Betta Tank Size

[indir-emir]

I have a plastic lid thing that i have for a model car but am thinking of turning it into a betta tank

Its size is 48cm L x 18 cm H x 23 W, it holds approx 15 L or about 4Gallons. But with everything it would be around 3Gallons?

Or would i be better of going and buying a 28litre (about 7Gallons) tank with everything in it such as heater and filter..?

Would this be sufficient to house a Betta?

Regards,
Indir

 

[wilsonnw8]

I would go for the 7 gallon, the more room the better and where as a lot of people on here swear by 9 plus I think you should be fine with 7 good to know you are thinking about the other equipment needed as well

 

[indir-emir]

Hmm okay, they look great. Would look even greater alongside my 20Gallon lol.

Also would a Java Fern be nice for the betta to rest on, or is there better plants?

Regards,
Indir

 

[wilsonnw8]

Hmm okay, they look great. Would look even greater alongside my 20Gallon lol.

Also would a Java Fern be nice for the betta to rest on, or is there better plants?

Regards,
Indir

Yeah I think thats a good'un but there are lots of people on the forum who are great with plant selection and if you are in the UK modaz sells plants in bunches on ebay, but plants and a nice cave maybe would be great!

 

[indir-emir]

I am in Australia, so ebay isnt to much of an option. Stores are cheaper then ebay is lol.

Would a pot or two turned on their side or if i cut a hole out as a "door", its about 4 inches wide at the widest point, about 2 at the smallest point?

Regards,
Indir

 

[Honeythorn]

Always go with the larger tank. 3 gallons is not enough swimming space. Good plants for bettas are Cabomba, Elodia, Aponogenton, Amazon Sword, Java moss , Moss balls, Hygrophillia...

The list is extensive. But don't just have one or two plants, get a few bunches, and plant the back and sides, with shorter plants in the forground, or a piece of smooth wood , rock or a nice tall-ish ornament. That'll give your betta plenty to rest on and still give swimming space.

A small (new not used ) terracotta pot turned on it's side will do very well for a cave.

 

[newfishy]

the terrcotta pots I get have a tiny hole in the bottom, far to small for a betta to even consider to get threw, however sometimes the pots come with bigger holes. in that case using aquarium silicon and a button you can close off the large holes so no one gets stuck.

 

[LionMom]

the terrcotta pots I get have a tiny hole in the bottom, far to small for a betta to even consider to get threw, however sometimes the pots come with bigger holes. in that case using aquarium silicon and a button you can close off the large holes so no one gets stuck.

OR what I have done in the past is knock out the bottom and sand the edges so there isn't anything sharp for them to get hurt on.

 

[danni_69]

I had Fred in a 14 litre for a long time before I put him in a split tank to save on room ^^ he seem to enjoy it in there.

 

[LionMom]

I know some here advocate nothing less than a 5 gal. tank, but I have two bettas in Eclipse 3's (3 gal. each). They are THRIVING - swimming, eating, blowing bubble nests.

 

[indir-emir]

Hmm okay, ill be getting the 7 gallon tank soon i believe and a crown tail betta Thanks everyone for the help and advice. Much appreciated.

Regards,
Indir