Happiest

[DRD1812]

Are male betta's happier in small confined spaces or large areas?

 

[tekknocolor]

I would say it depends on what the fish feels more comfortable in, but larger is better. (Let's keep our minds on the topic ) So, a min of 1gal and as large as the betta can handle.

 

[DRD1812]

I thought they were ment to be like insecure fish n are alright kept in small spaces like a quilty street sweet jar or summet.

 

[Spyderdf]

i say a min of 3 gallons.
rule of the thumb 1 gallon for 1 inch of fish. bettas get to 3 inches.

 

[DRD1812]

inch to a gallon is that head to tail or head to erm the bit before there tail where there bones end I've forgot for a second what its called.

 

[tekknocolor]

Good link... this has been discussed numerous times... here's the latest:

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=54044&st=0

You can decide for yourself.

 

[DRD1812]

so you all don't know then...

 

[xXMrBonesXx]

2.5 - 15 gallons

 

[tekknocolor]

It really does depend on your fish. If you put him in a 10gal and he looks unhappy, move him to a smaller or larger tank. There really isn't a set amount/size for a betta... just what makes them happy.