Put a plant in there for natural filtration and nutrients. This is big enough for a beta, who love enclosed dark places they can hide in. Theyre not big on swimming either. You guys are getting bent outta shape for nothing, this is a great idea and perfect for a beta. PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE this guide, it's wonderful.

Joanna Ahrens 3 weeks ago

I Have to make the stupid pun. What a "bright" idea!

zach vote 2 months ago

Obviously people don't know much about betas... They are one of the toughest fish who can survive in small places and can basically take care of themselves. This is a really creative guide!!

кαєℓу g. ¢нα 2 months ago

How long will the fish live in this tank and what do you feed it?I think my cats would find it fascinating entertainment.

Sandy Johnson 3 months ago

After looking at this popular creative idea i decided to do some research of my own, courtesy of Wikipedia: "The Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens, pron.: /ˈbɛtə/) also known as Betta, (particularly in the US[citation needed]), is a popular species of freshwater aquarium fish. In captivity, male B. splendens are best housed alone[9] since, as their name "fighting fish" implies, they will aggressively attack and kill (or be killed by) another male in their territory. Putting female and male specimens together is not recommended either. Although many retail pet shops market very small "bowls" for B. splendens and the fish can, in fact, survive in a small container for periods of time, for optimum health and vigor larger tanks should be used.[11] Recommended tank volume is 20 to 40 liters (5-10 gallons)." I hope this clears up any conflicts by looking at the facts of the species of fish and its natural habitat.

Sarah Elizabeth 4 months ago

what species of fish shall i use?

Sian Chaplin dfjen 4 months ago

Well said

Rane Body Decor 6 months ago

One tip I've learned to live by is that for each inch of fish you have, one gallon is required. So for a 2-3 inch betta, a 2-3 gallon tank would be optimal.

Kylie Chilcutt 6 months ago

However, you must accept the fact that bettas are highly adaptable creatures. There are many different species, and the ones in pet stores have lived in small spaces their ENTIRE LIVES. Should your tank have a filter? Probably. Should it have a heater? Not necessarily. If you keep your house in the 70 degree range, that is what a fish tank heater would heat your water to anyway. This lightbulb craft is cute. I have some of my own, just not with fish in them. (my betta lives in a 2.5 gal tank) You have to give this guy credit for the size of the lightbulb, as this is what most pet stores would recommend size-wise. Is this fish surviving in a small bowl? Yeah! He will probably live for 2 years! Is he happy in a small bowl? Probably not the happiest he could be, but it is not abuse. As long as the owner cares about the fish and treats him as a living animal and not decor, this betta has every chance of happiness in this bowl as any other.

Kylie Chilcutt 6 months ago

This is so cute and very creative!

Tiffany Sheaffer 7 months ago

Beta fish live in puddles in South America; their natural habitat is very small in general and they are aggressive fish as well so they aren't exactly great with others ( they often kill tank mates; but not saying they all do)

Katy Baker 8 months ago

It's creative and at pet shops some tanks are smaller than this

Melanie  11 months ago

Okay I went on a mini rant in favor of this but it wouldn't post it because it was too long. Long story short. I have a beta. It would be fine in this "tank" I would only suggest the addition of a plastic plant as betas like to hide.

Rane Body Decor 11 months ago

That's awesome! So creative!

Haley Headrick 11 months ago

If you want to use something a little bit sturdier as a holder a poultry holder also works

Allen Posey last year

I think this is so cool! That is an enormous light bulb too. It's probably bigger than the cups they come in.

Heather W last year

It definitely looks cool... But, why does one require a fish as a pet in the first place. It is pointless. They add no value to your life and you add no value to there's.

Bryan Carr last year

If you look at the picture of the lightbulb in his hand you can tell that its huge. The curve of the bulb is making the fish look bigger then it is. Remember it fit easily through the small hole in the bulb... Plus, it's a fish... Don't be so sensitive.

Dave Nienaber last year

Someone never saw Finding Nemo...

Bryan Carr last year

The fish is fine. I've worked with marine life including these fish. His fish is not going to need any more room then it has. I had a fish in a small bowl and it lived for 5 years, until my cats got into a fight and knocked over her bowl while I was away. I understand you think fish=big place to swim. No, take it from someone who knows. His fish is just fine. So be careful if the bulb easily shatters.

FabuloCity By Jessica last year

That is WAY TOO SMALL.

Anika Welkowitz last year

Known for jumping out of tanks.

Caitlin Kohan last year

The fish needs air because bettas do breath at the surface but other then that small space is okay. Oh and a male and a female would kill eachother. And female bettas are kni

Caitlin Kohan last year

This is awesome! I agree that fish was fine! Not to mention, it's a fish people! All it REALLY wants is food! :)

Evelyn Zabawa last year

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Katie LaMark last year

They don't need filters or anything else, and they aren't a tropical fish considering they're fresh water fish, they are found in shallow rivers or streams, this is actually a great way to keep them.

Karma Scapillato last year

These people talk like they know everything, Bettas are puddle fish and thrive in small spaces. Also they DO NOT need a heated tank, they n

Karma Scapillato last year

I actually do know what I am talking about. Hence my comments, I could go on with more reason why this is a bad idea but I doubt that would work. I just have faith in the guy who put this up to remove this and the fish from the inadequate bulb.

Caz Draven last year

Him moving and keeps him healthy.( my dog jumped on my lap and made me hit send) lol

Steph Pheonix. last year

I think that this is awesome! And you buy your beta fish that are sitting in a see thru solo cup. Also the stimulant your beta just place a mirror in front of him and he will kinda puff out and start moving his fins. This get hom

Steph Pheonix. last year

And please get your fish out of that bulb and into a proper filtered tank, he looks a fine looking fish so give him what he needs.

Caz Draven last year

Please remove this guide to stop others from doing this as it is animal cruelty and shame on the shop who said it was fine to do this.

Caz Draven last year

That is too small for any fish and it wrong to say that betta's to not need filtration. They do. A quick search shows this. "Betta fish have an organ known as the labyrinth organ which allows them to breathe air at the water's surface. It is often wrongly thought that this organ allows Betta fish to be kept in unmaintained aquaria.[2] This is a misconception as poor water quality makes all tropical fish, including Betta Splendens more susceptible to diseases such as fin rot"

Caz Draven last year

Great idea for a dorm room!

Tyera Pete last year

That's mean

Bryan Carr last year

I thought it was a pretty cool idea! No different then putting a Betta fish in a bowl with a plant.

Genevieve Romero last year

*paddies :p sorry

Leah Merrill last year

Betta fish naturally live in shallow rice patties, not the ocean. The fish is fine in this container.

Leah Merrill last year

I don't think this fish naturally lives in an entire ocean...................

Jessie Hu last year

U people are too sensitive. The fish is fine.

Becky Graves-Repp last year

Make it a terrarium instead. Feel sorry for her. Prolly die

Jojo Roberts last year

Wow. That's pretty cruel. It looks cool, but I feel sorry for the fish :(

Amy Butterfield last year

Get that poor fish out of the light bulb. Not cool at all. Fish needs space, that is kind of cruel.

Argent2012 Argent2012 last year

I agree with Jodi. Pet shops, for whatever reason, do not always know what is best, and sometimes give bad advice to make their sale. Betta fish need at least two gallons to move around in. Upon purchasing my betta, they told me he would be fine in a .5 gallon starter kit they sold me. But he wasn't happy. Fish need room to swim, and that fish can barely turn around. This is animal cruelty.

Katie LaMark last year

Wow what a great idea to decorate simple and easy

Maha Alasqah last year

It's an extremely clever idea but one I consider cruel-it has quite upset me. If a shop told me they considered a cupboard adequate space for you would that mean you were happy for me to make you live in there? (with no room, company or stimulus) Fish naturally live in an entire ocean, a tank is not ideal and a lightbulb unacceptable. I think in your heart you will know this is not right if you stop and think. I know you'll come up with some fantastic ideas when you put your imagination and focus into something more positive but please take the poor fish back to the shop, you were ill advised.

Jodie Bartholomew Oates last year

How do you plan on cleaning the "tank" out?? Also, beta's are tropical fish which means they should have a heated tank!! Just because their not in a heated tank when you buy them doesn't mean its right!! Just sayin!

Kathy Frost last year