

There are a great number of bowls and interesting containers out there allegedly designed for bettas that are quite a bit smaller. When shopping for a betta tank, two gallons is often stated as the minimum, with five or more preferable. Sure, a betta would love a 20 gallon (or even larger) tank in which to roam, but a tank of this size for a single tiny fish really isn't practical. Because they need to live alone lest they attack a tank mate, there's some balance here. While it's popularly thought that bettas prefer to live in very small, shallow enclosures, the truth is that they are very athletic swimmers who will thrive with a bit of space to move around in. How Big Does a Betta Fish Tank Need to Be? Is the biOrb Service Kit for filter replacements.īettas tend to live between two to three years, though occasionally upwards of ten years, with those longer life spans a product of proper care and tank choice. It’s a bit pricey and not exactly perfect for all betta owners, but the novel approach and healthy tank sizes make it an interesting option. In addition to this gray color, you can get it in white. This one also one-ups the Aquaview in that the shape hides the water line so all you see is the fish environment. Like the Aquaview above, the LED scheme in this unit is multi-color, with sixteen colors and brightness controllable with a remote.


If you live in a particularly warm area or keep the space the tank will be in quite warm, it might be possible to skip the heater if you opt for this one. The lid is magnetic to ensure a tight fit, though this may actually be something of a drawback once you add your heater. This is again an acrylic construction for superior strength and visibility and the five-stage filtration is integrated. Available in four, eight, and sixteen gallon sizes, this biOrb presents a different take on the seamless, 360-degree fish tank.
