5 gallon divided 3 ways?

[GP]

Is it possible to divide a 5 gallon 3 ways for 3 betta, or would that be too small for them?

 

[cation]

That gives them over 1.5g each, I bet they'll be quite happy in that.

 

[Nina7777]

IMO divided in two half would be much better than three. I don't like to keep my bettas in anything less than 2 gallons.

 

[Draven]

I'm the same way. I don't like less then 2 gallons either. But yes, 1.5 gallons each would be good for them.

 

[steppy104]

they can be happy in anything over 1gal.....so i'd say it's ok.

 

[GP]

The dividers have to be store bought correct? And how does it get filtered water from one side to the other?

 

[annieka]

Betta's can be kept in small volumes of water but it isn't advisible.
The water gets polluted quickly and the fish hasn't enough room to really swim / investigate.
It's more difficult to keep a betta healty in a small tank than it is in a big one.
Betta's that are kept in larger tanks live longer and don't get sick quickly.

If I read the posts on this forum I see many posts of people with sick betta's....
Room, excersise, frequent waterchanges, lots of plants and good food are very important to give your betta a happy and long life.
Some times no matter how well you take care of your fish the will get sick but many fish deadths could be prevented with proper care.

I would just keep one betta in that 5 gallon tank.