Which tank should I get for my new betta?

Question

Which tank should I get for new betta? Read the Reviews!
Petco:
http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_Product_Nav_217_sku_347817_R_247_enemerch_1.aspx?cm_re=217-_-TopSellers1-_-347817
Petco:
http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_Product_R_7633_PC_productlist_Nav_217_N_38+115+30_sku_843202_familyID_10229.aspx
Petco:
http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_Product_Nav_217_sku_651087_R_9992_enemerch_1.aspx?cm_re=217-_-TopSellers0-_-651087
Petco:
http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_Product_R_6177_PC_productlist_Nav_217_N_38+115+30_cp_1_Nao_0_sku_793701_familyID_9436.aspx
Walmart:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3635550
Petco:
http://www.petco.com/Shop/petco_Product_R_4849_PC_productlist_Nav_217_N_38+115+30_sku_651117_familyID_100290.aspx
Walmart:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3635706#May+We+Also+Suggest
Target:
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_2/602-0338319-1351869?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B00084IC0S

Thank you all very much!

Answer 1

Your list only has one that i would find acceptable. that would be the Eclipse system 6 from walmart (you can get it at Petsmart also)
all the others are too small and will create a great deal of work for you. because they are small you would need to do twice weekly water changes. (betta's poop alot and dont eat all the food you put in)
It really depends on what style you want and how much you are willing to spend.
you could buy a regular rectangular tank for $10 at petsmart or petco. after getting a filter and pump and heater and thermometer you will have spent around $40. add a hood with light and your at $60 plus.
for a beginner with just a betta I prefer one of the integrated system type tanks like the Eclipse that already have the wet/dry filter system and pump built in ready to fill with water and begin cycling. With a six gallon you will need to change 1 gallon of water every 7-8 days.
Also, dont believe people who tell you bettas dont get along with other fish.
male bettas will only attack other male bettas and other fish that have flowing fins like themselves. they are perfectly safe with large tetras or killifish.
with the Eclipse you could also have a few more fish and some plants, maybe add a snail to keep the alge down also. but you could have the betta in there alone. They live in slow moving rivers and streams in the wild and love the room to swim in.
Best of luck to you

Answer 2

The Eclipse 6 gallon would be perfect!
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3635550
You could put ONE male betta, or TWO female bettas, or ONE male betta and an african dwarf frog OR a black mystery snail. You could also put in some nice plants.

This tank also comes with a filter, which you need, unless you want to do water changes 4 times a week (with a filter, once a week is fine). The bigger the tank, the bigger and more colourful your betta will be. And healthier.

All those other options are just too small - your betta won't thrive and won't live very long (maybe 1-1.5 years). In a proper, 6 gallon tank, your betta can give a long (3-6 years) healthy life.

Answer 3

you need to save both a million Betta in a 5 gallon tank or 5 in a 10 gallon tank not 3 . you need to purchase a sponge filter out that's delicate yet you want to do some thing about the tank now . Your goldfish might want to not be in a 10 gallon tank both that's to small for it .

Answer 4

Out of the ones listed, definetly the Eclipse 6 gallon. Besides the larger volume, Eclipses are quite good products and have built in filtration and lighting. The smaller you go the more maintenance you will be required to perform. The 6g tank should allow you to add a couple tank mates for the betta too, just try to stick to mid or bottom dwellers as some bettas don't like sharing the surface with other surface dwelling fish.

Hope that helps

Answer 5

I'd say the 5th or 6th one. Most of the others are simply too small. Anything smaller than a gallon is just cruel. I actually had the eclipse six for a few years, then I upgraded to a 20 gallon tank. That one was great, especially since it came with everything you'd need for the actual tank. However, it might be a bit big for just one fish.

Answer 6

Honestly I feel bad for bettas that are kept in small tanks! I would not want to live my life in a space that I could hardley Move in. I would suggest at least a 10 gallon tanks. Think about how happy the fish will be to be able to move around

Answer 7

Betta's need a minimum of 1 gal. I have the one from walmart...I have 2 female Betta's in it. The "office" one is cute, but Betta's have delicate fins, and will most likely get torn on the "office" furniture (a female Betta might be OK).

Only use silk plants from the aquatics dept. The plastic ones will also tear the fins.

Answer 8

I recommend the Eclipse. At 2.5 gallons, the spongebob thing is big enough, imo, but the decos might rip his fins and I personally just don't care for undergravel filters. I also don't trust a tank less than 3 gallons to reliably keep a cycle.

Before you get the Eclipse or any filtered tank, PLEASE read up on the nitrogen cycle.

Basic fish care - http://www.geocities.com/shtinkythefish/basic.htm

Nitrogen Cycle for beginners - http://faq.thekrib.com/begin-cycling.html#cycle

Answer 9

Well , if you have had previous fish in an old tank , get a new one.
Betas like alot of room.Don't a whole aquarium , but but a medium sized one. Also don't put two betas together or the sight would not be pretty !!!

Answer 10

you should look at petsmart and you wont have to choose which one you want the people there will help you trust me thats the place to go there tanks are fantastic