What Tanks Do You Recommend?

[Hannahbubble]

I am thinking of getting a single male betta.

What tanks do you recommend that are on the smaller side of what is acceptable?

I am probably looking to spend no more than £40 on a tank.

 

[nikkifro8994]

To be honest, I wouldn't put a betta in anything less than 5 gallons (20 liters?) 3 gallons is OK, but it doesn't give much room for plants. I like heavily planted tanks because it gives the betta something to hide, play, and hunt in. I switch out the plants in my betta tank with ones from my planted 1.5 gallon every month or so to keep the betta interested.

 

[Hannahbubble]

Are there any tanks in particular that you recommend?

 

[372xp]

Pets@home do a 5 gallon starter tank with pump and light it is called the Toy Story tank, they do a spongebob one to. Get rid of the gravel and tank decor that goes with it. Buy yourself a heater some plants and sand and start cycling. The tank will easily handle one betta and maybe 3 white cloud mountain minnows, That should all come on at around 40£

 

[PrairieSunflower]

I love my Interpret Fish Box (60 litres) I don't keep beta in it but it is easily my favorite tank. I bought mine second hand on ebay for £45 and it was like new.

 

[Naringlo]

AquaNano 30. 22L. It's really good for a betta. Once my plants have grown I'm putting a betta in mine.

It's got really good filtration and the filter and heater are hidden.

 

[DrRob]

Fluval flora/ebi, also a good size for a betta, although you'll need a heater.

 

[Nightfall]

Any 20L tank is fine. Here, they're pretty expensive, but in the UK prices are better. My two are in a 6G/25L and a 7G/29L. Don't be tempted into those tiny Betta cubs that fish stores tell you are all Bettas need. They need filters (with low flow, they don't like a strong current), heaters, and if you're going to plant the tanks they need a dedicated light.

 

[LadyRiv.]

i got a 64l fishbox any my betta seems very happy in it with 8 corys and a couple of endlers, building bubble nests like crazy

 

[babystarz]

Honestly? Just get a plain tank. That way you can customize all the equipment to the betta's needs instead of ending up with a kit intended for goldfish

 

[jasonh_000]

I am thinking of getting a single male betta.

What tanks do you recommend that are on the smaller side of what is acceptable?

I am probably looking to spend no more than £40 on a tank.

this is a great tank:
http/www.amazon.com/Marina-Style-Glass-Aquarium-Kit/dp/B0035HBFWM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356470735&sr=8-1&keywords=5+gallon+glass+aquarium

and here is a great small heater for it
http/www.amazon.com/Hydor-THEO-Submersible-Aquarium-Heater/dp/B00061UQ6G/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1356470780&sr=1-2&keywords=theo+heater

 

[McCool]

I really like my Fluval Spec V. The currents a little strong, but you can aim it so it doesn't bother the betta. Looks really nice and going to be an awesome planted tank. I just got mine this week and it seems to be really good quality and the filter and LEDs are great!

 

[LadyRiv.]

I am thinking of getting a single male betta.

What tanks do you recommend that are on the smaller side of what is acceptable?

I am probably looking to spend no more than £40 on a tank.

this is a great tank:
http/www.amazon.co... glass aquarium

and here is a great small heater for it
http/www.amazon.co...rds=theo heater

did you see the before price for the heater? has to be a typo...

 

[Ruskull]

I'd say a 3 gallon tank is the absolute minimum size tank for a Betta to be happy long term.

I have a 10 gallon with a divider, hang on back type bio wheel power filter, 2 sponge filters & a heater. That tank comfortably fits 2 very nice Bettas. I bought the tank setup complete with the heater & HOB filter for about $50 and each sponge filter ran an additional $10 each if I remember correctly. Oh yeah, I bought a dual outlet air pump at Walmart for another $10 to run the sponges. Total price about $80, which I believe is about £50.

 

[Man of fish]

I personally like the look of the fluval ebi, as well. I would highly not recommend a fluval chi though. I have one for my Betta, and overall it's really just kind of poor. If I get into this marine tank i got I think I'll convert it to a marine nano, but that's another story lol. But the filter on it doesn't work effectively at all, and if you don't have a lid the amount of evaporation that comes from it is enormous.