Things You'll Need:
- vase type fish tank
- beta fish
- rocks or glass beads for bottom of vase (better if matches beta)
- peace lilly
- plastic lid that fits the opening on the vase
- beta food
- ribbon (optional)
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Step 1
Wash the vase and the rocks and also make sure the peace lilly is free of dirt (rinse in cool water) any dirt will cloud the water.
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Step 2
Place the rocks in the bottom of the vase, cut a hole in the plastic lid big enough for the roots of the peace lilly to fit through, make sure roots are long enough to reach the water once the vase is full of water
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Step 3
Fill vase with water place beta in water and then put the plastic lid with the peace lilly on the vase, making sure the roots are in the water. Now tie a ribbon around the neck of the vase. Now you have a beatiful plant and pet in one. This makes a great gift or just a nice office decoration, with little maintenance. The beta will feed off of the plant and the plant feeds off of the beta's waste and the water.
Comments
scooter181 said
on 5/16/2009 not my favorite setup, actually it's a stupid setup.
janekl said
on 4/6/2009 Bettabreeder is largely right. Your Betta MUST be able to breath fresh air, so at very least insert a few straws among the stems and roots of the plant to allow airflow into the vase. Their water should be cleaned regularily and dechlorinated. To clean the water, remove one half of the water and replace it with aged, dechlorinated water. They are tropical fish and are happiest with a temperature around 80, however, they will live just fine in temperatures as low as 72. Your betta WILL NOT be healthy if you rely on the plant's roots to feed it. Betta fish are meat eaters and you can buy food for them at a low price at any pet store. They need to be fed daily.So long as the vase is large enough, this is not an inhumane setup SO LONG as your fish has clean water, fresh air and food daily.
Carriey94 said
on 1/26/2009 In response to bettabreeder, I have done research on this and contrary to your beliefs, My Betta's live a very long time when the tanks are mantained as I have stated. Please try not to be so rude when posting in here. This is a friendly site and I hope it stays that way.
In response to mrussell5 I have never run in to this problem before, but I would try a different plant.
bettabreeder said
on 1/26/2009 This is not an appropriate way to house your pet! Please do a little research on anabantoids in general(the family of fish betta's belong too)and betta's in particular. They need access to the air as they have a lung like organ called a labyrinth to breath with. They must have regularly cleaned, de-chlorinated water. They are tropical fish and must be kept in heated containers in most climates. Your betta will survive for a while in a vase stuffed with a peace lily, but he will not be active and he will not thrive. If you have trouble keeping your betta's alive, find a good forum and get some proper help!
mrussell5 said
on 12/1/2008 Do you know how to get rid of bugs in the beta bowl? I keep washing and tried to really rinse the plant and roots well, but the little blag bugs keep coming back. Any advice?