| So, you're thinking about buying a Betta fish. You see | | | | The water in a Betta vase, even when changed |
| them everywhere in a Betta vase, or small bowl, but | | | | frequently, is not nearly as disease free and clean as |
| is this type of Betta house conducive to long life and | | | | that in a Betta house that has a water filtration |
| health? The Betta vase you got with your fish from | | | | system. Aside from filtering the water to clean it, the |
| the pet store may appear large enough for your little | | | | filter breeds good bacteria in its reservoir that help |
| friend, but it is lacking three essential characteristics | | | | control the ammonia levels in your fish's habitat. This |
| to make it the perfect Betta house your Neptunian | | | | keeps your finny friend comfortable and healthy, and |
| buddy can be proud of. | | | | makes water changes and tank cleanings much |
| 1 - Temperature regulation | | | | easier. |
| Unlike you and me, your little Betta can not simply | | | | 3 - Space |
| add a sweater, or change into shorts and a t-shirt to | | | | Yep, your fish can survive in his little Betta vase, but |
| regulate his body temperature. He also can not adjust | | | | he can only thrive in a Betta house that is three or |
| the thermostat in his Betta house. In the case of a | | | | more gallons. Your fish needs more room to swim |
| Betta vase, there is no means of regulating | | | | and check out his new digs. He gets much more |
| temperature. To provide your fish with the best | | | | exercise in a larger tank. His personality has room to |
| possible chance at a long, healthy life, a heater with | | | | grow, and he will live longer and stronger. I prefer |
| programmable thermostat needs to be in place. | | | | five gallons at least, but a three gallon is even a huge |
| 2 - High water quality | | | | improvement over the tiny Betta vase he is in now. |