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lilacamy931
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I couldn't get the link to work for me. Different people do different things, you would need 3-5gallons to keep him happy and would need a heater and filter. Also need to be aware that they are known jumpers so have a covered top. YOu could convert a vase for this purpose on a temporary basis if wanted but I would recommend saving for the tank with all the bits and pieces etc. Have you a Pets at Home near you? Try that out. Also try Ebay I won recently 3 and 5g for very good prices and was double lucky the sellers dropped the tanks off to me. They both came with heaters and filters to fit the tank.
The young one
Fishaholic
the tank that i am looking at is 6 litres and i am gunna get a heater and a filter, how did you find a tank like that on ebay, because i never know what to type in.
lilacamy931
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beat way is put in tank on search. Narrow the catergory to Home and Garden and then Pets and then Fish. It will then come up with hundreds of tanks. On the left hand side you have options to narrow the results. You will see one called... Location (I think) click on it. A box appears and there is a default for 200 miles, select say 25 miles and input your postcode and select OK and this will narrow the serach to tanks in the fish section within a 25 mile area. There may not be a great selection, would then suggest selecting 50 miles if willing to travel or the seller can deliver. hope this helps!
The young one
Fishaholic
thanks i will try that now.
Forestpisces
Fish Herder
Don't keep your betta in 6 litres please!
You cannot correctly heat or filter that small amount of water and bettas love to explore so a 3-5g would be far betta and a much better life for your betta.
pets@home do a tank that is 13litres and comes with a filter and some decorartions and stuff for £14.99
all you'd need to add would be a heater and whatever you intent on decorating it with, i put a desk light above mine as the lid is see through persepex.
Again please do not put your betta in 6litres they need to be in filtred and heated water.
Keep us updated and good luck.
You cannot correctly heat or filter that small amount of water and bettas love to explore so a 3-5g would be far betta and a much better life for your betta.
pets@home do a tank that is 13litres and comes with a filter and some decorartions and stuff for £14.99
all you'd need to add would be a heater and whatever you intent on decorating it with, i put a desk light above mine as the lid is see through persepex.
Again please do not put your betta in 6litres they need to be in filtred and heated water.
Keep us updated and good luck.
lilacamy931
Starting again
Try to get a good deal on Ebay or a carboot or try Pets At Home.
3-5g is the best for bettas. The reason being it is unfair on the fish in many ways. The water params can not be kept stable for heat, also waste produce by the fish will build up much faster. The more important aspect would be that your fish should have the best home possible, a small container like that would be like you having to live in your closet, your able to move but it isn't good to live in.
I am sure you will find some great deals around, the bigger tank the better you and your betta can enjoy each other
So say £15 tank including filter, £8 heater, 99p sand, £5 betta, £5 decorations bare, £3 food = £31.99 say around £35 to set up with everything.
Once initial set up is done then it would just be food and oh! do NOT forget dechlorinater which is about £2 for a small bottle.
If you are lucky you may win a set up for tank, heater, filter, and some gravel for £10 and under. It is also better as well that you cycle the tank before introducing fish
3-5g is the best for bettas. The reason being it is unfair on the fish in many ways. The water params can not be kept stable for heat, also waste produce by the fish will build up much faster. The more important aspect would be that your fish should have the best home possible, a small container like that would be like you having to live in your closet, your able to move but it isn't good to live in.
I am sure you will find some great deals around, the bigger tank the better you and your betta can enjoy each other
So say £15 tank including filter, £8 heater, 99p sand, £5 betta, £5 decorations bare, £3 food = £31.99 say around £35 to set up with everything.
Once initial set up is done then it would just be food and oh! do NOT forget dechlorinater which is about £2 for a small bottle.
If you are lucky you may win a set up for tank, heater, filter, and some gravel for £10 and under. It is also better as well that you cycle the tank before introducing fish
Forestpisces
Fish Herder
Try to get a good deal on Ebay or a carboot or try Pets At Home.
3-5g is the best for bettas. The reason being it is unfair on the fish in many ways. The water params can not be kept stable for heat, also waste produce by the fish will build up much faster. The more important aspect would be that your fish should have the best home possible, a small container like that would be like you having to live in your closet, your able to move but it isn't good to live in.
I am sure you will find some great deals around, the bigger tank the better you and your betta can enjoy each other
So say £15 tank including filter, £8 heater, 99p sand, £5 betta, £5 decorations bare, £3 food = £31.99 say around £35 to set up with everything.
Once initial set up is done then it would just be food and oh! do NOT forget dechlorinater which is about £2 for a small bottle.
If you are lucky you may win a set up for tank, heater, filter, and some gravel for £10 and under. It is also better as well that you cycle the tank before introducing fish
I agree completely
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