Question for the Betta People

Is a 2.5 gallon big enough for a Betta?

And what about heating it? I read that you should never put a heater in a
tank that small, but I know they like it warm.

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On Thu, 10 Mar 2005 17:01:34 GMT, "Angrie.Woman"
wrote:

Is a 2.5 gallon big enough for a Betta?

And what about heating it? I read that you should never put a heater in a
tank that small, but I know they like it warm.

A


I've got one in a 3g. filtered tank. It likes it's few plastic
plants and floating moss. I solved the heater thing by putting a
heating pad under the plastic tank. I have a timer on it to go on
twice a day for about 4-6 hours each. With the thermometer on the
side I can keep the temp. fluctuations to a minimum.

All the best,

Larry

Angrie.Woman wrote:
Is a 2.5 gallon big enough for a Betta?

And what about heating it? I read that you should never put a heater in a
tank that small, but I know they like it warm.

A

Sure. I've kept bettas in a 2 gal hex and they usually live for over 2
years happily bubblenesting away. I put a 25W Hagen thermal compact
heater in the tank (smallest I could find) and it's fine. If it ever
breaks and stays on, I'll have bouillibaise, but the one Hagen heater I
had that broke stayed off anyway. I think it's worth the risk to keep a
betta warm and healthy. There are also now tiny heaters designed for
goldfish bowls that you could use.

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A 2 1/2 gallon tank is a nice size home for a betta. I have several
of mine in 2 1/2 gallon glass tanks that I bought from Petsmart. I use
the Neptune brand 25 watt heaters and I find them to be very accurate.



Maria

"bettasngoldfish" wrote in message
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A 2 1/2 gallon tank is a nice size home for a betta. I have several
of mine in 2 1/2 gallon glass tanks that I bought from Petsmart. I use
the Neptune brand 25 watt heaters and I find them to be very accurate.

Thanks Maria.

We bought a 2.5 as a quarantine tank for a new goldfish we won at a fair.
Now he's moved on into the big GF tank, I can't stand having an empty tank
there...

A

Oh no, one can never have an empty tank in their house for too long : )
lol! Happy betta shopping, I must warn you that bettas are like potato
chips, you can't have just one......


Maria

bettasngoldfish wrote:
Oh no, one can never have an empty tank in their house for too long : )
lol! Happy betta shopping, I must warn you that bettas are like potato
chips, you can't have just one......


Maria

Man, is THAT ever true. Although for the moment I have avoided the urge...

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"Elaine T" wrote in message
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bettasngoldfish wrote:
Oh no, one can never have an empty tank in their house for too long : )
lol! Happy betta shopping, I must warn you that bettas are like potato
chips, you can't have just one......


Maria

Man, is THAT ever true. Although for the moment I have avoided the
urge...

I was walking through the pet store today, noticing that a 29 gal (which I
have...) looks really tiny next to a 55. I held off on the betta today,
because I want to change filters. The one I have agitates the surface too
much.

A

I was walking through the pet store today, noticing that a 29 gal (which I
have...) looks really tiny next to a 55.

That's funny I was just noticing how small my 55 looks compared to the
two empty 90's on my floor here.


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Bettasngoldfish,

I agree, I love the Neptune 25 watt heaters too. Like you, I find them
very reliable and accurate. I use them in my 2.5 gal hospital tanks.