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.
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.
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.
no they do no. betas attack the goldfishes tail causing it stress and some times death
No and do not even attempt to breed Betta fish unless you know exactly what you are doing.
I has fore bettas so bettas live in the us cause I do Answer: Well in addition to that answer, Betta's are native to Japan which is where the name "Japanese Fighting Fish" came from.
Bettas only live a couple of years.
Bettas thrive in temperatures that are 78F to 80F
Bettas LOVE to eat snails.
Yes. Female bettas of all ages can live safely with other female bettas. Female bettas, unlike males, are not violent. Actually, they are quite docile and calm.
No, you need a 10 gallon aquarium. Bettas should not be kept in bowls at all. 2.5 gallons is the minimum.
No your betta can live in a plastic tank as well. One of my betta fish live in an acrylic tank with silicon sealing the joint pieces.
No, they can live alone or with other female bettas. They might bite each other but won't kill.
He will kill every one of the females if they are left with him. Bettas have evolved over millions of years to chase away any other member of the same species. That is what Bettas do to other Bettas.
Likely, cories and less aggressive bettas such as females generally get along, but it really depends on the individual betta's temprament.
Baby bettas should be fed live or frozen brine shrimp and daphnia. Older bettas will eat bloodworms,daphnia,brine shrimp,betta pellets, and blackworms.
bettas need little space to live. they do not like big spaces.