Tetra LED Half Moon, Betta Kit, 1.1-Gallon

I bought this for an unexpected addition (a free betta) I received when I bought my special Betta off Ebay. I placed the special one in the 8-gallon tank I prepared for it, but I had no place to put the other little guy. I was looking for cheap and small tanks for the other one to put on my desk. This one works pretty well and the ability to switch the placement of the light is nifty. The curved front of the tank is quite elegant. (I don't place as much as importance on the free Betta, but I value its life and think it should have a home better than a spare bucket I had laying around.)

Word to the wise, Bettas should be kept in at least 2.5 gallon tanks with a gentle filtration system if you value their health. If they are kept in still water 1 gallon tanks, changing their water at least twice a week is suggested because chemicals created by waste and left over food can contaminate the tank, especially in such a small area.

I bought a 1 pound bag of decorative gravel which managed to just barely cover the bottom of the tank as well as the bumps protruding from the bottom to accommodate the LED lights.

In conclusion: The title is a bit misleading because I don't think it qualifies as a "kit" because it only includes the tank itself and lights. If you want a true kit, look for ones that come with a filter, lighting, and possibly gravel and/or other accoutrements.

This tank is a great size and visually pleasant, however the led lights went out and started flickering after a few days of use. I liked that it wasn't super small...with some live plants it looks very nice.

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Let me tell you some things i've learned over the years..

1. My Crowntail Betta is in a 1 gallon & hated anything bigger than that..

2. My Sons' Double Tail Betta is in a 2 gallon tank and loves the room he has..

3. My daughter has her Betta in a 3 Gallon tank and he hated the open space as well..

4. Back in the day i had a Betta that was in a 10 Gallon tank with guppies & tetras and he loved it and lived to be about 5 yrs old.

So really it depends on the fish, either they'll like the small space or they won't.. my experience has been about 50-50.

This tank is similar to my daughters' minus the light. So i'd think a Betta would be happier in this tank, with a small sponge filter & low temp heater added perhaps..

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Its a cute little fish tank. There is a light that can sit on top of the tank or be slid into a pocket under the tank. Tank arrived cracked but still usable.

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I bought this tank at Petco for my crowntail male betta. He got nervous in larger spaces, but seemed to enjoy being in here with a tall leafy plant in one corner for hiding spots.

However there is an opening in the tank lid large enough for a betta to jump through. I noticed this from the beginning and tried to block it off with leaves just below the water. This worked for five months; he paid no attention to the gap. Then one day he managed to get past the leaves and jumped out of the tank while I was at work. By the time I got home it was too late to rescue him.

Bettas are big time jumpers. If you buy this tank, make sure you block off the opening, perhaps with plastic mesh, so you have enough fresh air, but your little friend is safe.

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