Betta in 1 g hex?

[eduguy]

Betta in 1 g hex? Water change schedule?

 

[Reygan2]

Betta in 1 g hex? Water change schedule?

That would depend a lot on what and how often you feed. I pesonally would change quite often in a tank that small, at least half 2 or 3 times a week, using temp matched, dechlorinated water...especially if offering a variety of foods..which I recommend.

 

[eduguy]

Is it okay to put a betta in a 1 g hex?

 

[RussellC]

Is it okay to put a betta in a 1 g hex?

Opinions vary, but in mine, a 1g hex is to small for even a single betta.

The smallest I'd try is more like 3.5 gallons, but even then I think keeping consistently stable water quality and maintaining a cycle with that little water volume can be a little tricky.

Were I to have another betta, I'd personally go with 5 gallons at least, but again, opinions differ.

Best!

 

[HN1]

IMO, no. Because you cannot possibly filter it and it would require 90%+ changes at least once a day. A 1g is great to culture live foods though.

 

[Reygan2]

+1...5g is a great size for a single betta. 1g is too small imo