My Custom Built Betta Tank

[BetterBettas]

Originally Posted by bryanacute

No matter which way I look at it, I just don't get it!

What is it you don't get?

[bryanacute]

Ok, so u know that little bowl thing? How does the fish get from that to the big tank

[FishyFishy89]

It swims to the back and either goes up or down...

[BetterBettas]

Originally Posted by bryanacute

Ok, so u know that little bowl thing? How does the fish get from that to the big tank

It is hard to understand without seeing in person. The whole idea of building the tank was to have people say what the heck. How does the water not come out. But the front of the tank is one piece of acrylic that was formed with the half dish shape. It's open behind it so he can go up down and all around.


I'm having a hard time explaining it. I'll paintbrush a picture to show how it works.

[Solaris]

Wow! It certainly is an interesting design! But, like others have already said, I would add some decorations. Especially some plants to play in!

For a moment, when I saw the first picture, I thought the tank was just that little bowl! Then, in the next picture, he was at the bottom! I was confused for a moment, until I realised it was all one piece.

Also, how strong is it? Would it be able to support the weight if you added gravel?

[Friendlyfishies]

Originally Posted by BetterBettas

I designed it too what I deemed proper size for 1 or 2 Bettas.

Just want to catch you on something minor you had mentioned just for education and clarification reasons ;)...
1 male betta to any tank under 75 gallons.
On very rare occasion I heard of multiple males being kept in a heavily plantd 75+ gallon.
multiple males can share a larger tank, 5+ gallons if properly divided.
mult. females can be kept together in a minimum of 10 gallons also if heavily planted and there are plenty of hidy spots.

So just incase you did patten it for sale eventually, keep in mind that it wouldnt be suitable for 2 bettas =P

[FishyFishy89]

Yup yup, not even 2 females ;)

[bryanacute]

Originally Posted by Solaris

Wow! It certainly is an interesting design! But, like others have already said, I would add some decorations. Especially some plants to play in!

For a moment, when I saw the first picture, I thought the tank was just that little bowl! Then, in the next picture, he was at the bottom! I was confused for a moment, until I realised it was all one piece.

Also, how strong is it? Would it be able to support the weight if you added gravel?

I had the same thought! I was like "why would he waste all that space for a little bowl?" Then I saw the fish at the bottom and was literally out of whack

[Bluewind]

I like the acrilic lid idea. It would need air holes to let in fresh air for the little guy to breath though.

I wonder how a bubbler would look in it? Something without a heavy current. Certanlly would look beatiful with long green grass plant and a few bubbles flowing up. Or maybe that would overdo it?

Also, I wonder if with added depth if something other than a Betta could be added. Like minnow or guppie? Again, just brainstorming.
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[BetterBettas]

Originally Posted by Bluewind

I like the acrilic lid idea. It would need air holes to let in fresh air for the little guy to breath though.

I wonder how a bubbler would look in it? Something without a heavy current. Certanlly would look beatiful with long green grass plant and a few bubbles flowing up. Or maybe that would overdo it?

Also, I wonder if with added depth if something other than a Betta could be added. Like minnow or guppie? Again, just brainstorming.
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I will try to do a lid for it.

An Aerator would complicate things. You would need a small vacuume pump hooked to a valve at the top of the tank or the displaced water will start coming out the bowl area.

I think a shoal of neon tetras would look sweet. But Bettas being air breathers were the first choice, being that filtration and aeration would be quite complex.