Thinking about getting this tank...

[PitGurl]

http://www.ecoxotic.com/catalog/prod...co/category/3/

Anyone have one?

I'm considering getting a betta smaragdina for it.

[Bambi]

I've never used it but it looks nice. The only thing that bothers me is the lack of a lid.

[MandiceP]

we had a tank similar to this (the Fluval Chi) set up at my store that I work at and they put a betta in it. Within a week the poor thing had jumped out and no one noticed in time. If you can figure out how to fashion some sort of lid for safety then it is a really nice tank, but the open top scares me too. :/

[Badjer]

I believe it says it comes with a glass lid. (;

I love the look of tanks like this. The only thing that keeps me away is the cost...and mom saying no more tanks! They look lovely with live plants.

[PitGurl]

It comes with a lid. The price is a bit high but it's a birthday present, hehe.

[Badjer]

Ooo then go for it! And a beautiful fishy to take up residence in it! XD

[LittleBettaFish]

Definitely use gladwrap or cling wrap over any places the lid doesn't cover. Wild bettas jump a hundred times more through gaps a hundreds times smaller than any splenden will. I have lost at least 5-6 wilds through jumping even with a lid and cling wrap.

Also, wilds generally prefer naturally lit or dim tanks. Too bright a light tends to make them skittish and look washed out. Not sure how bright that light is, but just thought I'd let you know.

[MandiceP]

Oh okay. I looked quick (was at work) but didn't see anything about a lid. If it has a lid then I would think it's a great tank. Can't wait to see it if you get it!

[bastage]

From the "whats in the box" section

Glass Top with 4 mounting clips

I dont hate this tank at all. But for its price the Fluval Ebi is in my opinion a better buy. Or maybe the New Aqueon Evolve 8 gallon. Lots of very stylish & very nice nano tanks floating around 100 bucks to choose from. When faced witht he same question (it was someone else buying for me) I just got the Fluval Flora for Xmas.

[PitGurl]

@ bastage- I've considered the Fluval tanks. The problem is I'm limited on space and I don't think a 8 gallon tank will fit where I need to put it and I want something bigger then 2 gallons.

Thanks eveyone for your comments .