Who Gives A Fish Forums

stormer4 wrote: ↑Sat May 24, 2025 9:09 am I kept mine in a bowl for a year and he was fine. Just sayin'. But yeah, bigger is probably better if you can swing it.

Just because your fish survived doesn't mean it was happy. Bettas in proper tanks live longer and show more natural behaviors.

I've seen bettas in bowls at pet stores, but that doesn't mean it's right. They're stuck in tiny cups there too. Doesn't make it okay for long-term care.

Bowls lack surface area for gas exchange, which is crucial for bettas. They're labyrinth fish and need access to the surface to breathe. A tank with a wide footprint is way better.

I'm new to this, but even I can see bowls aren't great. My betta's in a 10-gallon now and he's way more active than when he was in a bowl.

Bowls are a bad vibe for bettas. They need space, heat, and filtration. Period.