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Thanks, Kitten! Why I said a filter was because I was looking at this little betta tank and it said it came with a filter.

Thank you!

I've run 25 watt heaters in both one and two gallon tanks. As long as you check the temperature often, you're fine. I've never had a problem thusfar.

Walmart also has a "junior heater" that's 7.5 watts. It's not the greatest at keeping a steady temperature, but the few degrees it fluctuates doesn't matter much. It kept my betta in a warm environment, even down here in the basement, where it's a constant 60-65 degrees. It's also fairly cheap at about seven dollars.

~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~

Bettas are indeed tropical fish, and prefer temperatures in the 75-80 degrees F range. Unfortunately, as you are seeing, there aren't any common heaters tailor-made for one gallon tanks. A twenty-five watt heater is the closest I've ever seen, but that will easily cook your betta if it ever gets stuck in the "On" position.

If your house is heated, you don't need a heater for the betta. They can tolerate a high range of temperatures, just so long as it is stable.

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Should bettas have a heater in their tank? I'm afraid the water in my 1 gallon tank will get too cold for a betta, I thought they were warmwater fish. But can you keep a heater in such a small tank?

I got my new betta He is so pretty. I have him in a 1-gallon tank, and he was also happier when I removed the filter.

Any interesting containers a gallon or more can be used for bettas. Sometimes craft and discount stores have large vases that can be used for bettas.

I had a 1 gallon betta tank that came with a UGF filter but the current was too strong for the betta. He was much happier when I removed it, and he started blowing bubble nests like crazy. Bettas are perfectly fine in a 1 gallon; just be sure to do 100% water changes weekly.

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j/w is this the filter?

Please tell me, is it true that you can keep a betta in a 1 gallon tank? (with light and filter)

yes u may add 1 female or 1 male to that tank, but on a 1 gallon the filter might be a tad to strong.

As a comfortable minimum, a one gallon is sufficient. I prefer to use two gallon tanks, though. The bigger, the better, usually.

You don't want much of a filter, if any at all. In a one gallon tank, you might use a sponge filter, but you can do without. You just need to do a complete water change once a week.

What I do is save the cup the betta is sold in and rinse it out in hot water. Scoop your betta into the cup and put the lid on, then you can easily clean the tank. I use fake plants for my betta tanks, so it makes cleaning easier.

Take out the decor and rinse them off. You may need to scrub at any algae. Dump the water in the tank. Make sure you don't dump any gravel down the sink! I rinse the gravel a few times... add water, swish it around and dump until nothing comes out of the gravel anymore.

Put everything back in the tank and add the same temperature water as you had in the tank before. Don't forget water conditioner, then add your betta back into the tank. Tada... the quick and easy way to clean your tank.

I talk too much...

~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~

Welcome to FP Kelly!

Betta's are one of the best and one of the few fish that are comfortable in a 1 gallon bowl or tank. Good luck with yours

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We all do Kelly, we all do.

Welcome to FP BTW

Ok, thanks! I hate those little tiny cups some people keep bettas in

my bettas seem to perfer 1 gallons i guess they are weird, i have tried them in 29 gallons and 10s, ut as soon as they return "home" they build the biggest bubble nest

Yes, it is. A one gallon tank is actually a good minimum for bettas, who are often kept in too-small enclosures. A two and a half gallon tank would be better, but a one will suffice.

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And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."