New to Bettas
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A 5g tank is great for a betta. A small filter and a heater will really help keep the betta healthy. Bettas don't like a lot of current, but the water should be filtered. The all-in-one tanks usually have a filter that's fine for bettas (such as the Eclipse tanks). A heater is really important, as bettas don't do well if the water gets cold, especially in an office where the heat often goes off at night.
Second Lotus.
My Eclipse tank was and is my first tank ever and it's got everything to start (light, filter, bio-wheel).
There isn't much current with it circulating and I have added a small bubble wall to the rear that the Betta doesn't seem to mind.
I've added some LED's for night lighting (white currently but do have a blue I'm looking to use).
My Eclipse tank was and is my first tank ever and it's got everything to start (light, filter, bio-wheel).
There isn't much current with it circulating and I have added a small bubble wall to the rear that the Betta doesn't seem to mind.
I've added some LED's for night lighting (white currently but do have a blue I'm looking to use).
boattos,
I am currently housing one of my male VT bettas in a 5g. I have a Tetra whisper filter and no heater. Personally I don't think current is that big a deal, but I think it is important that there is a place in the tank where they can get out of it. My betta loves to swim in the current, and when he wants out of it he knows where to go. Also I don't use a heater and my tank stays at a constant 73 degrees. Its all personal opinion, as long as you keep your fish happy then thats all that matters!
Justin
I am currently housing one of my male VT bettas in a 5g. I have a Tetra whisper filter and no heater. Personally I don't think current is that big a deal, but I think it is important that there is a place in the tank where they can get out of it. My betta loves to swim in the current, and when he wants out of it he knows where to go. Also I don't use a heater and my tank stays at a constant 73 degrees. Its all personal opinion, as long as you keep your fish happy then thats all that matters!
Justin
Betta Temp.
Well, it really depends how much the temp. goes up and down...if it is from 68-75 degrees F. you should be fine. But if you do it and find a unatural white or light colored section under your fishes mouth and gills, you should consider a new place to locate the fish...the white spot means their stressed.
{ Don't quote me on this but (if there is a heater that can stop heating your tank at a certain temp. that could be an option...) }
Well, it really depends how much the temp. goes up and down...if it is from 68-75 degrees F. you should be fine. But if you do it and find a unatural white or light colored section under your fishes mouth and gills, you should consider a new place to locate the fish...the white spot means their stressed.
{ Don't quote me on this but (if there is a heater that can stop heating your tank at a certain temp. that could be an option...) }
