probably a ridiculous question

I more than likely wont be doing this. But just out of curiosity want to know. I was rearranging my boa tank and had a thought. If I was toput a Betta in my snakes fairly large water bowl. Would it eat it. I know I will get some cocky comments but I dont care. Just had the idea for looks I guess. Just to kind of go along with the theme I did the tank in. Dont think I actually want to try it now. But just wondered what would happen if I did.

I doubt it would eat it, but without filtration fish tend to make water nasty very quickly, I wouldn't recommend it.

I think its a cute idea but probably not super practical because of the dirty water. Youll hear that a lot. Also snakes do eat fish... Ive seen it...
My fantasy is to have a bedroom set up dedicated to a big boa (that I don't have right now) with a pool for a water dish and all kinds of impractical fun stuff. :rolleyes: But its probably never going to happen.

I doubt you'll get too many cocky or "jackass" type comments. I think people can figure out the theme you are trying to achieve.

I am a big fan of display cages and making things look good. That said, the health of both animals in question would be at risk in this situation and it would not be a good idea.

Asking a question or getting opinions is never a bad idea.

Dont do it. You absolutely do not want your snake drinking water that is contaminated with fish waste. Some betta tanks have lids with perforations for air holes. Maybe you could do something like that so that the snake couldn't get to it.

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Originally Posted by Yonny

I think its a cute idea but probably not super practical because of the dirty water. Youll hear that a lot. Also snakes do eat fish... Ive seen it...
My fantasy is to have a bedroom set up dedicated to a big boa (that I don't have right now) with a pool for a water dish and all kinds of impractical fun stuff. :rolleyes: But its probably never going to happen.

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I have that same dream! Except with a retic


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There's common misconception that bettas thrive in tiny vases/tanks with no filtration. These fish live in rice paddies that span miles. 5gs is usually the minimum recommended so that a heater and filter can be used and so you don't need to do water changes constantly. So I too wouldn't recommend it.

Yes please don't do that. That's no life for a fish. It sounds cool however I don't think it's in the best interest of the fish.

This would be easy to do. The secret is simple. Clear acrylic disappears in water. You need to make an acrylic tank that seals all the way around except for a feeding tube, and oxygen tube in and out, and a filter tube in and out. You need the fish in the container before it is sealed. I would use silicone glue on the top piece of acrylic. This is easy to remove if the fish needs to be replaced. The rest of the acrylic would be bonded with a high strength epoxy. I would make an acrylic tank about 3 gallons, and then put extensions on the sides so that there was an inch of acrylic above the tank. Put water in the top inch for watering the snake. The fish would appear to be swimming in the dish, when in reality it would be swimming under it. Use a syringe to push food into the closed tank. Remember, since the tank is a closed system, your air and water inputs must have corresponding outputs. Water changes can be done by drawing water off of the fill leg until the container is half full, then allowing water to flow in on the draw leg.

With a water pump, filtration system, flexible clear piping, three way valves, a syringe, acrylic sheeting, epoxy, silicone, air stone and a whisper air pump you are probably looking at 70 to 100 dollars.

David

Just some food for thought. Bettas need an atmosphere above the water level that contains oxygen (air..nitrogen/oxygen mix) to breath. In their natural environment the diffused oxygen in the water isn't enough so they have evolved to breath from the surface of the water using an organ called a labyrinth.