Pet Betta Fish

I want to get a bigger bowl for my betta, but pet stores are too expensive is $ 40 for a bowl
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Thank you

Keeping fish is expensive business. Look for an aquarium filter and heater is much more beneficial for the Betta, and look nearly nine occasion also, tanks depreciate a LOT. If you look on ebay in your area you may be able to find a good deal - I picked up a 17 gallons tank with everything including fish to 65 pounds (I'm in the UK).

Also look in the supermarket pet in the sale - regular "boring" rectangular tanks are much cheaper than any fad "tank like orbs and tiny balls Silly.

So what is the question?

See, you already know how to say "no answers insulting" because you know full well that needs a Betta tank filtered and heated (at least 2.5 gallons) you should see first.

Instead of buying another bowl for the moment, buying a light filter (under gravel or fully submersible) yet. Even if you can find a Kit 2.5 gallon, that's fine.

EDIT: blrmkr74
"I do not know why the other poster said all this nonsense about filters and care for a single Betta fish. We kept our Betta in the tank is half gallon. They never seem too active and are easy keepers. "

You say they never seem too active, but in fact if the Betta had a proper house space for swimming and rounded HEATING for their metabolism to function properly and filtration to keep water parameters stable the proper tank size, you would see that they are active creatures. A half gallon is no better than the mugs are in store for pets, even if it is a little more water.

I do not know why the other poster said all this nonsense about filters and care for a single Betta fish. We kept our Betta in a tank half gallon. They never seem too active and are easy keepers. Betta are cheap to maintain. Their tanks do not need filters and gravel and are fairly easy to maintain. Be sure to properly change and take care of the water. If money is a problem, in my opinion would be that you can use any well cleaned and well rinsed glass or plastic container the size of your choice.

For more information on the care of Betta, try this site:

http://www.oneworldinternetcafe.com/bett ...

You can usually get a 10 gallon tank with heater, filter and light hood irradecent for $ 30 or less. Many more approprate for a betta bowl

5 gallon tanks are cheap. Make sure to filter the geta and eater, though.

If you do a little research online, you can find cheap tanks. Here is a 3 gallon tank for only $ 6.
http://www.amazon.com/Lees-Medium-Kritter-Keeper/dp/B0002APZOE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1248105013&sr=8-1
Even if they are intended to carriers for small animals, they also work great as reservoirs. I just bought one for my betta. Or if you really want to spoil your betta, you can get one gallon 5 (large) by the same vendor for about $ 8.

Bettas can live in small bowls, but if you want a healthy, active, betta stay longer, get the biggest tank and a heater and filter. Here is a hot-water tanks 5 gallons:
http://www.amazon.com/HEATER-Aquarium-Heater-Tanks-Gallons/dp/B0006JLPFE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1248105288&sr=1-1
I use it myself and it keeps the tank around 80 degrees. There is no way to check if the water heater when temperatures can vary a few degrees, but it does not seem to bother my betta. Filters can be a bit more expensive, especially interchangeable inserts can add up over Tim.