Sarah Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I've had Betta tanks without filters in them (as for filter options, sponges are my favourite). I think it's fine, you just need to be extra careful with your water quality, and keep up with the water changes. Not saying not to keep up with them WITH a filter, just without a filter, water changes are more frequent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1998 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 yeah thanks, i will most likely be doing daily waterchanges :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Well, in my opinion, it sounds fine. I'm still all for just waiting it out and getting a proper fish tank, though. You definitely wouldn't be able to enjoy them as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieBell Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Foam dividers sound awesome! I might try that! I could stick my spray bar through the foam. I'm in the process of dividing a tank at the moment. Made some with this synthetic plastic flywire stuff and poster hangers but I'm a bit skeptical about them (probably because I'm not the best a making them) and they have been a bit of a pain to get into the tank without falling apart. Daily water changes are very very painful. I would just buy a cheap filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1998 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 nah i clean like 6 tanks everyday lol i will see what my budget alows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieBell Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Really? Well done. I have 6 that I struggle to do once a week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1998 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 lol in total i have 9 but afew i only clean twise a week and never clean my shrimp tanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1998 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 http://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/catalogue_products.php?prodID=5310&catID=35 could i use that? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Not long term. They aren't very big... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1998 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 no definatly not long term so they should be fine? summer will be awsome for betta keeping :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Well it depends how long you want to keep them there. Those things are TINY, and I think your best bet would be getting a few small tanks, and dividing them. I have my Bettas mostly in 20L tanks, and I find this perfect. They can also be divided in half, so 10L if I choose so. They're great for permeant homes. Personally, I would hold off on getting more for the moment, enjoy your current beauties. Then when you can get something a little bit larger, grab a few more. Just my opinion. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1998 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 thanks i am going to see if i can get some little baracks insted of that thing. does anyone know hod i could heat the barracks? thanks sorry for all the questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Most barracks are designed to keep each section with filtered, heated water. It depends on the particular model. Normally you stick a heater into the filter section, and it pumps the heated water to the Bettas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1998 Posted May 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 i ment the ones that arent filtered. im going to save up abit of $$$ and get 2 or 3 show quality ones from someone i will enter them in the sss meetings :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 (edited) It depends on the barracks. Some are individual sections completely seperated from the adjoining compartments (usually seperated by silicon holding the glass divider in place). These do not have shared water or flow that crosses each compartment therefore filtration is impossible and heating evenly through all compartments is very difficult. Some people have used reptile heading pads or cords with success - search for reptile in general discussion or equipment/DIY forums. You might get some ideas there. If you get one that allows water flow through each section you can try set up a heater at one end with a water pump or filter at the other - but with the filter or pump output directed back to the heater end to achieve even distribution of heat and constant flow of water. Hope I haven't confused you. Edited May 17, 2012 by paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1998 Posted May 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 nope u havent confusen me my main tank is sitting at 25 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 If you get the ones that don't have water flowing through you can use small water bridges made from thing PVC tubing and a nano canister with an inline heater, easy as pie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1998 Posted May 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 yeah but not cheap as pie haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 type in "betta barracks design" in google... there's plenty of ideas about barracks, and good aquariums will be able to build custom tanks for you ($) Otherwise there are plenty of clever ways to divide one big tank (easier to heat and filter that way) This one has that stiff embroidery mesh, I'm going to get some tomorrow methinks! Here's a DIY thread There is an argument that you should keep imported fish separate, and yes - they are more prone to disease as they aren't raised in our water conditions - but you can always try (I do) just do your best to get everything organized with water chemistry - this is the biggest BIGGEST thing with imported fish. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1998 Posted May 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 thank i like those tanks! im going to take 1step at a time im going to save up for one from someone then setup another tank ect..... should i get some IAL? thanks! :bighug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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