Quote Originally Posted by bckrazy
Actually, with very frequent water changes, a nicely planted/decorated tank with mental stimulation (in the form of another betta, a mirror, or you), and good food, a 2 gallon is fine for a Betta!

What Erica said. Bettas aren't your average fish and 2 gallons certainly isn't "crappy" as you described. A "crappy" life for a Betta is in a vase like the general public houses them.