Honeythorn
Sugar coating and nicely nicely? I don't think so
A missed water change, for whatever reason in such an unsuitably small tank ( and it is ) can spell disease and disaster for the water parameters and your bettas health.
The small volume of water will mean waste ( ammonia nitrites and nitrates ) builds up very very quickly, even from just a single betta.
A bigger tank, of 5 gals or more ( preferably more and most homes do have space with some logical reshuffling of possesions ) will provide not only the proper amount of swimming space, but also a bigger amount of water in which the waste will be able to disperse.
A bigger tank is also easier to fit a filter and heater to. Far easier than 2.5 gals. You have more choice of filters and heaters that will fit. And your fish requires BOTH to have a decent stable environment without constant changes which can often prove upsetting or stressful for them.
You can buy basic sponge filters on ebay, or make one of a decent size to support your tank ( there is a thread showing how on this site in the DIY pinned section ) Sponge filters are a good choice for bettas as they produce no current .
A good brand of internal cannister filter that I have found is the Rena Filstar if you can get hold of one. The flow can be turned right down to a very comfortable level for a betta. I have one in my 5 gal hex and highly reccomend it.
It is a pity you've set up the 2.5 gallon, espescially if you bought it all brand new ( did you? ) as you can easily get really decent second hand tanks in much bigger sizes, for very little money or even free. Garage sales, Craigslist and ebay are 3 good sources for such tanks.
Here in the UK I bought a 12 gallon tank for £1 at a car boot sale ( like a garage sale but with hundreds of sellers in a field )
That's what..2 or 3 dollars ? And that came with a filter and heater too. You just have to keep your eyes peeled and you can find some insanely good tanks for almost nothing, and a much better home for your betta.
The small volume of water will mean waste ( ammonia nitrites and nitrates ) builds up very very quickly, even from just a single betta.
A bigger tank, of 5 gals or more ( preferably more and most homes do have space with some logical reshuffling of possesions ) will provide not only the proper amount of swimming space, but also a bigger amount of water in which the waste will be able to disperse.
A bigger tank is also easier to fit a filter and heater to. Far easier than 2.5 gals. You have more choice of filters and heaters that will fit. And your fish requires BOTH to have a decent stable environment without constant changes which can often prove upsetting or stressful for them.
You can buy basic sponge filters on ebay, or make one of a decent size to support your tank ( there is a thread showing how on this site in the DIY pinned section ) Sponge filters are a good choice for bettas as they produce no current .
A good brand of internal cannister filter that I have found is the Rena Filstar if you can get hold of one. The flow can be turned right down to a very comfortable level for a betta. I have one in my 5 gal hex and highly reccomend it.
It is a pity you've set up the 2.5 gallon, espescially if you bought it all brand new ( did you? ) as you can easily get really decent second hand tanks in much bigger sizes, for very little money or even free. Garage sales, Craigslist and ebay are 3 good sources for such tanks.
Here in the UK I bought a 12 gallon tank for £1 at a car boot sale ( like a garage sale but with hundreds of sellers in a field )
That's what..2 or 3 dollars ? And that came with a filter and heater too. You just have to keep your eyes peeled and you can find some insanely good tanks for almost nothing, and a much better home for your betta.
