kristaml24 Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 (edited) Hey Guys Ive been given a Marine Master Aqua box ( friends are trying to help out) Its 5.5L but was just wondering if you guys think a betta would be happy in the tank as i was considering putting it on my bed side table? Just dont want to put the poor thing in a cramped environment where he will be unhappy! If 5.5L isnt enough what do you think is the minimum amount a Betta should be kept in? Ok so have established naybe the Aqua box isnt the best thing - so now wondering if anyone has any ideas on how i can keep a betta on my bed side table..... while still creating a warm and happy environment??????? Edited May 13, 2010 by kristaml24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delyall Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 In my opinion, 5.5l is fine, so long as you remember water changes will be more often Personally I like a 10l minimum, but 5.5l should be fine :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristaml24 Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Yeah im tending to feel a little uncomfortable with the 5.5L I dunno why....... Could be because all my other tanks are 3ft :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Some people will keep a betta as "Happy as Larry" in a 5.5 litre tank Some will still be able to kill it in a 3 foot tank IMO......It's more about the quality of the water,maintenance,temperature,food and exercise(a mirror to display against) than the quanity of water provided Funny....that tank.....the recommended occupants are cold water fish....Goldfish!!! It's far too small to allow goldfish to grow to maturity!!! With that size tank....heating is the main problem.....it's acrylic so be careful with any heater!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristaml24 Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Yeah i was just thinking that! I think i may do a swapsies with a friend of mine - but i am looking for something i can keep on my bed side table if anyone has any ideas??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 (edited) Perhaps a small glass cube... 20cmx20cmx20cm Some fine sand substrate, anubias on a bit of wood and a piece of floating sprite Hydor make a small heater that would work....apparently they work in acrylic tanks too! Light it with a table lamp....I could go on...but :) Edited May 13, 2010 by Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristaml24 Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 No please if you have any more ideas More than welsome - I need all the help i can get with this idea! I wont stop now till i can do it lol :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBetta Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 I have an AquaOne 8L cube on my bedside ... it's fully cycled, filtered, heated, planted with rocks & d/wood etc - it sits next to an 13L and I keep the tanks carded so I pull that out morning & night for them to flare twice a day. They're as happy as Larry. Once I succeeded in getting the 8L fully cycled it's actually been the most stable tank I've got which saves so much hassle with waterchanges & heating worries (the AquaOne or AquarWorld 25W's fit perfectly with the nice depth of those cubes & never overheat). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristaml24 Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 That sounds exctly what im after hmmmmmmmmmm sounds like it would be perfect for both night stands! Now i want 2 lol - this idea is growing by the minute i think! Now to find these tanks!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delyall Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 i am looking for something i can keep on my bed side table if anyone has any ideas??????? Lol, it depends how much bedside table you want I have a 14l on mine, filtered, heated, and with floating plants.. and of course a cute little PK Ahhh bettas sure are addictive You can never stop at one Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristaml24 Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 It can take up the whole table I wont mind at all - i already have fishies for them when i get the tanks!!!!! And yes Bettas are very addictive - I have one free weekend this weekend and intend to use it dong betta related stuff lol Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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