Can I use a styrofoam cup as a cave for my betta?

Question

what kind of things can i use to create a cave for my betta? is a styrofoam or plastic cup safe for bettas?

Answer 1

just go to the petstore and buy a real decorative fish cave. or you can get a big abalone shell, dig a small "path" in the gravel or prop it up somehow so your fish can hide under the shell. I tried it with my guppies, they love hiding under the abalone shell. But i wouldnt recoment styrofoam because it could have some kind of chemicals in it or could break down and ur fish could accidentily eat it.

Answer 2

Styrofoam cups float, so your betta will use it more as a base for his bubblenest. Thats how i get mine to build a big one so they breed.

Answer 3

The bestest and cheapest way is go to the therift store, and buy a small glass vase, cup, or something of that sort. I have light fixtures in my and a vase in my 55 gallon aquarium and they love it. Just bleach it and let it air out a day or so.

Answer 4

I heard styrofoam is poisonous, so use a plastic cup.

Answer 5

he's carried out whilst that bubble nest is stuffed with little toddler betta fish! :) Nature understand's what it somewhat is doing. He makes a bubble nest instinctual. in case you placed a woman interior of eyesight he will make the nest quicker or extra beneficial counting on his determination. :)

Answer 6

i have 2 6" pieces of 2" pvc pipe in my 30 gal. tank works great as a cave.

Answer 7

Its a hazard because in case pieces break off from the cups from the water, it can be harmful if ingested

Answer 8

A plastic cup might be ok, but I don't know about styrafoam.

Answer 9

strofoam cups will float and can sometimes be harmful. I wouldn't risk it because I love my betta fishy. :]

Answer 10

maybe but i know very know about Styrofoam