Can a betta live in a bowl without a filter?

Question:

I'm scared that he might die sooner than he should, because he thrived so well in that other tank. What should I do? Oh and hear is the lin for that cool bowl I have: http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?familyid=14428&Ntt=hanging%20betta%20bowl&OneResultRedirect=1

Answers:

Marlyn will survive, but he definitely won't thrive. i kept my betta Bubbles in a one gallon bowl for a while, but i moved him to a 2-3 gal petco tank (called the kritter keeper, medium size). He's doing pretty good now! He's better off in his tank, but if you absolutely need to move him, get a small table to set the tank on. oh, and they dont absolutely need a filter, but it is good for them. make sure you do 20% water changes evry 2 weeks. do you have a heater? as long as the room is warm enough, i guess you wouldnt need one, but in the winter, it might get cold. But remember: if you absolutely must move Marlyn, he will just survive, and chances are that he probably won't do as well. Good luck!

yes he can. all that wold happen is he if its not a 1 gal tank he would get bigger. but since bettas originally live in puddles

i had tons of betta fish ( not all at one time ) and the pet store said it was fine and my betta lived a long time .

To be honest he probably will die sooner in the wall thing. You're better off with your tank.

Yes they breath air from the surface.it cam be a regular fish bowl. just clean it about 2 times a weekit will do fine my betta has been in a half gallon tank for over 2 years with no light and i only do water changes about once a month (i tried doing them more often but it just stressed him and almost killed him so i do them less often) it really kinda depends on how your fish reacts to the water mine likes his tank and when i tried putting him in a big heated filtered tank he layed on the bottom and almost died so i put him back in his tank and he loves it.Your fish does not NEED a filter. It can go up to the surface to get oxygen. Certain fish can do this and Bettas are one of them. However, I would make sure that you do not significantly reduce the amount of water he gets to live in...which you would be if you used that new bowl because it is less than a gallon. I suppose if you change the water often enough it would be ok, but fish like to have plenty of water to swim in. Could you buy a fish tank with a stand or some little table so that your current tank could still fit in your room?Hey, yes betta fish can live in a bowl. Mine stayed in a fancy clear glass vase for 2 years. We cleaned her bowl once a week. It did have some marbley things on the bottom, but they were for decor. It did stay on a stand under a lamp, but it was only on for a few hours a night. The sunlight was the only light other than that. And no, they don't need a water pump as long as there is a wide top. Bettas breathe air though their mouths as well as their gills.