Quote Originally Posted by Lizardlicks View Post

He's going to have a nice cushy 5 gallon heated aquarium with lots of plants and hides.
YES! Thank you for NOT sticking him in a little glass bowl with cold water. Betas THRIVE in heated tanks that are a bit larger (and warmer!) - the colors will just pop. Here is to hoping he does well and flourishes! With just one fish in a 5 gal you should be able to get away with not cycling the tank before putting the fish in, so you should be good to go