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.

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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Instructions

    • 1

      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.

    • 2

      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.

    • 3

      Cut a circular hole in the bottom of the plastic cup that is approximately 1.5 inches in diameter.

    • 4

      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.

    • 5

      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.

    • 6

      Place the plastic cup holding the plant into the neck of the vase. If desired, tie a ribbon around the neck of the vase.