air stone with Betta???

[T/A]

I have a male Betta in a 2 gallon hex. The tank is about 8 1/2" around and 9" high.
Would a 4" air stone be too much in the tank?

 

[FroggyFox]

I can't imagine why it would be 'too much' unless it was just too ugly or you have it planted....I think an airstone is an airstone, isn't it?

 

[T/A]

Besides from the fact that it IS ugly, I was thinking it might be too much turbulence for the Betta fins.

 

[FroggyFox]

Na...if they can deal with HOB filters...they can deal with whatever an airstone throws their way

Why?

 

[T/A]

Well, when I tried my old Betta in a 10 gallon with a HOB filter, it got pushed around quite a bit. I even tried 2 different kinds of HOBs.

I originally wanted to use an airstone in that tank to help reduce the water temp. But, since I installed the air conditioner in the room, I no longer have to worry about that.

I also went out and bought some 1" airstones this weekend. So if I ever get the urge to put an airstone in that tank again, I'll have a stone better suited for that tank.

 

[FroggyFox]

Yeah...my betta doesnt' appreciate HOB filters...he has a UGF.

AC cures everything (I work for a heating & ac company haha)

Glad ya got it figured out though!

 

[AquaticGem]

An air stone should be fine in a betta tank. I have actually seen some bettas who enjoy "surfing" through the bubbles. If you believe the air stone (or bubble wall) is going to cause turbulence, you could always purchase a gang valve for your air pump.