All-Glass Mini Bow 2.5 Gallon, Tetra Water Wonders 1.5 Gallon, Marineland Eclipse Explorer II and Bettas?
I have a very energetic indigo/red delta tail betta fish. I really want to get him a bigger tank.
The tanks that I am debating on getting are the Tetra Water Wonders 1.5 Gallon, All-Glass Mini Bow 2.5 Gallon, or the Marineland Eclipse Explorer II. I hope to upgrade to a 5+ in the very near future, but I just can’t get a tank bigger than 3 gallons right now (5+ is over my budget now, and I don’t have the time to maintain a bigger tank).
I like the Marineland Eclipse Explorer II:
~It’s very stylish.
~Has a light.
~Has a BioWheel Filter, which is very good.
~Easy to maintain, just plug it in.
~No noisy air pump! 
I don’t like the Marineland Eclipse Explorer:
~It’s pricey compared to other tanks of the same size. It’s only avaliable online.
~Once the filter breaks (the electrical pump inside), I will not be able to get a new one. If I get a new one, I will have to pay the price of the tank itself!
~The light can break easily, but this isn’t my biggest concern.
~It doesn’t come with decor. (+$$$$)
~The cartridges are pricey ( for 1)
I like the All-Glass Mini Bow 2.5:
~It’s avaliable at most stores near me, including the non-pet stores.
~It’s visually appealing.
~It comes with a light.
~Pretty cheap.
I don’t like the All-Glass Mini Bow 2.5:
~The light can break easily.
~The Whisper 10i filter is big. (Not a big concern)
~No decor. (+$$$)
~The filter may be to strong for my betta.
I like the Tetra Water Wonders 1.5 Gallon:
~It’s compact in size.
~Very cheap.
~Comes with decor.
~Has a drawer.
~Has a light.
~The cartridges are cheap ( for 2)
I don’t like the Tetra Water Wonders 1.5:
~The light isn’t that bright.
~The filter is loud.
~The filter cartridges need to be changed more than others.
~The air pump is loud.
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Now, I need help deciding which tank to get.
I really, really, like the Mini Bow 2.5 (It would be my choice), but I must know if the current is too strong for a betta! I know you can adjust the current, but some people say that it’s still strong. I am not interested in getting the Red Sea Deco Nano Art filter.
So, I’m probably going to get the Water Wonders. But, it’s still loud, and I don’t like loud things. And people say the noise is not easy to muffle.
I wish I could get the Explorer, but it’s too pricey. It’s a very good tank, though.
I already have supplies: water conditioner, food, etc. I will have to get a heater, though. Probably the Hydor 7.5 watts Mini Heater.
Please tell reviews, experience, and if you recommend any of the above tanks. I will choose an answer that includes review, experiences, or recommendations as best. (I am NOT getting tankmates for my betta.) If there are any small tanks that you recommend, please tell!
Again, I want to know a little about the tanks from your perspective.
Thank you!
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Little Flipper
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I would get the 1.5 gallon tetra wonders I had the nemo and honestly I really liked it that light was fine for me and as long as the buzzing thing isn’t on a hard surface it won’t make noice i have one in my room and I sleep like a baby and as for the filter cartridges it really never has to be changed all you have to do is about once a month just rinse it under tap water and just put it back in
Get the biggest tank you can afford. That’s generally the rule when buying a tank.
Especially for a Betta, since so many people mistreat them by putting them in a bowl.
So with that being said, eliminate the Tetra Wonders 1.5 gallon from your list.
You could always buy your equipment separate, such as a 5 gallon tank, filter, heater, etc. This way you won’t have to worry about the price of the "all-in-one" kits or what they come with; you can buy what YOU want.
Good luck choosing a tank!
Sorry, but I never had any of these tanks, but I have a betta in the Elite Cool 10 tank (heres a pic) http://www.petspantry.tv/acatalog/13387.jpg
and I really like this tank. It has a cool shape, comes in orange, blue, sometimes purple, is quiet, comes in different sizes, has a small but powerful filter, and, best of all, is not too expensive. Mine was only like 30$. This tank comes with gravel that matches the tank colour, and maybe some plants and rocks (not too sure, its been so long since i bought it). It is also available in a lot of pet stores. Sorry that I didn’t really tell you very much about the other tanks, but I really like this one. Good luck finding the perfect tank!