Found a great filter/aerator for bettas?

Question

This is more of a comment for those who have a betta in a small tank! My betta is scared of a filter. He is in a 1 1/2 gallon tank. Water was getting too gross too often. Just found at petsmart a great little filter/aerator that is quiet. Dont know how good the filter quality is yet, but it is a great aerator. Keeps the water moving with little force. There is a choice of attachments too. I highly recommend the Mini Internal Filter by Tom aquarium products. It was only $15 for a 1 to 4 gallon tank size. It may be great in larger fish tanks as an added aerator. ++++!!!

Answer 1

I raise, breed, and rescue Bettas as my father did before me....Currently I have 7(4 males and 3 females).There is a reason Bettas are afraid of filters. Too much suction can severely damage their dilicate fins(kind of like getting your long hair stuck in a vacuum or a fan) and, in some cases(because Bettas are surface breathers) too much motion in the surface of the water can actually cause them to drown. That is why most Betta owners just find it easier to change the water on a weekly basis. If you do fancy a filtration system, try the under gravel kind as it has less surface disruption and the least amount of danger to the fish. There are numerous site which can give you great advice on Betta care...just GOOGLE "Betta care and tips". Hope this helps...

Answer 2

Don't listen to Gypsy. My Betta is in a 10 gallon alone with a filter, I'm sorry to tell you this. But a 1 1/2 gallon tank is to small for a 3-4 inch fish. The bare minimum for a Betta is a 2.5 gallon tank with 5 gallons being the recommendation. They require a Filter and heater longterm and should live 5-8 years.

Answer 3

A Betta can't be in 1.5 gallons... They need 5 gallons with a heater and slow moving filter. A filter taking up most the aquarium with a strong current will rip and tear fins leaving it susceptible to fungus and other illness.



Betta's like a little flow and movement. They don't like still water or fast flowing currents. They are also TROPICAL fish and need a heater at a stable temperature of 76-82 (78-80 is idea). Please upgrade to a 5 or 10 gallon. In that 1.5 bowl/tank it will live 1-2 years, maybe 3 at the most. In proper gallons with a heater and proper filter they live 5-6 years, and even up to 10 years have been reported....

Answer 4

Now if you could just figure out a way to heat his water without cooking him...



Bettas don't belong in 1.5 gallons, with or without a filter.



5+ gallons, heater set at ~80 degrees, and a gentle filter = long lived healthy Betta.

Answer 5

you will desire to have particularly no undertaking getting a 5-10 gallon tank on your finances. The upload-ons, even if, are yet another tale entirely. My 10 gallon tank fee me $15, the conceal (with a fluorescent mild) for it grew to become into $40, the clear out $35, decorations ran me enormously severe too. i could try for a 5 gallon tank. they oftentimes are available in a equipment with all their upload-ons and easily run for greater or less $30-$40. additionally, in case you in basic terms have a betta and intend on having in basic terms him, i could choose for the greater decrease priced, 5 gallon selection.