Beta in Edge

[Mayanearth]

Can I have a Beta in a 6.6G Fluval Edge?

 

[hellaasian]

Yea why not he will love it

 

[Mayanearth]

Is there enough air space at the top for him to breath?

 

[vanimal]

5 Gallons is plenty of room for a Betta so I think he/she would be very happy in there!

 

[Mayanearth]

That is good. What is your favorite type of Beta?

 

[vanimal]

Hmm I'm not really a big Betta fan only had 1 a long time ago but I think males are definitely better than females.

 

[Mayanearth]

I wasn't planning on getting a female Beta.

 

[bettaowner]

I like the halfmoon betta.

 

[ocminpin]

I love my Halfmoon Betta... I've always had other types but I like the Halfmoon the best now

 

[Mayanearth]

I'll look into getting a half moon Beta.

 

[bettaowner]

That would be a good choice.

 

[ocminpin]

I'll look into getting a half moon Beta.

That would be a good choice.

Agreed!

 

[bettaowner]

Can't wait for pictures.

 

[ocminpin]

My Halfmoon is currently my only Betta and is in my icon here... He's my favorite fish...

 

[Mayanearth]

My Halfmoon is currently my only Betta and is in my icon here... He's my favorite fish...

He is very nice, what tank is he in?

 

[Borderlesscott]

I don't know, I've read a lot of posts about fish with labyrinth organs not surviving long in Fluval,s due to the lack of breathing space. Tank size is okay, it's the design which is the problem top to bottom water with very little air pockets.

 

[vanimal]

What does a Fluval look like?

 

[Borderlesscott]

As you can see no to very little surface access, not really suitable for Labyrinth fish. You would have to drop the water level by a good bit, then you might get to much surface agitation from the filter which Betta don't like.

 

[ocminpin]

He is very nice, what tank is he in?

He's in his own standard 10g aquarium with a heater and filter. Although I have a 10g Hexagon working in my mind

 

[Keao_m]

I don't know, I've read a lot of posts about fish with labyrinth organs not surviving long in Fluval,s due to the lack of breathing space. Tank size is okay, it's the design which is the problem top to bottom water with very little air pockets.

I don't remember where I read this but I know I did. I read that it all depends on the fish. Some can find the surface in the fluval edge and some just can't. So I would just try it and keep a look out.