May I see what your Betta tanks look like?

[jazzcat]

I'm thinking about getting a Betta and I'd love to see what you all keep yours in. I have an old octagonal aquarium that I had a Betta in during college but it's trimmed in pink and I don't know if I want to use it now. I'd love to see what you guys use and what is appropriate.

[Uabassoon]

This is Yuki's tank. It's a 1 gallon, and I think it cost around $12 at PetSmart.

[anna_66]

I love my bettas and just had to get them a bigger living space (all of them are 1 gl). Needless to say it's not the most expensive but they seem very happy in their new homes

Here's Limpet's home:


Red's home:


And the new guy's home:

[jazzcat]

Thanks for showing me your beautiful tanks and fishies Laura and Anna.

You guys have certainly given me the Betta Bug.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

I saw the cutest betta bowls at PetsMart the other day, but they were like $30. They were shaped like a fish. They're hard to describe, but they were so cute. The only problem I found with it was that it was open, no lid. My cats would have been "fishing" and drinking out of it the second I put it down.

[jodi]

I cant post a pic but my betta is in a huge vase with a chinese evergreen in the top, it is twice the size of the tipical betta bowl and plant so to hold the plant and rocks I had to use one of the glaware containers. He loves it!

[Kfamr]

Here's Malachai's.

[LuvGold00]

I have 6 betta tanks, so I'll take some new pictures in a little while (after i clean them) and post them all here for you to see. Betta's are VERY addicting!!!

[K9soul]

Draco was in a 2.5g Mini Bow in this pic but I liked the 3g Eclipse that Orion was in so much that I broke down and got him a 3g Eclipse too today. I have it decorated pretty similar to the pic though.




And here is Orion's (3g Eclipse)

[LuvGold00]

Okay, here are my tanks!

These are my favorite tanks for people with multiple Betta's... They are 1gallon yet very roomy. And EASY to clean, I do not use the included "under gravel" filter though.
They are $10.00 at Wal-Mart...


This is my "hospital" tank, and I also use it for holding new Betta's and/or plants to make sure they aren't sick. It's a cute tank, but I personally like thanks with lights.


This is my 2.5g Mini Bow... If you're only planning on having one or 2 Betta's this is a great tank! It's beautiful, has a filter and is nice and roomie.


Lastly, is my Hex tank, it's OK... it needs more lighting. But a nice tank for a betta.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Wow Jessica, I love your tanks. My husband walked by and complemented them too. They're awesome!

[GekkeGekko]

here my thoughts about Betta tanks

[jazzcat]

Thanks for all the great pictures. I love all the beautiful tanks. I was in WalMart today so I took a look a their tanks and saw some really cute accessories. I also looked at some of those poor little Bettas and it was hard not to walk out with one. I hate seeing them in those little bitty cups.

GekkeGekko - thanks for the informative link.

I'm still trying to decide if setting up a tank is a good idea with 5 house cats. I don't want an unfortunately accident and I don't have a good place that will insure his safety.

[K9soul]

Originally posted by KBlaix
Wow Jessica, I love your tanks. My husband walked by and complemented them too. They're awesome!

Thank you! Once I got them set up and learned how curious they are, I just kept adding more bit by bit. They really love all the plants and caves and things to swim through/around. Every so often I'll change things a bit by putting a marble or something in, or shifting things around a bit, and it keeps them fascinated and exploring often. I used to keep bettas in the more traditional "betta" tank type setups, but after watching these guys explore and be so active and curious all the time, I don't think I could have them in anything less than what they are in now. Sometimes I wish I could have even a bit bigger tanks but these two are all that will fit on my desk and I want them in here with me, where I can watch and interact with them a lot.

The two Eclipses I have now have snug fitting lids and the back flap only opens up to check the filter. I used to be annoyed to have to lift the entire hood up a bit to feed them but I don't think much about it now. It seems to me that a cat wouldn't be able to get into that kind of tank? I have never had cats really, so I don't know how resourceful they are. If you do look into tanks, I give a 2 thumbs up for the Eclipse systems. They come in 3, 6, and 12 gallon systems I think. I'd love to get a 6 or 12 at some point but they are more costly. They have a regular filter plus Bio-Wheel, they are easy to cycle and look very nice. That's been my experience anyway!

[chrissycat21]

I have the same tank as Uabassoon. Right now it isn't housing a betta though, it's just a Java Fern plant. Since Sushi died I haven't been able to get out and buy gravel yet. I'm just letting the plant get bigger.