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Hmmmmm. That I don't know. Perhaps a pet store sells filters for tanks 1-5 gallons. I've heard of those. I knew one but I forgot the name. I'll do some research and get back to you
ELITE HUSH 5 GALLON POWER FILTER HOB AQUARIUM FISH TANK | eBay a small HOB filter that might work?
I don't know what you mean by "that big". Generally keeping even the smallest of nano fish in a 2.5 gal is somewhat controversial. What other 2 inch fish that comes from bodies of water the size of football feilds would you say could be kept in a 2.5 gal tank? None, I'm guessing. It's interesting to me how bettas get singled out and, beyond all reason, are labeled as being suitable for these small tanks. Will they survive in there? Sure. Surviving isn't thriving. I would hope anyone who has ever seen a betta in a larger tank, who had a chance to then observe it's behavior in a 2.5 gal, would have sense enough to realize it wasn't adequate room for them.I disagree with you, Erin. Although I totally agree that bettas do fabulously in ten gallon tanks, they are pretty expensive. I think that it really depends on the amount of space you have. i don't have a lot of room so I use smaller tanks. Bettas aren't really that big. Only king bettas are quite large. I agree completely that bettas are fish that need space. I just feel that my tanks are roomy enough. Bettas are good fish if you don't have enough room for fish that need more space like tetras.
I don't know what you mean by "that big". Generally keeping even the smallest of nano fish in a 2.5 gal is somewhat controversial. What other 2 inch fish that comes from bodies of water the size of football feilds would you say could be kept in a 2.5 gal tank? None, I'm guessing. It's interesting to me how bettas get singled out and, beyond all reason, are labeled as being suitable for these small tanks. Will they survive in there? Sure. Surviving isn't thriving. I would hope anyone who has ever seen a betta in a larger tank, who had a chance to then observe it's behavior in a 2.5 gal, would have sense enough to realize it wasn't adequate room for them.
siva said:Yes it could, but this isn't a PETA forum. People who feel that way probably aren't going to be on an aquarium forum.
IME bettas are not usually happiest alone. Most bettas I own and have owned have done great in community tanks, and seemed to be more happy and lively in that type of setting. There are definitely those who need their own tanks, but I find that to be the case less often.
I agree a 5 gal heated to 80F is suitable.
Aces11 said:No it's see-through. I feel so bad for him in his bowl
Aces11 said:Does anyone think he has a chance to be peaceful within a community?
siva said:That's not uncommon. If a betta in a larger tank is hanging out in the corner or in plants excessively, the filter current probably needs baffled. Often a simple modification to reduce the flow can stop that behavior. I have bettas in small tanks even that have exhibited that behavior until their filters were baffled. Some bettas can handle more current than others. The rice paddies they originate from are fairly still bodies of water, and the selective breeding we have done to create those long flowing fins only make it harder for them in quicker moving waters.
Or keep him in a breeder box in the aquarium. It will allow him fresh water flow w/o the chance of hurting others. It could.serve as a perm home if you like the way he looks in there. Something to try. Or the small filtered tank Wrks too. Watch Craigslist for someone getting rid of.one.
I think I'm gonna try to get a mini bow 2.5g for him. Do you think his aggression may lessen if I put him it the breeder net? Does he have any chance of being a peaceful community fish?
Can you give me an example of how you baffled? I currently have my male crown tail betta in a 40 gal community tank but I have a aqua clear 70 I believe on it and even though he seems happy as a lark, I still wonder if it's too much current for him and the rasboras? So I was wondering how to create a little bit of a baffling effect?