What Do You Think About This?
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As long as it doesn't have suction cups. Supposedly they slip and the fish drowns.
CatLover
Fish Addict
Only 2 inches wide?? Good god, the betta itself is longer than that!
I think I like the idea though. It would have be able to hang on the side of the tank though, which I think that one does, and it would need to be much bigger. I like how they put a lid on it. Some people aren't smart enough to figure that one out.
I think I like the idea though. It would have be able to hang on the side of the tank though, which I think that one does, and it would need to be much bigger. I like how they put a lid on it. Some people aren't smart enough to figure that one out.
Too small for me. If I'm going to put a betta in that, I'd just as well use a bowl. 2" x 4" x 4.75" is only 38 cubic inches or about 21 ounces of water, slightly more than 2 cups. Only advantage over a bowl is it sounds like it would be easier to change the water than in a bowl.
They use those in our fishstores. I think it's a good idea for a temporary home, because they wont catch the current in the rest of the tank from the filters and pumps, and it saves space. Definitely only good for temporary.
catxx
Fish Gatherer
guy in my lFS was telling me about something like that
that you could stick/hang on the tank wall, and had moveable dividers in so you could have more than one, again it was waaay too small, but still, good idea.
that you could stick/hang on the tank wall, and had moveable dividers in so you could have more than one, again it was waaay too small, but still, good idea.
osteoporoosi
Fish Crazy
Imo a pretty ridicolous idea for permanent housing, if i would want a betta into my community tank I would make shure that the fishmates are compatible.For a temporary solution this could work, but it probably would be stressful for the fish.
As noted, its pretty small. However, if you needed to isolate a fish for a few minutes, say if you needed to check it out for injury or possible disease symptons, its perfect for viewing purposes. Might also work for photo ops. But definitely not a long term solution for anything.
SRC
Some days even my lucky rocketship underpants won'
That's no different then those betta "tanks" they sell for $4 at WM, except that the ones at WM sit on a surface not hang. Way too small. I don't see the point in it personally, unless you use them for water changes (I have a few along with my beanie boxes) that I use when I have to vaccum out the tank...I got them just because they have lids.
RandomWiktor
Rabid Betta Activist
If they'd make a 5gal one, I'd be interested 
Just think about it. Lets say you have this big, awesome 50 gallon tropical tank. But the tankmates are not compatible with bettas, the current is too strong, the sheer amount of space would stress the betta, etc. However, we all know the benefits of large tanks; they have a more stable/consistent temperature, they can be cycled more easily, the pH and such are more likely to stay constant, and the larger surface area permits for better oxygenation. If you had a container that could be securely attached, with slats for circulation as that little thing had, a betta could be displayed in a community tank, with all of the benefits, but far fewer risks (the remaining ones I can think of would be stress or disease from tankmates). You could even put gravel in the bottom so long as its large-ish, and add some plants.
So, while that one is far too small, I do think that the concept could have definate benefits for people who want the benefits of a big tank without stressing or endangering thier bettas (or other fish). I'd sign right up for one if they'd make it big enough, providing I actually had a nice big community tank.
Just think about it. Lets say you have this big, awesome 50 gallon tropical tank. But the tankmates are not compatible with bettas, the current is too strong, the sheer amount of space would stress the betta, etc. However, we all know the benefits of large tanks; they have a more stable/consistent temperature, they can be cycled more easily, the pH and such are more likely to stay constant, and the larger surface area permits for better oxygenation. If you had a container that could be securely attached, with slats for circulation as that little thing had, a betta could be displayed in a community tank, with all of the benefits, but far fewer risks (the remaining ones I can think of would be stress or disease from tankmates). You could even put gravel in the bottom so long as its large-ish, and add some plants.
So, while that one is far too small, I do think that the concept could have definate benefits for people who want the benefits of a big tank without stressing or endangering thier bettas (or other fish). I'd sign right up for one if they'd make it big enough, providing I actually had a nice big community tank.
c'merefishyfishy
New Member
If they'd make a 5gal one, I'd be interested
Just think about it. Lets say you have this big, awesome 50 gallon tropical tank. But the tankmates are not compatible with bettas, the current is too strong, the sheer amount of space would stress the betta, etc. However, we all know the benefits of large tanks; they have a more stable/consistent temperature, they can be cycled more easily, the pH and such are more likely to stay constant, and the larger surface area permits for better oxygenation. If you had a container that could be securely attached, with slats for circulation as that little thing had, a betta could be displayed in a community tank, with all of the benefits, but far fewer risks (the remaining ones I can think of would be stress or disease from tankmates). You could even put gravel in the bottom so long as its large-ish, and add some plants.
So, while that one is far too small, I do think that the concept could have definate benefits for people who want the benefits of a big tank without stressing or endangering thier bettas (or other fish). I'd sign right up for one if they'd make it big enough, providing I actually had a nice big community tank.
I actually made something sort of similar for my 55 gallon community tank (has huge tinfoil barbs so not betta-friendly) out of the plastic canvas stuff that is often used for dividers. It is anchored at the top left end of the tank. I believe it is something like 6 inches deep by 10 inches wide by 13 inches long. The canvas reaches up to the lid of the tank/light so it can't jump out and the tinfoils can't jump in. The betta in there has major fin problems and I find that is the only way to keep his fins in decent shape. They have finally regrown and stay decent enough in there. He is at the opposite end as the filter so he doesn't much current. I have some floating and stem plants thrown in there. I think the size equaled it out to 2.5 to 3 gallons or something similar. It is somewhat shallow but large otherwise. Although it doesn't make a great viewing place for the betta (ever tried looking through white plastic canvas? yeah) he is having a great time in there with the extra space.
I have considering putting a little gravel on the bottom of it and actually planting some dwarf plants in there. But for now I use it to house Indie the vicious betta and some fast growing floating plants. As they outgrow his little home, I throw them to the Tinfoils (major herbivores). The tank is well established and disease free but competely anti-betta. Huge tinfoil barbs and a longfin zebra danio (among other more compatible fish).
The tank isn't actually yellow/green, but the wall of the room behind it sure is. One of these days I'll get a background up on it. And yes, the blue blurry blob in the pictures in behind the canvas is Indie the betta. As I said, it doesn't really make for great viewing.
I'm sure somebody could make a great plexi-version of this. Or even by sinking one of those "reptile ranch" containers (long flat shallow kritter keeper). They have slats on the walls for vents. Sink it partway, and anchor it to the top so it won't float off or sink completely.
^ pretty nifty!
I made some very similar contraptions using canvas and fishing line, they were smaller though. I tied fishing bobbers on the sides so they'd float and I *tried* to use them as cribs for the juvies who were acting up,rather than jarring right away. It didn't work though, I kept coming in and finding empty floating cribs
I made some very similar contraptions using canvas and fishing line, they were smaller though. I tied fishing bobbers on the sides so they'd float and I *tried* to use them as cribs for the juvies who were acting up,rather than jarring right away. It didn't work though, I kept coming in and finding empty floating cribs
c'merefishyfishy
New Member
^ pretty nifty!
I made some very similar contraptions using canvas and fishing line, they were smaller though. I tied fishing bobbers on the sides so they'd float and I *tried* to use them as cribs for the juvies who were acting up,rather than jarring right away. It didn't work though, I kept coming in and finding empty floating cribs
Prior to this thingamabob, I had one of those "floating breeder trap" things. I had a small and weak zebra danio that wasn't quite up to fighting for food with all of the others. So I had stuck it in there so I could feed it separately and 'baby' it until it was larger. This breeder trap 'floated' a half inch or so above the water line....I came in a day later and found one of the tinfoil barbs IN it. It had, at some point, jumped in and in the process killed the zebra danio. The tinfoil was too large to even turn around once it was in the trap and so couldn't jump back out. Yuck.
So I learned my lesson there. So much for "floating" things without lids.
But if the fry can swim through the little holes in the canvas, they actually sell some that have even smaller holes. Nothing can get through that stuff, not even little bitty fry.
OohFeeshy
It's only forever; not long at all...
I've done similar things. I normally clip them on with the clips from clippy coathangers, works ok, just stops the tank floating all over.
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