I've had a beta fish in one of the little starter kits for about a year but I've been wondering if it would be better for him to be in a larger tank. I don't know what kind or what size tank to switch to though.
2006-12-19 11:11:56 · 21 answers · asked by katie9787 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
The minimum sized tank to keep a betta healthy and thriving, not just surviving, is 5 gallons with a filter and heater. Unlike what some others may think they don't like small spaces and don't live in them in the wild, check out this link to see where they actually live. http://www.bettadreams.com/ricepaddies.html
I would get a 10 gallon with a bunch of plants and maybe a few cories or an african dwarf frog.
2006-12-19 11:16:58 · answer #1 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 7⤊ 0⤋
They can live in small bowls but do better in larger tanks.
To get the most beautiful colors and optimal health for your fish, they will do better in a 10 gallon or larger tank with a heater that can maintain a constant temperature in the aquarium. To be honest i find those little bowls cruel. Think about it if you were a fish wouldn't you want to swim around some?
They can live other fish, you just have to know which ones. Mine is nearly 3 yrs old and has lived peacefully with a school of neon tetras for quite some time. They will become aggressive with other male Bettas. They may also become aggressive towards other tropical fish with large fins.
2006-12-19 11:26:02 · answer #2 · answered by ♪ ♫Jin_Jur♫ ♥ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The BEST tank for a Beta...well. I have always felt really sorry for Betas. So many times I have seen them in a tiny little bowl just sitting there, doing nothing, the same nothing it has always been doing and will continue to do for the one life it was given. It seems so cruel to me. It has to be ALONE for its entire life and doesn't even get to like REALLY swim around? So I would say the best tank for a beta would be one with a LOT of scenery, and some room to move, like the plant in the vase kind of thing like the other person said, just bigger, or something even better. Make your Beta one of the lucky ones, ok? I can tell it will be since you asked about it. :)
2006-12-19 11:18:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 12:25:13 · answer #4 · answered by bridgman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason people think bettas "don't swim around much anyway" is because most bettas don't have ROOM to swim around much! A betta in a 5 gallon tank with plants and decor for it to explore and play with, filtration to keep the water quality high, and a heater to keep the temperature stable is a betta that will stay active, live as long as 5 or 6 years instead of 1 or 2, and show far more brilliant colors than you'll see in those little bowls and vases. And if you decide on a 10 gallon or larger, yes you CAN keep other fish in there with him, as long as they're not other bettas (male OR female.)
Good luck, and may your betta be one of the rare lucky ones. :)
2006-12-19 13:55:56 · answer #5 · answered by ceci9293 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
2 gallons is the bare minimum for keeping a betta and keeping it healthy. I prefer 5 gallons though. It gives you more room for error like if you miss a water change or something. Bettas also need heat and filtration.
Do not worry about getting a tank too big. Many people are misinformed. I have been keeping bettas for years and as with any fish, the more water you give them the better.
Come on people! In the wild they live in lakes!!
Bettas are also great community fish. It is fairly rare to find a betta that kills anything in sight. Just don't keep them with other bettas and more than likely you will be just fine.
2006-12-19 11:14:32 · answer #6 · answered by fish guy 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Betas can survive in very little water the pet stores actually get them in Tiny little ziplock type bags. Betas do well in about 5-10 gallons. But you can put betas in with other fish to. Just don't put 2 male betas together. If you put a beta by himself in more than 10 gallons he/she will pretty much stick to one area.However if you do put he/she with other fish please be careful on the type of fish you get. For example a community fish probably not survive with your beta.
2006-12-26 16:43:42 · answer #7 · answered by spdracerkimbo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could go to Wal-Mart and buy a 1/2 - 1 gallon tank under $5. I bought the 1 gallon tank for my betta and he's fine in there. While your there, get plants and rocks for it, they love them. The bowl is round which is fine.
2006-12-26 14:26:18 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Sammie♥ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contrary to what some pet stores like to advertise, my bettas love larger spaces, especially if they have lots of nice silk plants to rest and hide in. Honestly, I'd never keep my bettas in one of those tiny little bowls. I'd keep them in at least a 1 gallon tank--perferrably with a built in light, because bettas also love regular light.
2006-12-19 11:19:12 · answer #9 · answered by Kotori Shizukesa 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have my betta in a very nice tank kit (Mini Bow Aquarium) that comes in a 2.5 gallon size. Its very inexpensive and comes with a filter and hood and small light. I just put in a very small heating element to keep it warm.
2006-12-20 05:06:27 · answer #10 · answered by amu nerp 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋