another betta question...?

Question

Is this enviornment suitable for a betta? I'm mostly concerced about the size. Is it big enogh for the fish to be comfortable. I conditioned the water to remove all the chlorine and stuff not good for the fish. Thanks!

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I really want a betta because they are so beautiful but I want something that doesn't need a filter or heater. It is hot where I live and a lady in the pet store said it would do fine here without a heater. But maybe I need a different fish, any suggestions of a fish that is pretty but less maitanence?

Answer 1

If you don't want to buy a filter or a heater, your best bet are mysterysnails and ghost shrimp to keep in there

here is a link about ghost shrimp, they're actually pretty to look at
http://www.centralpets.com/animals/fish/freshwater_inverts/fwi4997.html

If you want a betta you need at least a 2.5 gallon tank with filter and heater


Hope that helps
Good luck


EB

Answer 2

I can't really tell how large it is from the pictures. It looks to be about a gallon to me. That's enough for a betta to survive in, but he's not likely to thrive in such a small space. 1 gallon of water accumulates fish waste pronto and doesn't give your betta that much room to swim and explore. Bettas need at least 2.5 gallons to be truly happy.

Furthermore, it's essential that bettas have heated water. Bettas need a STEADY temperature of about 79 degrees Fahrenheit - anywhere in the high 70s, but it must be kept constant. It's easy to put your fish in a "warm place" to keep the water warm, but the only way to guarantee a steady temperature is by getting a heater.

This is just a side note, but where did you get those shells from? You do want to make sure they are aquarium-safe, so they don't leech minerals and chemicals into the water. If you picked them up from the beach, I wouldn't add them if I were you.

Edit: I just need to add this, because of what a previous answer said about adding a female to keep him company - DON'T! Male bettas should NOT be placed with other bettas, male or female. They should only be placed with females for a very short time when spawning, and even then, they must be conditioned for at least 2 weeks before being placed in the same water. What's more, one gallon of water is barely enough to sustain one betta, let alone two. Also, bettas are tropical fish - they MAY survive in such cold water, but let me assure you, they are not at all happy.

Answer 3

It's ok. I prefer larger. I like to use at least a gallon or two for mine. But that's me. My current Betta is in a 3 gallon tank with a snail, a ghost shrimp and 2 algae eating shrimp. They have an Azoo palm filter on the back and that works great.

Answer 4

Your tank looks very pretty!

Don't fill the water up near the top because the betta may "jump" out. If you have one betta in there he will be lonely. Get him a female to live with.

They can survive without a heater - I have two bettas (M&F) in a coldwater tank and they're doing just fine!

If you want to add other fish to the tank, be careful with smaller fish such as white clouds, dandios etc - they will nibble on your bettas tail thinking it's flakes!

Happy fish-keeping!

Answer 5

Your bowl looks pretty and should be suitable for one male betta. Be very dilligent and make daily water changes, light feedings and be sure to remove all uneaten food to help maintain good water quality.

Answer 6

Double the container size

Answer 7

This is plenty of room for a beta. I would suggest removing it away from the window since this will cause tempt changes, alge growth.

Answer 8

the environment is ok for bettas.