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	Small Betta tank.
LEE_WILMOT_706 Enthusiast Posts: 243 Kudos: 201 Votes: 3 Registered: 27-Jun-2004	I might be getting a small tank, for a male betta and I want to know just some points. I probally won't have a filter, but hopefully will get a heater. Do I have to leave the water for a week like big tanks or not ? How often do I have to change the water ? Can I get the tank and the betta on the same day ? What can I have to stop the betta from jumpin out ? How amny gallons is an alright amount. It will have to be below 5 gallons. Is 3 okay ? Plus could you post some pictures of small tanks, so I can get an Idea. Thanks, Lee
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	Anywhere from 1 to 5 gallons is ideal Heater is rather necessary, i'd make it top priority. Depending on the size of the tank you can change 100% of the water once a week, or 25% weekly. If you do partial changes (25% or so) then yes, you should cycle the tank. You need a lid. If the tank doesn't come with one, I have a site that shows how to make one from plastic canvas. If worst comes to worst, use glad wrap 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
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	1-5 gallons is good, what ever u can house, 50-100% water cahnges, wouldn't need a filter, but a heater is good, if u are getting a kit, they usually have a cover so they dont jump, you can get a betta, on teh same day, and i dont think it is ness, to keep the water in there, anda tip, keep a trash can full of water and add a sponge filter, and from now on, u can have that water, instead of tap, and if u use tap, use something like stress coat, good luck
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
LEE_WILMOT_706 Enthusiast Posts: 243 Kudos: 201 Votes: 3 Registered: 27-Jun-2004	Okay thanks callatya and bettachris u've been a great help, hopefully should be getting it soon, and it will hopefully be going in my room. U'm thinking black gravel, small green plant (fake) and a terracota pot I'm excited !!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Make sure that the fake plant has rounded leaves, so that the Betta wouldn't cut the fins. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
smapty Hobbyist Posts: 99 Kudos: 64 Votes: 7 Registered: 07-Jul-2005	What is the name of the site that the lid is on? I have a betta bowl that needs one.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	This is one of my 2.5g tanks: Theresa_M attached this image: ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	nice pic cobodia, is a good plant to add to a betta tank, it is very softed leaved, and my bettas love to rest in it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
goldfishgeek Fish Addict Posts: 667 Kudos: 412 Votes: 38 Registered: 27-Oct-2003	I have a 2.5 G tank like yours Theresa, How do you clean it? I found WC's a right pain. Do you do 100% a week or 50% or what? and do you think a hex is ok, cos I did but my betta disagrees and is much happier in the 25G. Your tanks ALWAYS look so nice. am jealous. GFG PS. do you have heaters in your tanks? Last edited by goldfishgeek at 26-Aug-2005 18:38 _______________________________________ Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself. Harvey S. Firestone
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
LEE_WILMOT_706 Enthusiast Posts: 243 Kudos: 201 Votes: 3 Registered: 27-Jun-2004	Nice tank Theresa_M has it got a heater ?? What percentage water changes do you do a week ?? Thanks for the replies everyone
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