Is it true that Betta Fish do not like large bowls or fish tanks?

I recently bought a Betta Fish and Betta Fish Bowl from Petsmart. I thought my new fish would like the comfortable size of the bowl since it was marketed for the fish, but he seems to do nothing but swim at the very top of the bowl. I have had a Betta Fish before in another vase-like glass container and it acted more lively and used more of his underwater space.

Is my fish not happy or is it true that Betta Fish like smaller confined spaces? Asked by tallgirl2123 48 months ago Similar questions: true Betta Fish large bowls fish tanks Pets > Fish.

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They will do well in small aquariums, but can survive (not flourish) in small bowls. They will do well in small aquariums, but can survive (not flourish) in small bowls. Here's some related info from bettafish.Com:"Whereas most fish may require elaborate setups with filters, skimmers, heaters and more to survive, the betta is typically fine in a small bowl without any equipment.

No fish store would be complete without a collection of betta splendens ready and waiting for new homes. The betta has been referred to as the "gateway fish" because unsuspecting purchasers often start with small betta fish bowls and find themselves with full scale fish tanks before long! The Siamese Fighting Fish Needs SpaceThere is some debate about whether the betta fish needs or would prefer more room, but they certainly can live in small aquariums.

Betta fish come in many varieties. There are regular bettas, crown tail bettas, twin tail bettas, and more. There are show bettas and bettas that are caught in the wild and of great value because they refresh the betta gene pool.

Betta fish have been found to live for up to three years in the right conditions, but few in home aquariums will live anywhere near this long. You may have heard betta fish referred to as "Siamese Fighting Fish." This is because male bettas are extremely aggresive towards one another and will fight.

They have been known to flare up upon seeing their own reflections so as to intimidate what they perceive as another betta. Female betta fish are not quite that aggressive towards each other, though it is recommended that there be many hiding places inside a tank if several female betta fish are to be kept together. Keeping two male betta fish together will almost certainly result in one dying.

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They do well in larger tanks. I've kept betas (one at a time in a container) in everything from a quart glass jar to a glass vase with a plant balanced on top to a 10 gal. Tank.

They do well in all sizes it seems, but in the smaller ones you need to do a water change more often. A half water change every couple of weeks for the smaller containers, and in larger containers I've gone as much as 8 weeks without a half change. I didn't go that long regularly, but he seemed to be ok with it.

He's spending time near the top either breathing, eating, or building a small part of a bubble nest. I did find they usually won't eat things that have fallen very far into the water. Mine didn't anyway.

They seem to like to eat from the surface or near it.

They're fine in small bowls They typically live in rice puddles, so small shallow bowls are fine. They're used to the surface, so that's why your Beta is going to the top. Also, they're prone to flipping and creating foam at the top; it has to do with breeding habbits.As a result, without lids, they're capable of flipping OUT.

I had two betas do that. One got eaten by the cat, as a result. The other I caught him in time and he lived.

Wikipedia says: Normally, bettas live 2-5 years depending on how they are cared for. Male bettas that live alone in large individual tanks and get daily exercise have lived 6 years or longer in laboratories. Typically, males purchased from a pet store are over four months old, at a point when their finnage becomes fullest and most attractive.

Due to their shorter finnage, females available in pet stores are often only 3-6 months old..... Males sometimes create bubble nests even in the absence of female and young. This may result from quick temperature changes, barometric changes, changes to materials in a tank, or the presence of other males or females. When kept in a small container such as a vase, the fish need frequent, sometimes daily water changes to rid the water of fatal ammonia build up which remains the main cause of death for the uneducated betta owner and the container must be kept in a warm room, at a steady temperature of between 76-85 degrees.

Drastic temperature changes can put the betta into shock and may prove fatal. Temperatures lower that 76 degrees lead to lethargy and make bettas more prone to illness. A three-gallon tank is the minimum size tank in which a betta should be kept.

Fish of this breed are often kept in small containers, or even in vases as a display piece. Many bettas end up drowning as these decorative vases do not allow the bettas to surface for air. Many argue that they should not be kept in these conditions, that they are only sold in small containers because they will fight if kept with other bettas or incompatible fish.

Such small containers are also used as a marketing tactic by many pet stores that promote bettas as a display fish and, incorrectly, state that they don't need much water and like smaller containers. It is recommended by these groups that bettas, like all fish, should have adequate filtration and have a heated environment, as they are a tropical breed and are prone to illness and death if not kept in conditions suited to their breed. These groups also frown upon them being kept in less than two gallons of water, as is often practiced when the breed is used as a display.

They recommend that a living environment of at least five gallons is 'ideal'. To maximize the lifespan of the fish and ensure their well being, they should always be kept in appropriately sized tanks.As a rule of thumb, for each inch of fish there must be at least one gallon of water in its tank. Bettas ideally should be kept in a filtered tank of five gallons or more and treated like any other freshwater tank fish.

Nonetheless, to keep an individual B. Splendens, a minimum tank size of at least three U.S. gallons is recommended, if it will be kept in a warm room. Some authorities maintain that for a betta to lead a happy life and live the maximum lifespan, as much as five U.S. gallons is necessary.2 This absolute minimum ratio (eight litres/fish) holds true for both females and males who are being housed individually as well as females who are being housed together; this means that the smallest tank that can become a female community tank is ten U.S. gallons, which can hold four peaceful females.

A tank of five U.S. gallons will allow the use of a heater to maintain a temperature of about 27°C, or 80°F.It is optimum to keep the pH levels of the water between 6.5 and 8.0. One must take care in monitoring the pH levels to ensure the health of the fish, specifically if CO2 injection is being used in a planted tank, which can result in rapid spikes of pH values. Live plants will improve the water quality.

Also, since the betta obtains oxygen from the air, the tank must not be covered with an air-tight lid and the betta must be able to easily reach the surface. It should be noted that the lid must not leave any gaps large enough for the betta to jump out. Bettas are notorious for their jumping abilities and there have been many recorded cases of bettas killing themselves.

However, they have often been known to survive up to five hours outside the tank. For what it's worth: I had a beta bowl, about 4 cup size, and changed the water weekly. The fish lived for a year before he jumped.

Sources: Wikipedia, personal experience (PetCo shopper) HaleyBob's Recommendations Fish Bubbles - Wall Hanging Fish Tank - 3.6L Amazon List Price: $50.00 Average Customer Rating: 3.0 out of 5 (based on 7 reviews) That looks sweet! .

Yes and no Betta fish do need a certain ammount of space, but if they have too much space they may tend to want to hide. According to betta-fish.net:" rel="nofollow">betta-fish.net: "I recommend 1 gallon of water for every inch of fish. So if your betta fish is 2 inches then you need at least a 2 gallon bowl but 3 would be nice to allow some growing room." "Also make sure that you don't buy too big of a tank, otherwise you betta will most likely hide and you will never see it.

A large tank would be ideal if you have lots of fish. Remember that betta fish can not be in tanks with certain types of other fish as they are very territorial." I hope this helps :) Sources: betta-fish.net Kittyb's Recommendations Betta: Your Happy Healthy Pet Amazon List Price: $12.99 Used from: $6.93 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 2 reviews) Betta Care (Quick and Easy) Amazon List Price: $3.95 Used from: $0.79 Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 4 reviews) Caring For Betta Fish Amazon List Price: $29.97 Used from: $29.37 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 11 reviews) .

The last beta I had, I put in a 40 gal community tank. He used most of the tank. I believe betas ususally live in small stagnant ponds, ditched and/or puddles and become acclimated to residing in confined spaces.

I don't believe a fish has a "happy" section to their brain. A fish, as a general rule only has three thoughts: 1. Can it eat me?

If the answer is yes, run! If no, go to #2. 2.

Can I eat it? If the answer is yes, do so. If no, go to #3.3. Can I breed with it?

If the answer is yes, do so. If no, ignore it.

With a betta, should I wait to add him until I have the other fish in the tank so that he doesn't establish his territory.

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