Betta question

[Christmas_Hamster]

Try giving him plenty of space to move. A 1 gallon is the minimum but 2.5 gallons is much better

Try reading about bettas on these sites:

http://www.ultimatebettas.com/
http://www.freewebs.com/betta_fish/index.htm
http://www.petfish.net/forum/index.php/board,8.0.html
http://www.petfish.net/kb/9/

Hope that helps

[caseysmom]

He is in a glass bowl not too big, probably not big enough. I need something with a lid, the kitty tries to get at him if I don't put him up and away.

Its been pretty warm so I don't think he is cold.

[Christmas_Hamster]

Another reason for a lid is because bettas jump. Yiu should get a lid quickly. On your next water change measure how many cups of water you can get in it. 8 cups=0.5 gallon. 16 cups=1 gallon. Etc.

have fun with your betta they really are great pets

[caseysmom]

I actually had a betta probably 10 years ago, it lived for 2 years. It just seemed a lot more active than this one and it was in a smaller bowl.