I don't think this is gonna work!

[Flatcoatluver]

ahhh those pics are so cute!!!

My cat tried ONCE to get the fish with her paw adn the betta attacked her!!! She hasn't gone back to that tank sence.

[Uabassoon]

They are comfortable in small bowls as their natural habitat is puddles and small ponds.

This is a HUGE myth. Bettas live in rice patties. If you've ever seen a picture rice patties don't have small puddles, they are flooded! Tons and tons of room for them to swim. However their gills have adapted to allow them to survive during the short periods when the patties are drained. Just because they can survive doesn't mean that is how they should always live. I would sugggest getting your betta something larger, they really need at least a gallon. A 1 gallon tank with a light and fliter runs around $12 at Petsmart.

[jackie]

This is a HUGE myth. Bettas live in rice patties. If you've ever seen a picture rice patties don't have small puddles, they are flooded! Tons and tons of room for them to swim. However their gills have adapted to allow them to survive during the short periods when the patties are drained. Just because they can survive doesn't mean that is how they should always live. I would sugggest getting your betta something larger, they really need at least a gallon. A 1 gallon tank with a light and fliter runs around $12 at Petsmart.

I agree 100%, that betta needs a bigger tank, hopfully one with a lid to keep him safe from those cute sharks!

[catnapper]

I agree 100%, that betta needs a bigger tank, hopfully one with a lid to keep him safe from those cute sharks!

Then you've never met Pouncer. Those will remember my last attempt at a fish tank with him. Lets just say he's smarter than the average cat because he got the lids/hoods/tops off the tank within seconds. He got the lid off of this new bowl in half a second. The more I put up to deter him the more he's going to be determined to get at it. Trust me on this one. He's a stinker!

As it stands, everyone is quite happy to leave Mr. Betta alone. He gets fresh water and food per instructions. He's got lots of swimming room and is probably the most active Betta I've ever seen. They watch him swim but no longer poke at him, but they do occasionally stick their heads in for a little drink Its big excitement around here when I give him fresh water but other than that they ignore him