Male Fighter Tank Size?

[crackmonkey]

My male fighter is getting nipped way too much, and I have set up my quarantine tank to Ph 6.5, and used some Biological supplement but the tank has only been setup for two days, will this be okay? I did a nitrate test which was yellow, and a Ph check which was 6.6 - 6.8. This will be just untill I get the chance to get rid of some fish out of my main tank. I have two female fighters, should I put atlest one in with him in the quarantine tank or is he best alone?

Here is the tank... http/img146.imageshack.us/img146/1585/dsc016485dq.jpg

 

[JackDemp528]

He's best alone, like most bettas. What types of fish are in your community tank? Neons are prone to nipping at bettas long fins. So you're best bet is getting him a 1+ gallon bowl, and putting him in there, or just keeping him in the quarrantine tank and make that his home.

 

[crackmonkey]

I can put him in now? Its only been setup for 2 days but i did use proper ph 6.5 and a bio suppliment.

 

[JackDemp528]

Yeah, just make sure to do water changes often, is there a filter in the tank?

 

[xxSarahxx]

I agree with JackDemp528 - keep him alone! The females can stay in the main tank unless you plan to breed from them - then see breeding post in betta section.
Do water changes frequently and you'll see just how much happier he may become!

 

[crackmonkey]

I dont have a filter for it but i'll get one of them little ones which are like 4 inches high, i have a air pump i could put in but it makes alot of noise, will he be okay with out it? if i only put the air pump on while im not in the room will he get enough oxygen?

 

[JackDemp528]

Bettas breathe from the surface. And make sure the filter current is all the way on low, and don't use an air pump. They don't like when there's a lot of water moving around. Their long fins make it harder to swim. I think he'll be happy in the new tank, just give him a few plants, but nothing sharp that he can catch his fins on. He'll be much happier. How big is the quarrantine tank?

Edit- And you can go without a filter in his tank, as long as you do weekly or biweekly water changes. I do 100% water changes atleast once a week, but it all matters what I'm feeding them and how messy the food is.

 

[crackmonkey]

Take a look at this pic, I have put a filter in there laying flat (dunno if thats good for the filter) and have the outlet facing towards the glass, theres quite a bit of water rippling on top so that should provide enought oxygen.

http/img72.imageshack.us/img72/4488/dsc016518jb.jpg

 

[xxSarahxx]

That filter will provide too much movement. I'd just remove it and don't bother with a filter or an air pump. They don't need it and iot will be too stressful for him.

 

[crackmonkey]

Thanks for all teh help

 

[xxSarahxx]

Not a problem..that's what we're here for!