Is It Okay To Keep A Betta In A 1-1.5g Tank?

[K.J.]

My lfs is getting in a batch of gorgeous new bettas, but I don't have the room for a biggish tank, or money either... I know a lot of you keep your bettas in a 1 gallon tank. Will they be okay swimming-room wise in a tank that size? It means more frequent water changes but I could do that... I just don't know, because the bettas are so pretty there.

 

[Betta_luver]

Yes it is okay to use a 1 gallon. Thats what I use for my bettas. But you have to do water changes every 3-4 days. It gets annoying ;p But you could always upgrade later.

 

[_cRaCkEr_]

I have tons of bettas in a 1 gal tank and they are all healthy.

 

[Betta_luver]

Same here^

 

[tank212]

I have lots of cheap rubbermaid containers a little over a gallon and they work great.

 

[afireinside]

Most of my bettas are in 1 gallons, and they all do fine.

 

[Rediahs]

It is okay. However, I found it to be a little small. My first betta was in a 1 gallon cube-shaped jar. I found it quite small and cramped quarters for my betta. He is much happier in 3.5 gallons.

But yeah, bettas are okay in 1 gallon. I guess it also depends on size; my little guy is a little on the large side.

 

[betta_grl]

I have my 2 VT's in 1.5gallons and my CT in a one gallon.