Hi y'all! I'm new to betta keeping.

[Prettyprada]

So let me introduce myself, Rosana; and my new-found love, Prada!

[ChoclateBetta]

The Horror! Plastic! Be warned they can hurt the Betta.Welcome.

[Reefing Madness]

Originally Posted by ChoclateBetta

The Horror! Plastic! Be warned they can hurt the Betta.Welcome.

Huh? Why is that?

[madmonahan]

they can rip his fins is what i think he means. ;)

welcome to the forum! pretty boy you have there! :D

[Reefing Madness]

Originally Posted by madmonahan

they can rip his fins is what i think he means. ;)

welcome to the forum! pretty boy you have there! :D

Ah, but its not the plastsic, its the size of the tank the fish is kept in thats the problem.

[Prettyprada]

His tank is 1.5 gallons. I'd get bigger, but it literally will not fit anywhere in my dorm other than the floor...

[Oldfishlady]

Welcome to the forum...

IMO/E-a 1.5gal unfiltered or filtered is fine to use for a Long fin male long term-provided that proper water changes are made....

Lots of different ways to keep this species successfully......

Enjoy your stay....

[ChoclateBetta]

I am only concerned with the plastic plant. I am interested by how shallow it is.

[LebronTheBetta]

Hello, and welcome to the forum and the world of betta-keeping!
The plant can't kill your betta, it may damage his fins, though. It's recommended to get live or silk plants, those can't harm his fins. A 1.5 gallon is perfectly fine, as long as you do the needed water changes.

Is the snail in there real? I see a shell, I think this is a stupid question from me. lol

[madmonahan]

lol looks like a real snail to me....

i must also add that he has a very nice bubble-nest! :D