Betta Bowl

**j_vincent** · 07-31-2012, 03:04 AM

So I am generally against having a betta tank as I live in Colorado and it's very dry (this year especially) and it is a daily chore to pour small amounts of water to keep it leveled off and preventing evaporation rings from forming around the top. However, that being said, my wife and I found a very cool bowl with a narrow(ish) opening and, since it was her desire, I don't have to do any maintenance, save for the setup. It is actually become a great centerpiece for our dining table. This past winter wasn't so bad, but this summer dryness really keeps her adding water. It's incredible how quickly it goes here. Anyway, here's the tank. This is month 10 and the betta is really cool.

**FinalJenemba** · 07-31-2012, 03:12 AM

That's a really neat looking little tank! How many gallons and what are you using for filtration and heat?

**j_vincent** · 07-31-2012, 03:43 AM

Originally Posted by FinalJenemba

That's a really neat looking little tank! How many gallons and what are you using for filtration and heat?

Our house stays at a pretty stable 75 degrees and my wife uses water from one of our other tanks to do a water change weekly, which is only about a quarter gallon I think. There is nothing but a light on this guy and he's been happy for almost a year. The light is just a cheapo she pulled off of a mini terrarium and does put out a little heat so I imagine that the tank temp fluctuates between 73 and 78F. It's about 1.25 gallons I think. I'm not really sure.

**Honey Badger 1** · 07-31-2012, 03:48 AM

Why would you use old tank water for the betta. If you aren't gonna use a filter the least you could give him is clean fresh water every day.

**j_vincent** · 07-31-2012, 03:54 AM

Originally Posted by mommy1

Why would you use old tank water for the betta. If you aren't gonna use a filter the least you could give him is clean fresh water every day.

You obviously didn't read the whole post. He does get new water.....daily. It's only once a week that he gets a larger change.

**KingFisher** · 07-31-2012, 03:58 AM

Originally Posted by j_vincent

You obviously didn't read the whole post. He does get new water.....daily. It's only once a week that he gets a larger change.

topoffs do not count as a waterchange

**Honey Badger 1** · 07-31-2012, 03:58 AM

I did read the whole post, and I still say why would you put dirty water in his bowl? If you aren't going to use a filter the least you could do is add clean fresh water every day. Also if the bowl does actually get down to 73 degrees that's a bit cool for a betta and could lead to illness.