Dividing a ten gallon???

by **elliriyanna** on Sat Aug 07, 2010 3:43 pm

I was just wondering what was the most bettas you could put in a divided ten gallon? Could I divide it in thirds and put males on the ends and a female in the center? Or halves?

Would thirds work? They would each have about 3 gallons of water.

Or would they do much better with it divided in half even though they could see each other?

by **Mutsu** on Sat Aug 07, 2010 6:59 pm

What's up with making a lovely big tank for one fish? That's what I'd say is the most fish-friendly thing to do ^_^

If you're really set on dividing it, I'd go with one divide. I think 5 gallons is considered the smallest 'humane' division, so I personally would stay with that, and just have a betta in each side Smile

by **elliriyanna** on Sat Aug 07, 2010 7:03 pm

well I could but I love bettas so much lol. I dont see why I shouldnt give another a nice home Smile

It'd either be that or a betta and an ADF or two

by **2tall** on Sat Aug 07, 2010 10:06 pm

Be aware that US and UK gallons are different in size. Which are they referring to you need to keep mind. I go with the assumption of which side of the International Date Line the information is coming from. A US gallon is roughly 20% smaller than a UK gallon. 10 us gls = 8.33 uk gls.

So divide a 10 us gl tank in half gives each side 4 uk gls.

There is a sticky at the top here for conversions! Remember if you put the dimensions in to find the volume, use the inside measurement as that is truer volume!

by **silverrabbit** on Sat Aug 07, 2010 10:32 pm

I think 3 gals is the generally agreed minimum, whether that's us or uk I have no idea. I think if they have at least 15-20 litres per fish then it's ok, except maybe for PK males who need more swimming space as they are more active.

by **elliriyanna** on Sat Aug 07, 2010 10:41 pm

its US gallons. Would they be ok in a divided tank? I dont want two males next to each other so a female in the middle and males on the ends ...

If it would be healthy for them

by **silverrabbit** on Sat Aug 07, 2010 11:48 pm

Why don;t you want 2 males next to each other? Smile

my males all have male neighbours and it seems to keep them more active as they have competition to show off to.

Personally, I think it's a little small for 3 as that is only 37l according to a conversion site. Also depends on the dimensions of the tank - if it's long rather than tall then that's better, as tall tanks are harder to divide and still give enough floor space

by **elliriyanna** on Sun Aug 08, 2010 2:50 am

its a typical ten gallon ... More long than tall ... [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Dividing it in just two isnt a problem that I can do Smile

by **2tall** on Sun Aug 08, 2010 3:19 am

I'm pretty sure its a standard 10gl. like mine at 10"W x 12"H x20"L as I've never seen or heard of a long in 10gl. US (37L). Makes two nice 18.5L cubes as I plan on dividing both of mine.

One at a time as I have to find a home for my Peppered Cory.

Make sure you get the screen and not the plexiglass one. That way the filter and heater will work for both sides.

by **elliriyanna** on Sun Aug 08, 2010 1:09 pm

well After I get my betta or bettas in the ten gallon what do I do with the one gallon?

by **2tall** on Sun Aug 08, 2010 1:38 pm

ICU, med tank, emergency housing, hatchery for brine shrimp or daphnia or even a planter!

by **elliriyanna** on Sun Aug 08, 2010 3:09 pm

ok ... I was hoping to keep a pet in it one day ... But for now I think I can only handle one tank at a time.

by **2tall** on Sun Aug 08, 2010 3:25 pm

Hey, they are just suggestions for thought. Get another pet if you wish!

by **elliriyanna** on Sun Aug 08, 2010 3:44 pm

Lol I made that mistake already... I'm just keeping the one tank and taking good care of it. I'll mess with the one gallon later

by **2tall** on Sun Aug 08, 2010 3:47 pm

Theres no hurry! LOL!

by **elliriyanna** on Sun Aug 08, 2010 3:52 pm

very true

I have enough to focus on and keeping one little buddy happy will keep me busy.

Could I get some ADF's or should I just divide the tank and let them each have 5 gallons?

by **2tall** on Sun Aug 08, 2010 3:58 pm

I've heard that you can keep ADF's in with Bettas. It depends on the tempermant of the Betta because some will nip at them. I'm considering ADF's on one half when I divide. Maybe shrimp or pygmy corys.
I just picture a one legged frog swimming in circles! lol!

by **elliriyanna** on Sun Aug 08, 2010 4:53 pm

aww ... My Ryu didnt actually eat his buddy .. Just killed him .. I have a power filter in the tank though so I'm sure the ADF's will outswim him lol

by **silverrabbit** on Sun Aug 08, 2010 6:45 pm

If you get ADF's you will have to hand feed them every couple of days as they have poor eyesight and won't find their dinner (bloodworms) before the betta does, and if he pigs out it'll make him possibly bloated/constipated.

ADFs are cool though Smile

You could have some small shrimp in the 1 gal, or some snails?

by **2tall** on Sun Aug 08, 2010 6:50 pm

Will shrimp alone keep a small 2.5gl. (U/G filter) cycled & how many? I've seen cherry shrimp 2 for $3(2lbs.).

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