What Would You Reccomend For The Minimun Space Of A Growout Tank?

[K.J.]

Of course, it depends on the fry.. but say, you got an average number ( not sure what an average number is considered, but.. ) In gallons, what would you say is the absolute minimun that fry could survive in, but dislike?

 

[Betta_Lovex3]

Well, I don't know about disliking, but I think they need a 10 gallon minimum.. (correct me if I'm wrong)

 

[Wisperian]

The minimum is recommended to be at least 30g? I'm not sure. go look at the FAQs at the top of the page. and arent you like going a bit too fast you just got your first ct and now you want to breed?

 

[OhMyDog]

I raised a spawn in a 10 gallon. I didn't get a huge die off until they hit around 3 1/2 months.. which was REALLY late for such a big die off. I think it's possible but really hard to do. I still have some babies from the spawn but they were majorly stunted because of the water changes.. they wouldn't have been as bad in a larger tank. Definitely a lesson learned.

I'd suggest going for the largest you can afford. The next spawn will be raised in a large plastic container since I can't afford or have space for a large tank. =P

 

[K.J.]

The minimum is recommended to be at least 30g? I'm not sure. go look at the FAQs at the top of the page. and arent you like going a bit too fast you just got your first ct and now you want to breed?

Don't worry, hun. I'm not breeding yet. First of all, I don't have a tank yet, period, or even a female. Even then, I'd wait until at the very least November before breeding.. if they're still in 'season.' So, I need to do research. It all depends on how much money I have and if I'm not too busy or if I have enough space in my room. If I haven't decided by November, I would probably wait until we moved into out new house (which is really on our same property, so thankfully, only a minimum amount of moving fishtanks up the hill would be required.)

Meh, either way, I'd save up until I have enough room for a 30 gallon (or more) so, no worries. Plus, my uncle tried to raise bettas, so I can get some facts from him if I can't find them anywhere else, at least.

 

[splashluff]

What do you mean by dislike?

Honestly, after they are 2 months old maximum, they need to be in a grow-out that fits about 2 per gallon. I had 40 gallons for less than 80 babies, and it worked out very well. They were happy, healthy, and had plenty of room to swim & hide. You'll need to start jarring at around 3 months, but until then they need plenty of room to grow.

I feel the "average" number of survivors by 1-2 months is usually 50-100. So, that is 30-50 gallons on average for your grow-out. If you skimp on space, the water quality will inevitably be bad, as will aggression, finnage, growth, etc!

 

[K.J.]

What do you mean by dislike?

Honestly, after they are 2 months old maximum, they need to be in a grow-out that fits about 2 per gallon. I had 40 gallons for less than 80 babies, and it worked out very well. They were happy, healthy, and had plenty of room to swim & hide. You'll need to start jarring at around 3 months, but until then they need plenty of room to grow.

I feel the "average" number of survivors by 1-2 months is usually 50-100. So, that is 30-50 gallons on average for your grow-out. If you skimp on space, the water quality will inevitably be bad, as will aggression, finnage, growth, etc!

Yay.
So, a thirty gallon minimum is about right? I also heard that when you jar them, if you have a lot, they're supposed to go in 1/4 gallon jars and if you don't have too many, half a gallon jars?

 

[BWBettas]

My growout tank stands a mighty 30 gallons lol and my spawning tank at 10. If need be i will keep some in the 10G if there isnt enough room in the 30. But i think there should be

Bret