i want a fish thats blue and/or purple but it has to be small enough i can keep it in a fish bowl.?

Question

Anyone know what kind i should look for?

Answer 1

You should get a betta fish, they are very pretty and come in reds, purples, blues, and some other interesting colors. They can live in a fish bowl for sure. Some petsmart stores sell bettas in a very small "tank" about the size of a coffee mug, and pebbles for about 7 dollars. But you cannot put two or more bettas in one tank, because they are not friendly with eachother.

Answer 2

If by bowl you mean something in the range of 2-3 gallons, a betta might be alright, if you are willing to also buy a heater (set in the 76-80 degree Fahrenheit range), a thermometer, substrate, some silk or live plants, and a hidey-hole (with no sharp bits).

However, if you really want to keep a healthy, happy, beautiful betta, you should really consider getting a 5 or more gal tank. A Mini-Bow 5 kit would be wonderful example.

If your bowl is less than 2 gallons - I strongly suggest not putting anything in it. Yes, a betta can SURVIVE in a 1-2 gallon bowl, but it certainly will not THRIVE.

And PLEASE don't any of those blasted peace lilys on top. Bettas are surface breathers - putting in a plant that covers the entire surface of the water will suffocate your betta.

Answer 3

The only fish capable of living in a bowl is the betta because it is the only fish that has the labyrinth lung which allows it to breath from the surface. However, I do have to agree with skittles that this is still not the most ideal situation for a betta. Bettas are carnivores and don't eat plants. Bettas are tropical fish and do best at temps around 75 degrees F.
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Answer 4

Everyone on here is saying betta. This is a horrible misconception. A betta needs a heater and a filter to truly be kept healthy. Yes they are kept in small bowls and little cups but if taken out of one of those little cups and put into a real aquarium the fish doesn't even really know how to swim because its never had to. You could be kept in a little closet your entire life if someone kept throwing in food and cleaning it out once in a while....but does that mean you should have to? Please don't keep your betta or any fish in a little bowl.

Answer 5

How small a bowl? Betta's are the best for smaller containers, but the difference in attitude between a lethargic, depressed vase kept fish and a Betta kept in 5 or more gallons is amazing. I've seen people comparing keeping fish in a bowl as the equivalent of keeping a mastiff in the bathroom. Yeah, they might live, but are they happy and healthy?

Answer 6

Like everyone's saying, bettas are pretty good for this application. I would like to add that a plant in the top of the bowl really helps keep the fish content (and alive) - I use a Peace Lily.

Answer 7

no fish should be kept in a fish bowl without a filter or heater

i know a bunch of people are gonna say betta

but these are TROPICAL and should have a heated TANK

How big is the fish bowl? You maybe could get away with a couple white clouds, but I still dont recommend it

Answer 8

Betta...

it is good to have two fishbowls...one that holds clean water that has had time to settle and be at the same temperature and is ready when the other bowl becomes a tiny bit murky.
Even better..if you can put in a small water filter.

Answer 9

Look for beta fish. They are usually blue in color and don't require a lot of care. Most come in their own little bowl.

Answer 10

a betta- they're easy to take care of and come in blue and purple. I have one and it has lived for the longest I've ever had a fish live.