2007-03-01 07:07:27 · 11 answers · asked by Shirl T 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
While none of them will actually hurt your fish, glass is usually the best as it doesn't yellow over time like the other two choices would. It is also usually the cheapest. I would avoid plastic bowls as the yellow and crack with age.
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2007-03-01 07:16:44 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not a bowl, but a glass tank would be best because bettas need a heater and with glass aquariums you can use a heater and the heat will stay in. And, acrylic is the same as plastic.
2007-03-01 14:04:27 · answer #2 · answered by environgrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't matter just make sure the surface of the water is at the widest part of the bowl and its at least a gallon. Change all the water once a week. Get a general book on how to keep fish.
2007-03-05 05:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by Sunday P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
none, bowls are for fruit and ceral. the only kind of fish that should be in a bowl is tuna salad.
bowls are cruelty, and are outlawed in most european countries. fish that are small enough to fit in a bowl need heaters, fish that don't need heaters are too large for a bowl, and ALL fish should have filtration.
not to mention bowls are usually WAY over priced, a 1 gallon bowl at a pet store can often run $15, however, a 10gallon tank without a hood is only $10.
2007-03-01 09:47:20 · answer #4 · answered by Kylie Anne 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Defintatly glass, it is the cheapest and it also lasts the longest i have a beta and it started with a plastic bowl and it ended up getting a crack in it.
2007-03-01 07:19:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A glass fish tank would be more appropriate and it will keep your water cleaner.
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2007-03-01 10:12:24 · answer #6 · answered by coolevenat2inthemorning 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
glass. definately because unlike plastic it will not erode or like acrylic will not react with water.
so glass....having said that i did have my fish (bettas and tetras ) in plastic containers for a long time...and they not survived but also had a long life.
2007-03-01 07:15:54 · answer #7 · answered by kool kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would suggest that you get a tank instead. you can can get a 2.5 gallon tank for $8 from petsmart and you betta will be much happier. You also need to realize that bettas are tropical fish and will need a heater if you want it to last any substantial period of time.
2007-03-01 07:54:16 · answer #8 · answered by chamelean75 2 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Glass since acrylic or plastic are made from substances which can leech into the fish's water. Glass in a natural substance (heated sand) which shouldn't hurt your fish at all.
2007-03-01 07:12:37 · answer #9 · answered by SodaLicious 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
There are bowls that are made for betas. But, to answer your question glass is better. I had my beta in a glass vase that you can get at Wal-Mart in the craft section and it does say that it is for betas.
2007-03-01 07:26:07 · answer #10 · answered by Tabitha G 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋