How to Make a Betta Fish Vase
Betta fish are very distinctive and beautiful. The males have long, flowing fins that flare out when they are mad, startled or showing off. Unfortunately, males are very territorial, so one can only keep a single male fish at a time. A very creative and visually appealing way to keep a betta is in a vase with a plant.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Large vase
- Gemstone rocks or glass pebbles
- Dieffenbachia, philodendron or peace lily plant
- Plastic cup
- Drinking straw
- Conditioning tablets (if water is from the tap)
- Betta fish
- Decorative ribbon
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Locate a large vase. Most craft departments carry vases that can be adapted to hold betta fish. Sometimes, they even include the plastic cup that holds the plant above the water. If the cup is not included, find a plastic cup the snugly fits in the neck of the vase.
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Rinse the rocks and the vase thoroughly to remove any residue that could harm the fish or the plant. Gently rinse the dirt off the roots of the plant, leaving the bare roots exposed.
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Cut a circular hole in the bottom of the plastic cup that is approximately 1.5 inches in diameter.
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Insert the plant's roots very carefully through the hole. Also insert a straw halfway through the hole as an air tube to give fresh air to the betta.
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Place the rocks in the vase. Add water, leaving 1.5 inches from the bottom of the vase neck. If using tap water, add water conditioner. Wait a few minutes, then gently put the fish in the vase.
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Place the plastic cup holding the plant into the neck of the vase. If desired, tie a ribbon around the neck of the vase.
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Tips & Warnings
Display two betta vases side by side. The bettas will be able to see one another and will flare out their fins, but they won't be in any danger since they are in separate containers.
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Comments
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I have had my fish for a week now.
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OK I started researching how to take care of a Betta when my first and only fish which was a Betta died it bothered me very much.I came to this website while looking and it got me thinking.I have cats, dogs geese, ferrets, ducks, goats, rabbits , lizards, frogs and have had others.For me an animal lover I can see if you are a fish lover how you might think this is inhuman but let me inform you who commented.1st to call people unknown to you dumb is inconsiderate 2nd when a Betta is normally purchased it is living in a tiny container so anything is going to be a better life then what it has had.Showing love and caring for a animal is what it needs even in a 20 girl tank if it has a owner that does not care for it can be sad and make it a prisoner.3rd have you compared vase life expectancy to tank/whatever life? I have there is NO difference still 5-7 yrs.If your worried about O2 well as long as you leave at least 2-3in of space between bottom of container holding lily and the top of the water, this will supply continued clean air into vase by air coming through and around the plant into vase not to mention plants produces O2. Also the size of vase I used holds several gallons of water, and I keep my lily plant roots trimmed so it does not take up to much space, so my Betta has plenty of room to swim around, and a additional plus is my Betta love to hide/hang out in the plant roots. Rice paddies yep they did do this but did you research that they were normally found in the shallow muddy puddles also? 4th. Temperature get a $1.50 therm.put in vase make sure it stays around 72-82deg.if not it is OK to put a Betta heater (about $20)in or place your vase near a lamp that can (not directly) shine on vase watch your temp (turn light off at night for Betta to sleep).They come up for air they don't need a filter.Yes a lot of 'comments' from people state that it is cruel but my Betta vase is often filled with bubbles a sign of happiness. If worried about food I feed mine a combo 1 feeding Betta bites, 1 feeding blood worms, 1 feeding brine shrimp just pay attention to what it likes(or eats fast)clean your vase as soon as see needed.Use common sense.Please don't take this helpful advice wrong just next time you post things try and not be hurtful we all are different and common sense tells me that if a person comes to this site for help they are looking to care for there animal. And not to be walked on or put down, if done right you can have a Betta in a vase, with a lily, not hurt the fish or the plant, and both live a long health and happy life. But it will take some investment of money, time, and a lot of care on the owners part. But it is worth it.
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Feb 28, 2011
I can't believe there are people out there dumb and inconsiderate enough to think that keeping a betta in a vase is a reasonable option. 1) Bettas are carnivores, they don't eat plant matter except in absolute desperation. 2) A plant will NOT adequately clean the water. 3) Bettas need space to swim around. What if you were confined to a tiny filthy bathroom with no flusher on the toilet and only insects to eat? You wouldn't last long, and neither will a fish in a vase. Duh. -
Thomas Vinyemon
Feb 01, 2011
I wish ehow would remove this Betta Vases post. Just because it's not outlawed yet doesn't make it right :( Prisoners can live in a tiny cell, but that doesn't mean they're thriving and happy.
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bettafriend
Feb 01, 2011
Healthy bettas should live for 5 to 7 years, but they live much shorter lives when kept in tiny glass vases without sufficient food, space, or oxygen. I am a professional Betta breeder and lover and no animal should live like that. Rice paddies and vast and go on for miles. Please do research on Betta fish before attempting a cruel method. Please consider the animal's needs before your decorative "needs". Thank you :)
