Drum Fish Bowl Size: 1 Quart

I received this today as an upgrade from a 1.5 gallon tank my betta was in previously. I was very happy with the product. The product pictures make the plastic look murky, but as I expected the plastic bowl I received was perfectly clear without any warping. I read a few reviews who said the plastic was thin, but in my opinion the plastic is more than thick enough to be completely safe. I had no issues the plastic bending at all, when carried in a safe manner from the bottom. Yes it has some give, it's plastic not glass, but I feel certain there is absolutely no danger from bending or denting permanently.The view is perfectly clear, I am very happy. I can now fit a small filter and heater in the tank without any issues. My fish seems very happy with the abundance of space he now has to himself.I gave the product four stars because of two very minor concerns. One, I think the size estimate is a little misleading, after adding a thin layer of gravel, I filled the tank with two full gallons all the way to the top. 2.5 gallons may be a stretch, even without decor I would estimate a little over 2 gallons at best. This isn't really an issue for me as the size is pretty much perfect for me, any bigger would have been a hassle. Also, the outer side seams and inside of the lip edges were a little rough. Nothing sharp enough to cut oneself, but enough to give you a nice scratch if your not careful. I would have lowered the rating significantly if the inner seams had been rough like the outer ones, for fear of the fish scratching himself. Luckily the inside of the seam was perfectly smooth, so it shouldn't be a problem.All in all a great product, good quality for a fraction of the price of the thick traditional glass bowl of the same size.

I wanted to update now that I've learned more about proper betta care and have seen the transformation in my own fish from a few simple tweaks in the way I take care of them. I posted before implying that a heater isn't needed if you keep your house warm. I've since learned that bettas really need to be in water around 80 degrees F for their health and wellness. So I would get a heater and monitor the temperature with a thermometer. Also, I HIGHLY recommend you buy a filter for this bowl. There are several on the market that would work great in this tank. I highly recommend the Red Sea Art Deco Filter, which is what I've used. Anyway, while I now keep my betta in a 6.6 gallon bookshelf aquarium made by Petco, I still recommend this bowl for anyone who finds the smaller size appealing. Just make sure to get a heater and filter too. :)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I got this because it was the biggest fish bowl I could find that wasn't really expensive. It's hard to imagine what 2.5 gallons looks like, so I was actually a little surprised how big it was. Made me feel bad about the bowl I was keeping my betta in before. Anyway, if you're intent upon getting an unfiltered bowl, this is the absolute best choice for your fish and for you. Be sure to change at least a cup or two of water everyday since there is no other filtration, and keep the bowl in the warmest room in your house.

After my glass bowl shattered, I decided to go plastic and figured that I would be really disappointed. On the contrary, I am extremely pleased with the look and size of this bowl. First, my beta seemed to instantly love the new size..by the next day the top of the water was filled with lots of tiny bubbles (a sign of a happy beta). I also like that I could fit a sizable decoration in the bowl as well, a nice little ship with nooks and crannies for my fish to swim in and out of. It is easy to clean and lighter and more safe than the glass bowl I had, but it is not flimsy as other customers have stated. This is nothing I could have purchased at the dollar store. It is very sturdy and crystal clear when the water settles. I have had it for about a year now and have gently cleaned it with a soft cloth several times and it still remains crystal clear.

Although they look grey in the photo, there is nothing dark, tinted, at all about this bowl. Perfectly crystal clear. I ordered 4 of them for my bettas and I LOVE THEM!! They are a great size for me to be able to do twice weekly water changes and still have room for lots of tank decorations. They are, indeed heavy when filled with water, but that's to be expected in any bowl, and this plastic itself is very light. In the vendor's image, there also appears to be some strange indentations on the bowl-- I don't know what those are. Mine are beautiful. The drum shape means my thermometers, heaters, and betta beds can all suction to the flat sides, and that less substrate is needed than in a rectangular tank. And for the price, you can't beat it!!! Do yourself a favor and get a scrubbing pad made for acrylic tanks, so you don't scratch the plastic.

I have the 2.5 Gallon version of this bowl, and it is perfect for my Betta. The third product image is a picture of him flaring.These bowls are inexpensive, light weight, and durable.Please note that the other reviewer, Rosemary Amey, was reviewing the 1 Quart bowl only, not the 1 or 2.5 Gallon bowls. While I agree with her that the 1 Quart, and even the 1 Gallon bowls are too small for fish, they can be used for shrimp, snails, or aquatic plants.In my opinion, this 2.5 Gallon bowl is as good as it gets for housing a Betta. It's large enough to heat safely and provide your Betta with plenty of room, and small enough that you don't need a filter, provided you do a 100% water change every week.These are very good products, just make sure to use them properly.

I have four of these bowls and love them. I keep guppy fry in one, a Betta in two of them and a fourth that holds aging water to serve as a holding bowl for fish while their own bowls are being cleaned. They are a nice size with a large viewing area and are nice and heavy so they will sit tight if I bump into one or brush against one. With the weight of water in it, it isn't going to topple over any time soon. I gave it four stars because it would be a bit difficult to attach a heater to it.