Guest Author - Jilly Florio

Of all the under one gallon betta tanks, this one is my favorite. While a 1.5 to 2.5 makes a better overall betta habitat for most people, a smaller tank works well for betta parents who prefer massive, frequent water changes.

The tank comes with a plastic plant and gravel, has an easy flip-top and built-in carry handle (nothing to snap off), and has a large bowed front viewing area. Since the tank has a long axis, it's easier to see and vaccuum out the inevitable bottom cruds. Also, your betta can watch you more clearly through the viewscreen, making his life more enjoyable.

The plastic plant that comes with the tank could possibly shred a male betta's fins, although it's not as sharp a plant as some I've seen. If your male has a very intricate tail, or you are worried about fin rot, then remove the plant and go for a live or silk one instead.

Overall, this is a nice small habitat suitable for a conscientious betta owner. I prefer it all other one gallon mini-tanks. This would also make a nice holding pen to place small fish in temporarily while you clean out the main tank, or as a transportation device. It's a little small for a quarantine or hospital tank for community fish, but might do in a pich, if you add a bubbler and some kind of heat source.