2.5g and a Betta

So I guess my main question is, would it be better to switch him to the 6 gallon now while the 2.5 is cycling and just continue the cycle in the bigger tank, or should I let this one cycle and do a fishless cycle on the new one, and then switch him over? What is safest for him?
 
I would switch him as soon as you can. That will be the easiest way to do it, IMO.

And the life span of a betta should be 5 years or so, not 2.5.
 
You should be fine int he 5 gallon. I wouldn't do it in the 2.5 gallon personally. What about other options like freshwater shrimp. They make good tankmates as well.
 
TKOS said:
You should be fine int he 5 gallon. I wouldn't do it in the 2.5 gallon personally. What about other options like freshwater shrimp. They make good tankmates as well.
Click to expand...

In a 2.5? I already have 1 frog in my 10g that I want to move to the 2.5, but I want him to have a friend, so I figured put 2 in. I have three frogs total right now...
 
TKOS said:
I would switch him as soon as you can. That will be the easiest way to do it, IMO.

And the life span of a betta should be 5 years or so, not 2.5.
Click to expand...
huh, From what I have always read in books and most of the net, is that they only live for a few years. Wonder why I was surprised that I had a few that almost lived up to 3 years.
 
tricksterpup said:
huh, From what I have always read in books and most of the net, is that they only live for a few years. Wonder why I was surprised that I had a few that almost lived up to 3 years.
Click to expand...

Perhaps most places are thinking the average age and taking into account all the poor bettas that die in those little cups. But ahealthy well fed betta should be able to get to 5 years without too many problems. Also they are generally close to a year old when sold, so yours may have been even older than you think.


As for the 2.5 gallon tank, I really wouldn't put 2 critters in it if it were my tank. they are just so unstable and hard to control. A 5 is just that much easier to deal with and has a lot more "floor" space for everyone.
 
TKOS said:
Perhaps most places are thinking the average age and taking into account all the poor bettas that die in those little cups. But ahealthy well fed betta should be able to get to 5 years without too many problems. Also they are generally close to a year old when sold, so yours may have been even older than you think.


As for the 2.5 gallon tank, I really wouldn't put 2 critters in it if it were my tank. they are just so unstable and hard to control. A 5 is just that much easier to deal with and has a lot more "floor" space for everyone.
Click to expand...

TKOs thanks.. :) I think you are right. Problems with Bettas are the same with guppies, poor quality fish since they are bred in huge farms. Probably the only way to get a nice good one, like guppies, is to go to individual breeders.
I agree with you on that, 2 regular size fish are a bit unstable for a tank that size. I only like keeping Heterandria Formosa in those size tanks but have done well with single bettas or a paradise fish.
Gosh, I miss my Paradise fish, he was in a 2.5 I kept at work and one night i left the cover off and he jumped out. I found that he had more personality than any of my Bettas. They are a great fish to have in a tank. I am thinking on getting one for my 10 and I would love to get a breeding pair and try them in an outdoor container this year.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
AquariaCentral.com
Top Bottom