Little Help In A Betta Project

[GCTS]

Hello!

I've just sketched a few more projects and i did not come to a result. I don't know wich option will be better not just not only considering aesthetics, but the functionality too. I need some tips!

I've started a project called "figh club".

Here's the brief:
- I'd like to give the little pals decent homes, like a space of 10 liters(2.64 US gallons) each.
- I'd like 4 bettas, but 3 will do.
- Ideally they could see at least 1 other tank untill i cover the view. Ideally.
- If i could give one filter system to the entire system would be great(i can always use a canister or sump above the table). 2 systems divided by 2 paired tanks would be ok too.

Here is my avaiable space(in centimeters)


And now the sketches.

1. A big shelf:


Would be nice, i just guess if wouldn't it be dangerous since i allways use a notebook in the table just above

2. Trapezoid tanks


3. 25x25x20cm boxes

I don't know if would be a good way to observe the fishes in the square size. I guess a retangular model would be better cause i could see their lateral view more often than the front one... but it's just a guess

If you have suggestions or tips of any kind, please tell me. I just want to build the best i can.

Greetings,
Felipe

 

[dipsydoodlenoodle]

The corner one.

The rectangle one (last one) would mean that the ones in the corner would get less light; doing the corner one would mean you'd be able to see them better and the tank would get more light.

Which do you prefer?

 

[BethK]

I like the corner one, also keep in mind that they will need to have a cover on them and they will need a heater, if your room temp is lower than 25c

 

[Assaye]

I would alays recommend 5 gallons each. If you can't manage that with 4 bettas, try to give 3 that space. 3 gallons is the lowest space I have kept bettas in and they have all done much better in the bigger tanks.

I like the trapezoid ones, I think it will give you an interesting space.

A good filter system to use would be 4 small sponge filters run off air pumps. You might be able to get an air-pump with 4 out-puts but using two air pumps with dual out puts would work.

The sponge filters can be bought or made. An alternative is to use little corner or box filters filled with filter wool. I would avoid power filters or other motor driven filters - generally too strong and you'd need 4 small ones or some kind of complicated sump/external arrangement for all those tanks.

How are you planning to heat and light them?

 

[loraxchick]

2.5 gal is fine so long as it is filtered. i agree the easiest and cheapest method will be to get a large airpump, and a gang-valve with 4 outputs and run some homemade sponge filters off of the one airpump. if you would like/need instructions on how to very easily make your own wpong filters, just PM me. ive made dozens and often send instructions to interested members.
good luck with the build. looks interesting, whichever concept you go with.
all the best
CHEERS!