I gallon tanks for bettas

[Sinsarity]

I currently have my betta in my 10 gal. with my other fish, but I kind of want to move him into his own tank with an otto ar two b/c he isn't as active as he was when I first got him. (he isn't being attacked or doing any attacking) Would a 1 gal be too small? I ask this because I cannot afford the $30 bucks for the 2.5 package deal (tank, filter,...) and the 1 gal. package deal is only $10. Is that too small?
Another reason I want to move him is that I have heard they can snap at any moment and become very aggressive. Also, I would like for him to be on my desk so I have somthing to look at (that is pretty) while I am doing my long hours of homework. (I'm starting college ) Thanks!

 

[FroggyFox]

once you add gravel/plants to the 1 gallon it is an OK size for a betta...but I don't think I would put anything else in with it. The hardest part is cleaning IMO

 

[Sinsarity]

The cleaning part was why I was thinking of fetting an otto to put in there with it. Will that be too much? I think I might wait and save up for the 2.5 gal. Thanks!

 

[squidney101]

Betta's are peacefull fish, exept to there own kind, so they will not snap on the other fish.A 1 or 2.5 gallon is fine as long as you do regular cleaning.

 

[Iggy]

Squidney101 - I have seen a betta try to kill other fish outright! Several other owners on this forum have also experience issues with bettas attacking other fish species.

Sin, I would not put an otto with a betta in anything less than a 5 gallon. Ottos are very sensitive to ammonia (bettas are more tolerant), and do beter in pairs or more.

 

[Sinsarity]

Thanks guys, I am actually going to wait and get a 10 gallon and get a few females instead. Thanks!

 

[Franky099]

he will likely attack the females as well. I have a 2.5 on my desk with 1 male betta and 2 african dwarf frogs. I just love it. Just a suggestion.

Amy

 

[Sinsarity]

Ohh, no, I wasn't going to put the male with the females!
I am going to leave him with the other fish I already have since he still is so mellow. (I will have a tank set up on the side just in case he becomes aggressive, though) Thanks, I was thinking of the frogs as well. Are they easy or hard keepers? Thanks again!

 

[Franky099]

Ive never had a problem keeping frogs in a tank. Some will eat fish flakes, and some like pellets that sink to the bottom. I feed mine shrimp pellets.

Amy