Betta in a Nano Cube

[degbowl]

I was thinking of setting up a 12 gal Nano cube with a betta. I know I can't put two males together, but what about a male and a female? Would I need a couple of females? I would probably put two corys in it, too. My concern is the bettas fighting. TIA!
Jim

Edit.
I just did a little research and found that I can't keep the female with the male. I wonder if they make dividers for the nano cube.

 

[rich311k]

female and male mixes are usually not good. The male will not tolerate a like looking fish unless he is looking to mate.

 

[degbowl]

female and male mixes are usually not good. The male will not tolerate a like looking fish unless he is looking to mate.

I just edited my post and found that it wasn't a good idea. Is there a way to divide the Nano and keep two males in the tank?

 

[rich311k]

DIY is not my strong suit but I dont see why you couldn't build something.

 

[degbowl]

It's not my strong suit either. I did manage to make a nice cover for my saltwater tank out of egg crate. Now I have a watchman goby and don't have to worry about him jumping out.

 

[RogerMcAllen]

Barriers are not always good because bettas are great jumpers. In a 12 gal, you could easily house a nice harem of female bettas. In a larger tank with good cover they open up a bit and are absolutely beautiful. A group of 4 or more is usually good to keep any one fish from being picked on.

 

[honmol]

If you want to have bettas in 12 gallons I would reccommend females. If it's heavily planted (or decorated) then 5 or 6 should do well. If you do end up getting females get spawn siblings if you can as they usually get along much better than non siblings.

 

[WaterPond]

Such an expensive tank is not necessary to keep bettas, a 5gal heated(filter optional) tank is fine, and that will save you a few hundred dollars. Bettas are air breathers so they can survive without fancy filtration and aeration.

 

[degbowl]

I already have the nano cube and a stand. I was going to set up as saltwater then changed my mind and setup a 30 gal saltwater. Then I was going to use it as a qt tank. I want to put fish in this tank that I will keep in tank and not just sick fish. I have a spare 5 gal I can use as a qt. I was thinking either a betta or some kind of dwarf fish. It is only 12 gallons.

 

[WaterPond]

Sorry, but imo , it seems like a waste to use a nano cube for a betta. I guess i am more jealous than anything...I WANT A NANO CUBE SOOOO MUCH. It is your choice of course.

 

[degbowl]

I understand. I already have a 46 gal community tank, a 40 gal fancy goldfish tank and 30 gal saltwater tank. I just want to set up something different. I went to a friends house and they had a 5 gal setup with a betta. That is why I was looking towards a betta. Maybe fancy guppies might be a better choice.

 

[WaterPond]

i love fancy guppies, but still, its your choice

 

[hc8719]

water pond you really want a nano so bad?

you could get one at petsmart for $8.99 and then like what $12 for the hood

or even get a starter kit with everything for like $30

 

[WaterPond]

nah, can't even afford that. I will keep an eye out on ebay, and i think that we were talking about the nano cube with the built in filtration and lighting and everything, wern't we? Those are like $300 here(thats canadian) I want to cross over to SW if i got a nano, but i think i will stay in my comfort zome with FW and ponds for now. Tanks for the suggestions though.

 

[Blazeherd2306]

4 female bettas is a good choice for a 12 gal. Some of them are just as colorful as the males, except they won't kill each other

You could add a few shrimp in there too. (i.e. cherry shrimp, amano shrimp, ghost shrimp)

 

[degbowl]

4 female bettas is a good choice for a 12 gal. Some of them are just as colorful as the males, except they won't kill each other

You could add a few shrimp in there too. (i.e. cherry shrimp, amano shrimp, ghost shrimp)

I'm leaning towards that suggestion. The tank is setup but I don't want to rush it. Maybe I will come up with something different to put in the tank.

 

[plecoperson]

I think you'd be really happy with a harem of females. Bettas have such personality as individuals and are a riot to watch. And females are VERY affordable-check AquaBid for some beauties if you go this route--

 

[Pinky]

i have a 10 gallon with 4 females and they're all lovely, just as or more colorful then my males ^__^

if you have any other questions you can check out the forum in my sig they can tell you anything you need to know ^_^