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Hi everyone I've always wanted a Betta. What size tank would be best for one? I won't to make sure I have the right sized tank and have it cycled.
I currently have a 90 tank with three goldfish but have always wanted to have a Betta. Thanks for your help
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IMO no less than a 2.5g tank preferably a 5g+. With filter and a heater! It's a common misconception outside this forum that bettas don't need that when in reality they at least need the heater. Bettas like temperatures around 80 degrees. Sandy substrate is preferred but many use gravel. Silk plants or live are welcome. Plastic plants are Nono. The reasoning for all that is to protect those beautiful fins, sharp gravel and plastic plants can damage their fins.
Caleb
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I would take these tips and apply them. I took what I learned from this guy, and a few others well versed with Bettas, applied what I learned and Koga couldn't be happier!View attachment 273488
New fish.
Just found this cool guy in the LFS, a real gem. She says he's a Super Delta. I have only seen him flare out once and it's spectacular, his fins are so long. Of course I didn't have my phone to snap a picture though.
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Hi everyone I've always wanted a Betta. What size tank would be best for one? I won't to make sure I have the right sized tank and have it cycled.
I currently have a 90 tank with three goldfish but have always wanted to have a Betta. Thanks for your help
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Here is my brand new 2.5 gal Betta tank, it is a work in progress.
Betta Bob says hi! He loves his Leaf Hammock
Thanks guys! The leaf hammock was from ZooMed I believe. I picked it up at my LFS for a couple bucks but I bet you could find it at a big box store too like Petco/Petsmart.
*warning* If you get one of those, there is a small metal wire inside that I highly suggest removing before putting in the tank. I've read reviews from people who said that over time the metal somehow became exposed and started to rust. I opened the leaf up at the tip, and removed mine before putting it in the tank, and I've had no problems. It's still strong enough for Bob to rest on it, but no potential for rust now!
I don't have any live plants in there yet but I am absolutely planning on it. I am actually going to be putting live plants in all my tanks now that I have been keeping healthy and thriving fish for about 8 months now with no losses, I figure I can start caring for some low maintenance plants and get a nice ecosystem in there for my fish. I just need to do some more research and saving up for co2 systems and whatnot.