Betta bowl

[RandomWiktor]

If bettas were any other fish, they'd be kept in at least a 2.5 by the inch per gallon rule. They can survive with very little water, but not with a decent quality of life. Yea, if your house is warm enough, they'll live a good long time, but what for? They would hardly have room to turn around, they have nothing to hide in, nothing to swim around, not even a mild current to work their muscles. I always go for a 2.5 for smaller bettas who need a lot of water changes due to poor health, and at least 5 for a healthy, active, full grown male. That way, you can have plenty of plant cover to keep them active, enriched, and low-stress with plenty of swimming room at the same time. I wish I could go bigger, but I have so many darn birds that I don't have room for nine 10 gallons ::laughs::

 

[Raechal]

Some people say I spoil my bettas But 3 of my males are kept in 10 gallons each and my female is in a 5 gallon and my newest male in a 2.5 gallon.

 

[BettaMomma]

I have 2 of my little guys in those little 1G aquaviews. One of them is Lucky my tail-less guy - it was all I could give him the day I got him, and he has never really known any different. I have every intention to upgrade them, but they're on my desk along with 2- 2.5G tanks so I can't exactly go much bigger without my desk looking completely taken over by tanks. The boys seem to be okay in the 1G tanks - they don't seem to mind.

I'm considering what to do with them - something like getting a 5G rectangular tank and dividing it might be one option, but we'll see.

 

[Welsh_Woman]

well I found a site that sells them for $14 but cause i live in the uk i have to pay $11 shipping to! ah well still cheap, thats about £14, Thats still cheaper than the smallest, decent sized tank over here!

 

[soritan]

freakishly enough, i seem to remember those exact containers being marketed as vases before valentine's day.

 

[Kinda Fishey]

Hey Discusman
It was meant as a joke , emphasis, !! ,not swearing . You know, like Gol-dang .
Hopefully ,only you were ofended.
Have another cup of coffee, and a great day.
KF

 

[OohFeeshy]

Mine will all end up in 3g's probably. And no, I don't mean all the hundreds I will get in the future ..... LOL. One is in a 20, he loooves it, but is getting very narky over his bubble nest. He won't leave the cories alone, although they take no notice now.