Where do I get a tank?

[misty991]

Where should I get a tank? Is Petsmart a good place?

[Kim]

I voted for other. I strongly believe that bettas should be kept in at LEAST 2.5 gallons, 5 being better, and any larger is GREAT. Just think about it, fish were meant to swim. Would you want to spend your entire life in one tiny room?

As for a tank, you can buy one from any petstore, or you could look on craigslist for a used one. A lot of times you can get a bigger tank for much cheaper. Then just clean it with a bleach solution, rinse thoroughly, and you are ready to go (after you cycle it of course).

[Flashygrrl]

2.5 gallon min. Some say 1 gallon is ok but they you have to change water a LOT more.

[aunt kymmie]

Definitely check out craigslist. I paid $300 for what would have cost me 2K retail. There are nice tanks being posted daily...good luck!

[dramaqueen]

2.5 or larger.

[stephenmontero]

defiantly at least 2.5 and dont forget your heater and filter

[misty991]

Thanks! :D :D :D :D :D

[nav2008]

1 gall ABSOLUTE minimum 2.5 or larger is optimum

[Haeclark]

at least 2.5, but you can get 10 gal tanks at Wwalmart for only $11.00 [at least here], and filters are usually $11 for the simple cheap ones. bag of rock not too expensive, to to set him up w/ 10 gal, would cost you about $35 including:
-10 gal tank
-filter
-rocks
-conditioner
-food
-one small - md decoration

not bad considering kits [such as I bout] cost them same or more for 2.5 gal! [which I saw the 10 gal earlier...thinking of making the switch]

[Miss Mila]

i agree with 2.5 or bigger. mine are in 5g and 10g aquariums.