Betta In 1g Tank?

[E3ramirez]

Can a betta be happy in a 1g tank? or is it way to small for it?

 

[fry_lover]

well it seems like its the latest craze to keep betta's in these tiny tanks, like some kind of fashion statement. How are you going to fit a filter in there mate? Good luck with it though, i would suggest a bigger environment for it.

EDIT: no offence to you about "fashion statement" LOL

 

[K.J.]

It's certainly livable, but you'll need to do water changes every 2 days or so. Also, bettas don't need filters - regular water changes, yes, so that isn't much of a concern. But whether the betta would like more room is another thing completely.

 

[-germ-]

How are you going to fit a filter in there mate? Good luck with it though, i would suggest a bigger environment for it.

The OP sounded like a question rather than a statement of intent, or is it just me?

 

[kingmed]

I think for a temporary set-up it should be O.K., I have some 1 1/2 gallon glass tanks that I've had bettas in for a few months at a time until I was able to get them into something bigger. I agree they should be in something bigger, I try not to go below 3 gallons but most of mine now go into at least a 5 gallon tank, the only thing with under 5 gallon is they are harder to filter and heat. Most if not all my tanks have come from yard sales, I don't filter them which I know I should but at least they are a lot cheaper than spending 10 X more money at a petstore.

 

[fry_lover]

It's certainly livable, but you'll need to do water changes every 2 days or so. Also, bettas don't need filters - regular water changes, yes, so that isn't much of a concern.

Betta's dont need filters? no wonder there so popular

How are you going to fit a filter in there mate? Good luck with it though, i would suggest a bigger environment for it.

The OP sounded like a question rather than a statement of intent, or is it just me?

its probably not just you, my answer sounded like he already decided thats the issue here!

 

[K.J.]

No, they don't need filters. Even if I had the opportunity to filter a tank, I wouldn't, as every betta I've seen has become lethargic in a filter tank. Bettas HATE currents.

 

[kingmed]

I personally find it just as easy to do 100% water changes on my tank every week or so. I'm always pretty religious in my cleaning of the 5 gallon tank, + it only takes me about 10 minutes and that's if I take my time.

 

[fry_lover]

sorry to sidetrack thread, they must be pretty cheap fish to own then? tiny tanks, no filters? just one fish?so in terms of the OP question, looks like a 1g is ok?

I personally find it just as easy to do 100% water changes on my tank every week or so. I'm always pretty religious in my cleaning of the 5 gallon tank, + it only takes me about 10 minutes and that's if I take my time.

good point but you'd have to do it more than once weekly as every time you feed him he will be living in an environment with some ammonia in? Even if only for a few days? That wouldnt sit well with me

 

[-germ-]

I think filtration also depends on the size of the tank, the type of filter etc, the issue is broader than the simple statement; Bettas don't like filters.
My Male Bettas tank is an overfiltered 7gal and he spends a great deal of time in the filters outlet, which could be easily avoided if it did stress him.
I would think though that there aren't many filters ideal for a 1gallon tank and the vast majority would result in stress for the fish that is added, also, due to the small size, you'd have to keep to a stringent maintenance routine. So maybe investing in a larger, filtered tank would be worth bearing in mind.
While i wouldn't keep a Betta in a 1gallon myself, i know many fishkeepers would.

Edited to add;
All tanks, unfiltered or not, will cycle eventually.
In a filtered tank you are mainly cycling the filter. Not the tank.
In an unfiltered tank you are cycling the decor and gravel.

 

[fry_lover]

I think filtration also depends on the size of the tank, the type of filter etc, the issue is broader than the simple statement; Bettas don't like filters.
My Male Bettas tank is an overfiltered 7gal and he spends a great deal of time in the filters outlet, which could be easily avoided if it did stress him.
I would think though that there aren't many filters ideal for a 1gallon tank and the vast majority would result in stress for the fish that is added, also, due to the small size, you'd have to keep to a stringent maintenance routine. So maybe investing in a larger, filtered tank would be worth bearing in mind.
While i wouldn't keep a Betta in a 1gallon myself, i know many fishkeepers would.

good post i like that

 

[girl4God81]

as stated before you can use a 1 gallon but it's very inexpensive to house a betta in a 2 or 5 gallon instead and in a bit larger tank as these, you can easily plop in a little heater and thermometer. a filter isn't required but it does help cut back on water changes. just be careful it isn't too much because they do have very delicate fins that are obviously longer than most other fish making it more of a strain to swim around easily. it's really up to you but with a 1 gallon you really have to do more work, more water changes more often and it doesn't give them much room to swim around. i would NOT give a male betta a 1 gallon since their fins are longer, a female may suffice.

 

[K.J.]

I dunno, many 2.5 gallons are just as cheap. I know my favorite tank over here in the US is 2.5 gallons and $12 while other smaller tanks are far more expensive.

 

[molitor75]

I have one of my Betta's in a 2g tank but as i've got other much larger tanks with already cycled water I do 50% changes to his water every couple of days. He is quite happy with this. No form of filtration needed.

 

[grimmy]

if it where me i would get a five gallon with a weaker filter lik a whisper internal filter 2-3 gallons