10 gal tank

[bluetexas]

Is a 10 gal tank too big for a single betta?

 

[SRC]

If you put dividers in it..you could have 3

 

[AlexsDaddy]

Depends on the bettas personality. Some like the space, and some prefer smaller spaces. I had a male VT in a 6 gallon, but then moved him into a 2.5. The next morning I woke up and half the surface was covered with a bubble nest so I think he is one of those who fall into those who like smaller spaces.

 

[Seahorse]

Yeah like it was said, it does depend on the betta. I think you should be okay though-- I have never had a betta reject a 10 gallon, heh.

I would divide it in half, less space to patrol, plus socialization, and well... you can't beat having 2 guys.

Dividing it three way's though seems a bit much (not enough space).

 

[SnowyzMom]

Hmmm, so that means dividing a 5 gallon would be too cramped as well. Not seriously thinking of it anyways but I imagine if I did divide it then Jack would blow bubble nests. Right now he doesn't bother, just cruises his domain. Does anybody else's Betta sleep by wedging himself in among the plant fronds and just sitting there?

To answer the question, I admit I'd divide a 10 into two 5's. Let us know what you do and what type you buy ok?

 

[SRC]

A 10 divided into 3 would give each over 3 gallons each...I hardly think that's too much. But to each their own.

 

[Seahorse]

A 10 divided into 3 would give each over 3 gallons each...I hardly think that's too much. But to each their own.

No, I meant that dividing it 3 ways is too little.

 

[newfishies]

i have a 5 gal divided, and the boys seem to enjoy it!!

 

[aznmidnite]

To answer your question about bettas resting on plants, yes, my red VT always sleeps on the live wisteria plant I have in his 10 gallon tank.

 

[littlefishie]

I have a 2.5gallon divided tank for bettas. I know a lot of people would think that's small, but it's actually relatively roomy and they've both seemed happier since I divided the tank. I'd love to give each one their own 2.5g, but due to lack of space and money [It's all going to my 15g community tank] it just wasn't feasible.

I see very little wrong with dividing a 10 gallon into 3 compartments. You wouldn't get a lot of viewing space from the front I think, as the sections would be deeper than they would be wide, but it would be a nice setup.

 

[Sorrell]

Dividing in three is fine IMO, anything between 1-10 gallons is fine for a betta

 

[ral]

I don't have a 10 divided by 3 but my friend does. The three VT's there seem to all be happy.

 

[infant340]

my betta was in a 5gallon and he had a hard time finding food and i would always overfeed bcuz he wasnt gettin enough until one day there were a lot of little white worms crawling on the side of the tank walls!. i think they are called ..... i dunno if forgot...

 

[aznmidnite]

I believe those little white worms are called Planaria. I had them in my tank for awhile (a sign too much uneaten food).

Thanks.