Gallon Size Betta Tank
When selecting a tank size for your betta fish you ll have to take this water displacement into account.
Gallon size betta tank. Kennedy i always recommend at least a 5 gallon tank for a single betta fish. If a betta is in a tank that s too small for them they ll never grow to their maximum size which is generally 2 5 inches however some can grow to 3 inches as well. Bettas need room to swim and explore or they get stressed.
In addition ensure that the tank has a lid since this fish is notorious for jumping out of the water. I think people who work at pet stores want to sell bigger tanks so they push that you must have a 5 000 gallon tank for a tiny betta fish. No you can get away with it but no it s not what the fish deserves.
A full hood which is good since bettas like to try to jump out of their tank a betta friendly filter built in led lighting and a heater to keep the tank at the perfect tropical temperature for your siamese. A 10 gallon tank with a graveled bottom only holds about 9 gallons of water. Live plants are also recommended moss balls java fern a.
Because of the difference in size giant betta need a little more room it s recommended that they be kept in a 10 gallon tank at minimum. Water temp should be around 74 76f. Kennedy on december 23 2018.
So if you had a 100 gallon tank then your betta would grow a lot bigger than a betta in a 1 gallon tank. Betta sorority tank size. Smaller aquariums than that will result in a shortened lifespan and a poor quality of life.
This is because they are a highly active species who love to swim in the open. The aqueon 100527256 10 gallon aquarium has everything that a beginner fishkeeper could look for in a betta tank. I got you covered.