would my new betta fish be happer in a 2 gallon or 5 gallon tank i alreay have 1 betta in a 1.5 gal tank and he's happy
2007-05-24 09:35:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Either will work well as long as it's filtered and heated and you maintain it properly.
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2007-05-24 09:58:29 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The bigger the tank the better. Be sure to provide a heated tank between 68-82 degrees. I keep my tanks around 78. Betta's show their personalities when they have more space to explore. Don't forget a good filter that doesn't make too strong of a current.
2007-05-24 11:36:35 · answer #2 · answered by LuvinLife 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My betta is in a 5 gallon tank with filter, heater, light, gargoyle, plants and 2 albino corys. They all seem to be very happy. I can't handle the idea of bettas being in the tiny bowls - just doesn't seem right.
2007-05-24 10:19:06 · answer #3 · answered by eurdnia 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Betta is 'happiest' in a real tank, with a filter and heater, and plenty of plants too. 5 gallons allows for this kind of setup, while smaller tanks tend not to so well.
2007-05-24 09:44:09 · answer #4 · answered by Ghapy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think you just answer your own ? your Betta is happy. But if you have the money and want to spend it on a bigger tank, I know if i was a Betta I would like the more room,
2007-05-25 14:27:59 · answer #5 · answered by sweetansassy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely go for the 5 gallon, as the poster above stated, that is the minimum required for this fish. They will live in smaller tanks, but at a price, usually their health and life expectancy. Good luck!
2007-05-24 11:52:03 · answer #6 · answered by H3yd00 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have mine in a 2 gallon but I think He'd be happier in a 5
2007-05-24 09:39:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
He'll live in either OK, but bigger is always better :) Which would you rather live in, a closet or a mansion? Enjoy your bettas and thank you for not forcing them to live in tiny little cups.
2007-05-24 09:40:12 · answer #8 · answered by goddessdawnie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I see these questions, I can't help but reply back with "Would you be happier with a small apartment, or a large house with a yard?" ;) I think he'll do fine in either, but if you have the 5 gallon, you can do more aqua-scaping. :)
2007-05-24 09:37:50 · answer #9 · answered by Becca 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
go for 5
2007-05-24 09:37:57 · answer #10 · answered by Debt Free! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PEOPLE!!! They need more space. MINIMUM of 5 Gallons. People say they dont need space but really they do! They dont live in a cup in the wild do they? so why stuff them in something small now???? How can you tell "he's happy" did he tell you? sure he is swimming and eating. that dont mean he is happy fish do that! they swim! erg
2007-05-24 09:41:08 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋