New To Betta

[josh_g]

So i've always wanted to keep betta but never had a free tank. I now have an empty 190l which i'd like to use for betta. Can I house more than 1 male in a tank?

 

[Tuxyu3]

No, do not put more than one male in a tank. Betta's really do best in tanks around the 5-10 gallon mark IMO. A lot of people may disagree but it is my belief Betta's do not enjoy big tank due to them being so deep, unlike the places they originate. A Betta may do alright in this tank but it would really limit potential stocking, IMO it would be best to try and get a smaller (Not too small!!) tank where the Betta can live on his own.-

 

[Flute]

I agree with Tuxyu. A 190ltr would be great for a large sorority of females and some other tank mates though

 

[josh_g]

I have always liked the look of the fluval edge maybe I will go get one of these. Would 1 male betta and a group of neon tetras work? Also with the 190l is it possible to have a group of females and 1 male? Cheers guys

 

[sausagewinkle]

No, males and females cant not and should not live together.
1 male on his own OR a group of females (minimum of 5 realistically to spread aggression)

what is the litre of the edge??

 

[josh_g]

The smaller one is 23L the larger one is 46L

 

[animals970]

What you need to do is go to petsmart and buy an Aqueon 1 gallon pack for 11 dollars. It comes with the tank, filter, filter cartridge, and a free plant.(fake one of course).

 

[Flute]

1 gallon isn't fit to keep anything live in, IMO.
I have heard that fluval edge's aren't great for betta and other labyrinth fish because there isn't much of a gap between the water surface and the lid of the tank. Something along the line of these would be better methinks (and cheaper for you!); Superfish Qubie Aquarium 40L or Superfish Panorama 40

 

[sausagewinkle]

1 gallon? no way!!

 

[josh_g]

1 gallon seems a bit small how many litres is that 0 lol. I've been looking around at some other fluval tanks they have some realy nice ones on the market like the fluval chi. Mite invest in one of those. Needs 2 look stylish in newly decorated lounge

 

[sausagewinkle]

4.5 LITRES!!!
I do know of people that keep their males in the fluval, but agree with what flute said due to them beinglabyrinth fish

 

[animals970]

I think that a 1 gallon is fine, I've got a betta in a 1 gallon right now, and she is doing fine.

 

[Tuxyu3]

I also think 1 gallons is too small to keep a betta long-term unless you are doing daily water changes of pretty much the whole volume, betta's may not need to space to survive but they do to thrive. The only time i would consider keeping one in a 1gal tank is if i intended to upgrade or i was a breeder who was intending to sell on.

 

[Flute]

I agree with Tuxyu- there's a difference between surviving and thriving. I have my group of girls in a 60 ltr and they use every inch of the tank

Josh, if stylish is what you're after, why not try an Arcadia arc? The 35ltr would be a perfect size for a single male. Very nice looking tanks IMO, and much better suited to betta than the fluval edge or chi.

 

[michelle2001]

all i can say is...
male bettas will fight whith each other and all other fish
to have a male and a female betta to gether you have to have a 10 gallon tank(baby fry!)
2 females will get grumpy whith each other
thats how to keep them to gether
bettas like bad water so dont wory if water gets a little bad but dont keep it like that
feed them 2 times a day
make shure they act good not sick
i hope this helps