2006-10-19 03:45:55 · 9 answers · asked by chanlen2005 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
I'd reccomend keeping a betta in at least 2 gallons, or better yet 5 gallons. In a 1/2 gallon tank you'll need to change the water every 4 days.
Note that betta breath air from the surface of the water so bubbles don't help. An undergravel filter produces bubbles, and will help keep the water clean.
2006-10-19 11:40:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well unfortunately the environment which you have provided is not healthy for a betta. He will not thrive in a bowl. 1. Betta's are tropical fish. They are native to Southeast Asia where it is consistently warm so the Betta's preferred temperature range is 78F-82F. Much higher than room temperature commonly is, especially this time of year so an aquarium heater is necessary in most cases. - When fish are kept in a temperature that is too low they will be lethargic, unlikely to eat, and susecptible to disease. 2. ALL fish kept as pets should have filtration. A filter not only aerates the water, but it is responsible for the break down of fish waste. Fish waste is given off in the form of ammonia which is toxic. When you have a cycled filtration system beneficial bacteria enhabits the media and breaks down ammonia into nitrite (which is also lethal) and finally into nitrates which are much less harmful and easily kept at a manageable level by performing weekly partial water changes. 3. A 1/2 gallon bowl is too small for any fish. Many consider the minimum for a betta to be about 5 gallons. It provides enough swimming space, is safe to heat, and makes for a more stable environment than smaller volumes. - Also, bettas are known jumpers and may jump out of uncovered bowls. So a proper tank with a full lid is important.
2016-05-22 01:54:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you'll be able to find a light canopy for a bowl that small, but a lot of pet supply stores sell undergravel filter systems that will bubble specifically for small fishbowls. If you're not looking for filtration, any small air pump, hose and diffuser stone will work.
2006-10-19 03:49:08 · answer #3 · answered by desiderio 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Petco or Pet Warehouse or maybe Ebay.
2006-10-19 03:53:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try pet stores like Petco or Petsmart. They probably have them.
2006-10-19 03:48:31 · answer #5 · answered by bjtrots 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at your local petstore or I hate to say it but even walmart
2006-10-19 05:34:07 · answer #6 · answered by C live 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.bigalsonline.com
2006-10-19 05:41:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
walmart, they have it all
2006-10-19 03:48:30 · answer #8 · answered by junebug501 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
E-Bay !! ?;)~
2006-10-19 04:27:55 · answer #9 · answered by PaPa Norm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋