Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Betta Fish Tanks
One of the main concerns when buying a betta fish is where you will keep it. Your options basically boil down to an aquarium or bowl. There are many reasons why you should consider betta tanks, but also some reasons why you shouldn’t. This article will discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages.
Advantage
One of the first benefits of choosing a bowl is that it is the much cheaper option. The least expensive aquarium will generally cost much more than the largest bowl you can buy. Most beginners opt for this option for this very reason.
Beginners will also enjoy the following advantage of betta tanks. They are very simple. You simply put your fish in the water and you are ready to go. This is far from the case in an aquarium. At a minimum, you should lay down gravel and a filtration system.
The size of a bowl can also be considered an advantage. Since they are usually smaller, you shouldn’t have a problem finding space for your new friend. With an aquarium, you will need to find a space large enough for it to fit.
A smaller size also means less weight. Even filled to the brim, a container should not weigh much more than an empty aquarium. You shouldn’t even bother trying to lift an aquarium when it’s full of water. Therefore, you will need to bring a source of water for changes. You can take a bowl wherever you want to change the water.
Disadvantages
Now that you know some of the advantages of betta tanks, how about we discuss some of the disadvantages? As mentioned above, size can be considered a benefit. However, since they are so small, they are only suitable for younger fish. As your fish grows, it will run out of space and you will have to buy something bigger.
Remember how easy it is to set up bowls? Well, since you won’t be installing a filtration system, you’ll need to do the water changes manually. Water can become toxic in such a small environment quite quickly, so this needs to be done very often.
However, you can get a filtration system for a bowl. But it can be tricky. You will need to find a design that is efficient enough, but not powerful enough to generate a strong current. Your fish wouldn’t appreciate that at all.
