Aquarium Recommendations for a beginner Betta Tank?

Hanyo2801 · 08-08-2010, 07:42 PM

Hi I am recently new to the fish hobby I have had some very minor fish such as guppies tetras and mollies however have not had a tank in over a year. I decided I want to get a Betta fish.

I am at a point where I am overwhelmed with the aquariums on the market. I need a nice desktop tank something probably no bigger then 3 gallons but will not be opposed to a 5 gallon if it is compact enough It would be for work I also work in a cubicle and a pretty animal friendly environment. My biggest concern is I do not want my Betta to be unhappy or feel constricted. Can someone please give me advice on a good tank that is not gonna break my bank. Something about 50 is a good range for me or less.

Thanks I hope someone can guide me in the right direction. I am currently all thumbs when it comes to filters as well!

Thanks

susankat · 08-09-2010, 02:31 AM

A 3 gal would work, but a betta would enjoy a 5 gal a lot more. And I also think you would also, it would be a lot easier to maintain the water quality in a 5 gal. Add live plants to it like crypts and an anubia and your betta would feel like he's in 7th heaven.

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