Originally posted by micki76
Anna, when you say "bowl/vase", it isn't one of those vases with a plant in it is it? If so, get him in something else fast. That set-up will kill him.
Whoa! That set up is fine...if it is well maintained. Bettas need to breathe air, so the plant needs to have its roots trimmed regularly, and as was stated before they need to eat meat, not plant roots, and they can be fine setups as long as people keep these things in mind.