Can bettas live in betta bowls?

Answer 1

Bettas can live in bowls because they are labyrinth fish, meaning they can gulp air to get their oxygen. HOWEVER....bettas should not be kept in anything smaller than a 1 gallon container. How you see them in the pet store is NOT how they should live the rest of their lives.

Answer 2

Yes, they can, and a person can live in an 8'x8' cell. It's about the same thing, except the fish didn't do anything to deserve such punishment.

Bettas, like most other fish, like to swim around. A single betta needs a 5-10 gallon tank with a heater and filter for optimum health. Plants and caves make it more interesting for him and a couple of rasboras might work, depending on his aggressive tendencies. They can't be kept with other bettas, but do appreciate tank mates if they have room. The red ones tend to be more aggressive. If he is aggressive, he will not do well with other fish unless he's in at least a 30 gallon tank. People tend to think they don't live long, but if they have enough room, clean water, and consistent temperature, they will be much less stressed and can live for a lot longer than expected.

They can live in 2 gallons, but you can live in a bathroom if someone feeds you. It would probably shorten your life and certainly make it less healthy.

Most fish can live for a few months maybe, at the most in too small a space. That is nothing compared to 5-7 years (how long bettas usually live). A 5 gal tank with some ghost shrimp, a heater, filter and real plants would give a betta the best life ever.

Unlike the males, which should not be kept with male or female bettas, the females can live peacefully together.

Answer 3

Keeping fish in Bowls is a rather touchy subject. Especially when it comes to Betta fish. Different hobbyists, biologists, breeders and excetera may give exaggerated and unreasonable statements and claims on why these fish shouldn't be in bowl. I, however, shall choose to be realistic.

Betta fish can most certainly live in a bowl adequately and happily. Since these fish have Libyrinth organ, they can live in unfiltered water, and they can be stranded on land from 10 to 30 minutes, given they stay wet(please be reasonable and don't try this). Ammonia and waste buildup isn't a problem if overfeeding doesn't occur. But change the bowl ONCE A WEEK to eliminate Ammonia that accumulated over time. !BUT KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BOWL AND A CUP! A proper bowl weighs about a gallon. A well maintained bowl is sufficient enough to keep a Betta alive and well. But if you have the money, then by all means, please do better.

Answer 4

no they do no. betas attack the goldfishes tail causing it stress and some times death

Answer 5

No and do not even attempt to breed Betta fish unless you know exactly what you are doing.