Mine has a 1.5 gallon tank, but I am upgrading and would like to see what others have.
I have mine in a 5.5 gallon tank with a filter rated for 3 gallons (they need filtration, but only soft filtration), and a temperature set at 78 degrees.
I used to keep mine in tiny bowls, too (1 gallon, 2 gallon), but I started looking into upgrading when I noticed that he was always pale and hiding. Once I put my betta in a larger, warmer tank, his colors brightened considerably (I could see him all the way across the apartment!), and he sped around in his space with glee.
I used to keep mine in tiny bowls, too (1 gallon, 2 gallon), but I started looking into upgrading when I noticed that he was always pale and hiding. Once I put my betta in a larger, warmer tank, his colors brightened considerably (I could see him all the way across the apartment!), and he sped around in his space with glee.
Three years personal experience
I keep mine in a ten gallon, but when I upgraded to a seventy the fish that I movd in were compatible with bettas, so I kept multiple female bettas with them.
And one of the people above me said that bettas don't tend to move around much, but that's only because they had them in such a small tank. When they are kept in small tanks, they become lethargic and-believe it or not-depressed.
I would suggest upgrading to a ten or a five. If you upgraded to a ten you could keep other fish-such as coydoras or tetras- in with them.
And one of the people above me said that bettas don't tend to move around much, but that's only because they had them in such a small tank. When they are kept in small tanks, they become lethargic and-believe it or not-depressed.
I would suggest upgrading to a ten or a five. If you upgraded to a ten you could keep other fish-such as coydoras or tetras- in with them.
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Mine was in a huge glass vase but it held about the same amount of water. He lived happily for years. I did get him a companion, a small corycat to keep the bottom clean. They got along fine.
My kids also had theirs in 1.5 gallon tanks and they never had any problems with them. Their tanks came with filters and such but after awhile we stopped using them because it was disrupting the bubble nest behavior. Even though we never bred them, the male we kept made bubble nests at the top and that's a good indication to if the conditions in the tank are making the fish happy. (thats the foamy stuff you see at the top of the tank, along the sides and in corners).
My kids also had theirs in 1.5 gallon tanks and they never had any problems with them. Their tanks came with filters and such but after awhile we stopped using them because it was disrupting the bubble nest behavior. Even though we never bred them, the male we kept made bubble nests at the top and that's a good indication to if the conditions in the tank are making the fish happy. (thats the foamy stuff you see at the top of the tank, along the sides and in corners).
I have two bettas. One is in a five gallon and one is in a three gallon. Both have filters and heaters. Still I prefer the five gallon as he has more room to move around, and he does move around. He is actually quit social and comes up to the glass when I walk near him. I think if I get another betta I will get a 10 gallon for him. Great job with upgrading your tank. Your betta will be much happier and so will you when you see how neat your betta can be. Good luck and have fun.
I used to keep my Halfmoon in a heavily planted 15g by himself, and he absolutely adored it. I noticed his colours improved massively after I moved him to that tank, and generally he became much more interactive. I guess baselines are only baselines - exceeding them is never a bad thing in this hobby.
I've also kept a breeding pair of Crowntails in a planted 15g, a Crowntail in a 22g community, and a Delta Tail in a 6g. Most people tend to say 3g minimum, but I personally prefer to air on the side of extra breathing room considering the numbers involved between the equipment and running of such systems will be almost identical...
I've also kept a breeding pair of Crowntails in a planted 15g, a Crowntail in a 22g community, and a Delta Tail in a 6g. Most people tend to say 3g minimum, but I personally prefer to air on the side of extra breathing room considering the numbers involved between the equipment and running of such systems will be almost identical...
Mine were in 5-8 US gallons, fully filtered, heated and cycled, and planted too.
If people are finding theirs to be inactive, they're doing it wrong, Bettas should be very active constantly patrolling and nosing about, only occasionally pausing to rest unnatural long fins.
If its in a cold unheated small unfiltered bowl, its going to be lethargic, cold and bored out of its tiny mind!
If people are finding theirs to be inactive, they're doing it wrong, Bettas should be very active constantly patrolling and nosing about, only occasionally pausing to rest unnatural long fins.
If its in a cold unheated small unfiltered bowl, its going to be lethargic, cold and bored out of its tiny mind!
omg there are so many clueless people giving you advice.
I'm glad you're upgrading. No, they cannot thrive in bowls. No, of course they won't swim much THEY'RE IN A BOWL! They're probably freezing!
Now that that's off my chest (sorry), yeah 1.5 is tiny. How are you heating it if it's so small? These fish need at temp of at least 74F.
My first fish had a ten gallon to himself. It was fine until I discovered the wonders of divided tanks. My ten is now divided for three bettas, so each of them currently has 3.3 gallons which is okayish. 2.5 is the smallest I would go. Even then, it's tricky to keep the temperature steady, and changing the water every couple of days is annoying.
visit ultimatebettas.com for any other info you might need.
I'm glad you're upgrading. No, they cannot thrive in bowls. No, of course they won't swim much THEY'RE IN A BOWL! They're probably freezing!
Now that that's off my chest (sorry), yeah 1.5 is tiny. How are you heating it if it's so small? These fish need at temp of at least 74F.
My first fish had a ten gallon to himself. It was fine until I discovered the wonders of divided tanks. My ten is now divided for three bettas, so each of them currently has 3.3 gallons which is okayish. 2.5 is the smallest I would go. Even then, it's tricky to keep the temperature steady, and changing the water every couple of days is annoying.
visit ultimatebettas.com for any other info you might need.
I have 2.5 gallons for each betta. along with a heater to keep the tanks at a steady 78 degrees. They are quite active guys. I've had problems getting a sponge filter I like, so I change 25-35% of the water every five days. as I've said, they are active, eat well and blow bubbles. ;-)
when we had a beta we kept him in one about your size. they dont really swim, so y get them a bigger one?
unless im talking about the wrong fish?...i dont think so though but mayybe
unless im talking about the wrong fish?...i dont think so though but mayybe
used to have beta, science teacher used to have beta, friend used to have beta
Ours is in a 1.5 gallon also. He swims all over the thing, and it's the perfect size.
We also have a 5 gallon with a puffy gold fish, and a 115 gallon with a few oscars.
We also have a 5 gallon with a puffy gold fish, and a 115 gallon with a few oscars.
5.5 Gallon tank by himself, he does enjoy swimming around and his own rock cave. He will eat from my hand and let me pet him.
10 gallon that he shares with two cories
mine was kept in a 5 gallon tank
Your Betta does not need much room and does not require much air its related to wild betta fish in tyland and cambodia who live in oxygen poor environments, so no filters or aerators needed, so a vase that you keep flowers in would do fine, just make sure that the fish has some room to go around in circles or back and forth a short distance.
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They are cool in a small bowl by themselves.
Don't got any fish at all!