Betta

[oneponygirl]

Bigger is much better as others have said. I have two of my bettas in 3 gallon Eclipse tanks and those are just big enough to cycle so I only have to do partial water changes and the periodic water test to check that my levels are on. The other four I have are in 1 to 2 gallon tanks and they're a pain to do full water changes all the time.

Also, be aware that not all bettas live happily in divided tanks. I had a ten gallon divided and of my six fellows haven't find any two so far that will live happily in a divided tank. The ones that I tried fought through the divider until exhausted and completely stressed. I stopped trying after that, not worth it. But I do know that many people do it without that problem.

My bettas get pellets, frozen bloodworms, frozen brine shrimp, peas (which they had to be convinced was good but they all eat them now) and in the summer I sometimes leave water out and collect the mosquito larvae that eventually show up.

 

[CAC]

Does anyone think i should get a syphon kit for a 3 UK Gal tank with a single male betta in it?
i would probably be doing 20% water changes every other day and a 100% change per week
thanks, mikey
p.s. just bought 3 uk g tank, mini heater (up to 5 G) and a syphon kit off ebay.
cant wait to get my little fella at the weekend 8)

 

[liz2]

syphon kit for keeping it clean? I am at the moment trying to get a turkey baster, got no gravel on floor so I think it will work fine.

Anyway look forward to lots of piccies so get your camera at the ready!

 

[CAC]

How deep do people have their gravel at?

 

[Animation]

I only keep gravel in my 35Ltr Hex, Which is a couple of inches however it depends on the height of your tank.
Congrats on getting everything sorted!,
Cant wait ti see pictured of your new betta.
James

 

[liz2]

I dont do gravel or sand as there is something about bacteria in them Not sure how deep it should be !


Mine have got those lovely glass pebbles and they are so easy to just rinse. I do need some more pebbles though

 

[lisa_perry75]

Bettas DO need heaters. my room is always warm... and my betta died cos I didnt heat his tank

 

[CAC]

thanks everyone for suggestions etc.
once ive set up the tank this weekend ill get some pics and post them here or on a new thread
once again thanks