Ok so i have my new tank..

[BOD]

Rite today i recieved my 4 G (penn plax), washed and added new stones, filled wiv de-chlorinated water..now wat?

 

[flautist]

Rite today i recieved my 4 G (penn plax), washed and added new stones, filled wiv de-chlorinated water..now wat?

In a 4 Gal, you MIGHT want a small filter, but it's up to you.

I would also add some plants (probably silk, but you could get real if you really wanted to) and a cave or arch for them to play/hide in.

Then it will be a betta paradise!!!

 

[Kiarra]

Technically, you could now add a fish if the water is room temp without a heater, or up to the temperature it's supposed to be and stable if you do have a heater.

Bettas really do appreciate plants, though. Silk or live are best, depending on your lighting situation.

 

[AlexsDaddy]

IMO, anything bigger then a 2.5 gal should have a filter and be cycled first. That's a lot of water to have to change out once a week. That's just my opinion. If you don't have a heater think about getting one as well as a thermometer so you can make sure the temp is staying steady. Your betta would definatly appreciate and benifit from a steady temp. Other then that everybody else said the rest of what I was going to. Good luck with your new boy/girl and welcome to the wonderfully addictive world of bettas!

 

[BOD]

would a sponge filter do? i have an old spare one.....it doesnt give out much current so the betta wouldnt mind it....but is it ok for a filter???

 

[BOD]

well....

 

[yeeviabetta]

Well what? Want to get my bettas?

 

[Kiarra]

Sponge filter should be fine.