Keeping a Betta in a 2.5gal(11L)

Now I'm having doubts about keeping a betta in a small tank like mine.
I know petshops keep them in 4"x4" tanks, but thats unbelievably cruel.

Would 11 liters be enough for the little guy, considering that 50% of the tank space is plants?

I know it sounds stupid, I just want some clear advice on this.

TA
Ruan

 

11 litres... that's a 1ft right? I don't see it being a problem.

 

Its little under 1ft, dimensions are 250mmx220mmx190mm

 

its small, but as long as it has a heater it should be fine.

 

Yes I do have one, its almost never on though, LOL.

 

Hi Ruan
I've got Rikus(my little girl named him) in a 11L as well and he is one of the happiest fish i have. A few months ago i thought i would do him a favour and put him in a 2ft but he was very unhappy and would'nt eat, so i put him back and whoala - happy again. Glad to see u got a heater.

 

There are many people out there who keep their betta's in 8 Litres/2gallons and up and their bettas are perfectly happy. Water changes just become more important then but I say go for it.

 

Ja 11L will be fine. Just feed him properly and keep his water clean.

 

Thanks for the input guys, I'm sure he'll be happy then.
The water is at a constant temp of 27Degrees and 7.5 PH, good?

 

You can drop the PH a little. Though bettas has been tank bred for so long
that they might be use to higher ph.

 

It couldn't hurt to drop the PH a lil. It fluctuates a bit because of the CO2. As soon as the Betta goes in the CO2 gets chucked.