Anyone Have Success With A Betta In A Fluval Edge?

[drn_lvs_lnt]

I had been planning on getting Crowntail Betta as a first fish in my new aquarium.

The possible snag, however, may be the relatively small opening at the top of this particular tank.

As I understand it, the fish requires unobstructed access to the surface (inhibited by the tank design, in this case).

Has anyone had any experience with a Betta in one of these? Does the fish adapt well enough in finding the opening? Is it not worth the hassle?

Thanks in advance.

 

[LadyDragon]

The Fluval DOES have an open area for oxygen where the fish can get oxygen, it is by the light and filter. If you see a Fluval edge in person it makes more sense, because the photos make it look slightly more "contained" than it actually is. Just the same, I'm not sure how good it is for
Bettas... Mine spend a whole lot of time at the surface, and while the fluval main model does have air access, it lighthouse, and what is offered is usually being agitated by the filter (so bubble nests won't happen unless you Ruth the filter off) in the time mine spend at the surface they are not always breathing, but skimming for food or blowing bubbles... Or hunting for anything disturbing the surface... I suppose since they are like 5 or 6 gallons you wouldn't HAVE to run the filter and just do water changes once a week (depending on how you stock the tank) but you would have to experiment.

 

[drn_lvs_lnt]

The Fluval DOES have an open area for oxygen where the fish can get oxygen, it is by the light and filter. If you see a Fluval edge in person it makes more sense, because the photos make it look slightly more "contained" than it actually is. Just the same, I'm not sure how good it is for
Bettas... Mine spend a whole lot of time at the surface... Not always breathing, but skimming for food or blowing
Bubbles...

Yes, I know it has an opening. I have one (Fluval Edge). My concern is that such a small surface area might be a bit of a problem for the fish if it's unable to quickly learn where to "come up for air."

 

[Didge007]

They will quickly learn, they are intelligent critters

 

[pablothebetta]

Technically, it isn't the most ideal tank. Due to the small surface area, but as Didge said, they should learn where it is as they are indeed intelligent fish. There will be ways to baffle the filter flow if wanted, but I don't have experience with this. I've seen a couple of videos on YouTube of bettas in an Edge, so hopefully it'll work for you. While it may spoil the overall look, leaving a cm or two at the top of the tank (so it's not completelly full) would combat the air issue. Should be a pretty little tank IMO

 

[drn_lvs_lnt]

Thank you for the replies. I guess I'll buy one eventually and hope for the best.

Here's the future home, by the way...

 

[fuzzynicki]

Really lovely looking tank there!

 

[Didge007]

He will love it

 

[bettahouse]

gorgeous tank matey!

 

[Juggler75]

The water level looks as if it will allow surface contact all over tank. Looking great

 

[Fishy friend2]

Wow the tank is awesome, I love it

 

[bettanoob]

they have a great range of stylish tanks with water fountains and such my fav tanks

 

[RobberyinCSharp]

Your tank looks great!

I have to agree with LadyDragon though. Be careful! I'm sure the Fluval Edge will serve your betta nicely but make sure you do something to inhibit the strong current the filtration system induces. I had to put a piece of filter fabric over the return valve because it was so incredibly strong for my betta. The intake valve wasn't as much of a problem, but do know that their filtration is very powerful - make sure you can compensate that for your betta or his/her fins will be tattered!

 

[nessar]

The problem isnt just the small opening, it is the fact that the current is strong by the opening, and bettas arent good swimmers, so they will be easily tired out by having to fight to get air all the time. Also not at all ideal if your betta gets ill or weak. Personally I think it will add too much stress.

I have a biorb and had to replace the air pump it came with because the current produced was too powerful for my betta and stressed him out - and thats just an air stone!

As people have already said though you can leave a small gap, say an inch at the top of the tank for air, dont fill it all the way up.

I would make sure you have a backup tank for when he is ill too.

 

[pyrofishtoo]

my fluval edge is now in the fish room without the light/filter thingy. I wasn't impressed with that part but I love the dimensions. Perfect for killies!