New Tank Ideas?

[Double_D]

I kept fish for a few years when I was a kid and I'm planning to get back into it. I'm not sure where to begin, I have limited space so I can't go crazy, yet I do have a spot in my room where I plan to eventually put a 29g tank. I thought just to start (and until I get my 29g tank) I would get a smaller tank (around 5-10g? possibly bigger)where I would keep a betta or maybe something else. Does anyone have any suggestions on a tank size? and any fish they would reccomend putting in that tank?

 

[Nic84]

I know a lot of people hate them and will more than deffinately disagree with me but I think the Fluval Edge is an awesome tank for a betta and maybe a few shrimp. They are a bit of a challenge to get started but they look awesome and are a perfect size for what you want.

 

[arobinson1984]

There are mixed reports on keeping bettas in the fluval edge tank, bettas are a labyrinth fish meaning they breathe air from the water surface. On the fluval edge the area at the top of the tank is very small providing limited surface area for gaseous exchange.

A solution to this can be to fill the tank slightly less full meaning the water level is below the small square hole section, this is defeating the object though.


Andy

 

[Nic84]

I always have my fluval edge full and the Betta has no problems taking air from the open space. If anything, I think it's a good point as the air that is in the opening is warmer, replicating the natural climate of the air it should breathe. I was also worried about this before I bought the tank but I would tell anyone who will listen that this is not the case.
I stand by this tank as a great tank for a Betta or a few small fish (such as platys or a group of small tetras) but as with all small tanks, it heats up very quickly in warm weather.

 

[arobinson1984]

I think it all depends on the individual betta, I've heard of cases of bettas dying quite regularly in that tank and also cases of bettas struggling to find the air opening at the top, but each to their own I guess.

To be honest, to the op. With the £80-100 that the fluval edge would cost you might as well go straight for a 29g


Andy

 

[karin]

Go with the 29 gallon now. The larger the tank, the easier it is to keep conditions stable and be more successful in your fishkeeping. If you can go with the larger now, do it. Make certain to read all the information in the resource center at the top part of the YOUR NEW FRESHWATER TANK. Good luck, have fun, and enjoy the fish.

 

[Double_D]

Thanks! Im getting the 29g tank asap, Im starting to read up on all different tropical fish so I can start planning out my tank layout and what fish im going to group together in the tank