Is it safe to keep a betta w/out a filter?

[VulcanNinja]

Going to put a betta in my classroom this year and I have a 2 gallon Aq. It has an under-gravel filter, which I don't really understand, but it is noisy because it bubbles all the time.

So...can I just keep the betta without a filter?

 

[cutecotton]

filtratoin is always a bonus for the tank, but bettas can live without it, just make sure you stay on top of those ewater changes

 

[shrks1fan]

I don't use filtration in any of my individual betta tanks, I just have to make sure I do very regular water changes (several times a week).

Linda

 

[MAM]

what they said.............................

 

[tekknocolor]

I agree also!

 

[JoKeR]

I dont uuse filtration either....But I do keep up with my waterchanges...

Also if u wanna give filtration get one of those small sponge-filters or an Azoo filter

 

[daz69]

The more changes the merrier

 

[Murdoc]

I use filtration on one tank and my other bowl doesnt.

Bettas are tough little buggers... but to keep the bowl's water clean for longer periods of time, i would avoid flaked fish food.

and avoid cats.... damn cats.....

 

[VulcanNinja]

Should I use my under gravel filter or just forget about it??

 

[Wisperian]

I dont use filters for my male betta tankies

 

[Cali]

I don't use filters, either, for my 3 bettas.

 

[mlaugh]

I *had* a filter, and my betta is MUCH happier without it. LOL