Bettas and shallower water?

[beckyd]

I started this thread because I saw reference to bettas being happier in shallow water. That thread was on another topic, but I wanted more info.

Doomhed referred to higher pressure tanks. This was my response:

Higher tank pressures? As in water pressure? Interesting. I have tried 3 times to have a betta sorority in my big tanks. Fail. So my girls in the 10 stand a better chance according to this theory. Do you think 10gs are good depth wise? OH, that gives me an idea of a half-filled 10 with plants that grow out of the water. Wisteria will do that, right? Anybody ever done that? OK, I'm gonna start a new thread so as not to hijack. Doomhed, please fill me in more there.

 

[Newman]

i remember his saying that 18" was about the safety limit for bettas.

 

[tom91970]

I have kept bettas in various sizes, including= small betta containers, 2 1/2, 10, 14, 29, 30, and 55 gallon. They've seemed the happiest in all but the 2 1/2 and smaller.

 

[beckyd]

Interesting. Thanks guys!

 

[Newman]

i believe the size of the tank doesnt matter (as long as its around 5+ gallons) its the depth of the water, it seems. so you can keep like 10 bettas in a 100 gallon, but youll need to lower the water level for them not to explode...
joking there obviously, but youll need to lower the water level around 18" or below.

 

[bassbonediva]

Hence the reason I'm trying to get this 50gal tank. It's 18" deep, so with substrate, it'd be around 15-16" deep, perfect for bettas (which would be the main occupant).