Betta tank for niece

[20GL]

Hello AAA members,

My niece just got a betta for her birthday. Of course, they got a bowl. At least they have a moss ball and a heater for the little guy. They were told the moss ball would take all the "bad things" out of the water and eliminate the need for water changes. Facealm. I gave them some tips and I think I convinced them to upgrade the tank. What would be a good sized tank to place in a 10 year olds room? Filter should be quiet enough to let her sleep and we need a built in light because the room gets very little natural light. I've only had 10+ gallon tanks and they need a tank that can sit on her desk.

Any help and advice is appreciated. I already tried to sell them on a 75 gallon community tank for their living room - since that is probably what they will lend up with, but they would have none of it. Lol.

Thanks!!

 

[rmiller]

A 10 gallon is a nice size for a Betta plus a small school of something like neon tetras if the Betta will allow. If they want to keep just the Betta a 5 gallon with proper care would be great.

 

[Mebbid]

I would do a 5 gallon. It's not too large and not too heavy. Otherwise if she wants more fish a 10g would be a better bet. Basically echoing the sentiments of miller

I would go with a hob filter, probably a small aqua clear. They tend to be quieter than the sponge filters that are popular with bettas.

 

[Krissycakes]

Cool, good thing you can educate them through the process. What kind of betta may I ask? & yes 5g is perfectツ

Good luck to your niece!

 

[20GL]

Thank you to all three of you. I will pass on your recommendations. I also think a 5 gallon will work well. Aqua clear it is. I got her a book on bettas today. First page mentions all the things that are wrong with a bowl. We will see. I'll keep you posted.

I don't have a picture, buts it's a beautiful green, blue double tail.