Betta Fish: Bowls vs Tanks | Non Biased FACTS
Betta 7 years ago 19,410 views
I was requested to talk about my opinion on bowls vs tanks quite a while ago. I took that idea and switched it around to list the pros and cons that may arrise with each housing option. My goal with this video was to provide a single source of most common concerns someone may have when wanting to get a betta. I WILL NOT ever look down on someone who keeps their betta in a 1 gallon bowl. I have done it myself in the past and have no right to criticize others. Judging someone profusely for their pet care choices that do not mirror your own often yeilds negative results. Others leaving negative and/or rude comments on my older videos did not persuade me to upgrade my tanks, it was my thorough research, desire to give my bettas a luxury home, and urge to buy the really large, fancy ornaments in the pet store that simply didn't did fit in my bowls. I made the personal choice to upgrade my tanks based off facts that I learned. This said, harrassing someone's social medias with comments stating "FISH ABUSE!!1!!" is NOT effective. While it has not happened to me in large numbers, I see it on other's videos in the betta community. Educate. Do not Hate. Fish Abuse is: -Keeping your betta in the store cup permanently. -Not feeding your betta. Ever. -Severe daily overfeeding. -Sport fighting (Like dog fighting, but with male bettas) -Never cleaning the tank. Ever. -Pulling a Darla from Finding Nemo and shaking the bag. -Leaving him out of water. Fish Abuse is NOT: A heated, 1 gallon bowl with regular water changes, silk or live plants, constant 0 ammonia, and a active little betta fish. From my past experience with bowls, I can say: Two bettas became more active in their new, larger tanks. Two bettas either stayed the same or became slightly less active. I see tanks vs bowls as apartment vs a 3 storey mansion. Is an apartment an abusive and toxic environment? Of course not. It may be smaller, and you can't do triple back handsprings in your kitchen, but it is a happy, healthy home if you maintain it. Yes, a 3 storey mansion would be fun and luxurious, but it is NOT required to live. Everyone would enjoy more space as the grass is always greener on the other side. Even for a fish - the water is clearer in the other tank. New Video Every Thursday. Find Me on Instagram: officialbetterbetta Intro Music by Bensound.com All remaining music by YouTube Audio Library.
Tanks are much betta.
But to prevent these guys from complaining you can DIY a small sponge filter for your bowl too no one can complain then
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Even if you care for the pet you can still keep it in a bowl with a tiny sponge filter if you can DIY it then with regular water changes your Betta would be perfect
Also you can read the previous comment where his Betta did better in a 3 gallon rather than 5 gallon tank
On the other hand, many superstores--Walmart and Meijers--will sell a complete tank-kit that includes filter and lighting, requiring only decor items to be purchased separately... And all that can be had at a great bargain, if you shop-around and your timing is right. After all... getting something like 25-lbs. of quality gravel of a specific color desired, for under $20.00, while some places would charge you $6/5-lbs... and getting, say, a full 20-gal tank kit w/accessories marked $89-100.00 at 20%-off... that's a good-part of what makes this hobby rewarding.
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Ps. I've been going through many betta videos since Becoming proud owner of my first betta. I'm glad to have found your channel. Stay awesome!
LFS's hate me for always knockin on their little cup theories, but that's fine by me....rather them hate me and learn something to help the fish.
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1. Healthy environment to swim and thrive
2. Looks stunning; especially when it's live planted and has natural decorations
3. teaches children responsibility and helps them learn how to properly take care of a pet
I decided to make a list of what I think the perfect beta home is like. I use most of these things for my fish but a few of the things I use are no longer produced or there are less expensive options that work just as well.
The tank: Great choice 10 gallon glass tank- petsmart: price-$ 15
The heater: aqueon 50W heater
-petsmart: price - $ 30
The filter: the aqueon quiet flow power filter 10- petsmart: price- $ 15
The hood:aqua culture LED aquarium hood - Walmart: price - $20
The total: $80
This is the price of everything except plants, gravel/sand and caves and such as well as food water conditioner and a gravel vacuum. I would budget about $50 for those things even though I would probably only spend 30 of that. (All prices are approximate and in USD) these fish are not disposable pets or cheap pets either. Please never buy any pet on impulse or just because you think that they are pretty.
Thank you for reading my whole comment as I know it's a long one!
Saved you kids some money for a more fancy Betta haha
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