounts.This works for me anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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