Housing Bettas

[Rox-e]

Hi there,

Been reading on a website regarding bettas how they are used to being kept in small jars etc or to buy small perspex cubes that suction onto the inside of your community tank?
I find this kinda mean, but does anyone do this?
Do they need a heater or not?
http/www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Betta,%20Housing.htm
Just very curious because they are awesome looking fish, i had one in my larger tank, but he was naughty to everything else so we took him back!
But would love to get another one

 

[mm_simb]

A 1 gallon tank/bowl is the minimum. IMO, a 2.5 or bigger is better. They need a heater if the room temperature cannot be from 76-80 degrees. It's better to have a heater to avoid temperature fluctuations since this can and will stress them out.

 

[OrkyBetta]

Please, for the sake of your betta, keep it in nothing smaller than a one gallon. YOur fish and you will be much happier! The fish would be happiest in a heated filtered tank, but they can live happily in a larger bowl or critter carrier or some sort.

 

[jaarus]

filtered?

I just read somewhere that Bettas dont like the increased current a filter creates - is this true?

Like Rox-E, I think they look amazing!

 

[mm_simb]

You don't have to have it filtered if you are willing to do water changes more often. They don't like a strong current but a lot of people that have filters have found ways of reducing the current so that it doesn't bother the betta.

 

[Rox-e]

mm simb sorry to go off the subject but your cat is amazing, so perfect it looks fake!! i have three at home and think they are gorgeous! but your cat makes mine look like mongols!!!

 

[Rox-e]

I am talking about the cat thats pictured twice by the way! the caramel one

 

[mm_simb]

lol...thanks