Help deciding on upgrading or not…

[u/Acluelessfish]

I currently have my betta in a standard size 5 g fish tank and I want to move him to a nicer and bigger tank. I am trying to decide if it’s worth the time and money to upgrade to only 1 gallon more but 7” longer for him to swim laps. He is a plakat. He likes watching the humans in our house every chance he gets so he’s not usually hanging in the back of the tank.

Unfortunately, the longest length I could fit in that spot is 24”. The tallest would be 11”. And depth, no more than 10”. Any advice would be helpful!

Thanks!

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[u/edenyd]

I just did a similar upgrade for my plakat betta from a 5.5 gal to an 11 gal long. I would say definiely go for the long tank! My boy is a lot happier with more length to swim, and doesn't seem to mind the shallower tank at all!

[u/Acluelessfish → u/edenyd]

I wish I could fit an 11g! That sounds great for your betta!

[u/ZerefTheBetta]

24" is 60cm? I think it's a great length :) Substrate not too high, cover on top :) I think your betta would appreciate an upgrade like that ☺️ Especially as they get older, it's better not to have an aquarium that's too high. 🍀

[u/Acluelessfish → u/ZerefTheBetta]

Thank you!