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Nick Fish Addict 33 Posts: 553 Kudos: 668 Votes: 509 Registered: 09-Aug-2004	I'm only running a whisper mini and it's letting me get away with doing water changes about every 2 weeks (about 33% water changes). Although your boys might not like the current it creates, so maybe a sponge is the way to go. The girls I have in my 5 don't seem to be affected by the current but I now it's different for male Bettas. BTW when are they coming home?....we want pics!!!!!!! Last edited by Jessnick at 23-Nov-2004 10:56
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	UGF will work, or twin sponge filters. For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Okay, divide the 5 it is! Now I have the job of finding a canopy and light for it though...hmmm. Nick- I was actually thinking to cut down a 10 gallon divider. That's what my boss suggested too. I'll def. get a heater, 25 watts should do the trick. NEW QUESTION: What filter?? It's kinda hard to keep a 5 gallon cycled...hmmm. Can't wait to bring the boys home. Last edited by FerretFanatic at 22-Nov-2004 19:24 -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	divide the 5. use the glass out of a picture frame or some plastic canvas or some acrylic (this will expand and contract more than glass when the temp changes) you will need runners down the side for the divider to slot into. they sell some (i'm using these on plastic canvas, i cut notches so the plastic canvas is flush with the glass, not held out by the runners) or you can use those binder backs, or slit plastic tubing or even plain suction cups. For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
john.stone Banned Posts: 1600 Kudos: 2332 Votes: 18 Registered: 03-Apr-2003	Divide a 5! Good luck with the new guys . Last edited by john.stone at 21-Nov-2004 22:37
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Nick Fish Addict 33 Posts: 553 Kudos: 668 Votes: 509 Registered: 09-Aug-2004	This is the tank before I divided it. I'm running a mini-whisper filter and heater which gives me a little more time between water changes. *Jessnick attached this image:*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Nick Fish Addict 33 Posts: 553 Kudos: 668 Votes: 509 Registered: 09-Aug-2004	I divided a 5 gal. for a couple of my female Bettas using a 10 gal. divider I cut down to size. It has worked out very well, good luck with your new boys and be sure to post some pics....I wanna see.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Well, since you seem to have three hospital tanks, I'd divide up the five gallon one for the bettas. They will have plenty of room at 2.5 gallons apiece, and you can run a filter (if you want) and a heater on the tank. Add some gravel, a few plants, and BOOM! A brand-new tank, with some beautiful betta boys. You know, you could set up a theme for each half of the tank, and maybe name the fish to fit each theme... Just a suggestion. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
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