New betta

[talphik]

I want to buy myself a betta. i have a 1.7 gallon tank with a filter but no heater. would this tank be ok for a prospective betta?

also. when i do purchase one, how do i know that they are healthy. at the lfs they are all kept in such small bowls...

 

[MrMup04]

visit here it would help ya out

http://www.freewebs.com/bettafanclub/basic care.html

 

[Quagaar]

I personally would say no. I my opinion the smallest tank you should consider a betta for is 5gallons. A small filter and heater are also neccessary. Heres an article I wrote about setting up your betta tank. http://www.aquatic-hobbyist.com/fishbertspage/homes.html
Bettas are excellent and beautiful fish and are currently competeing against goldfishg for the most abused fish in this hobby. The fact is bettas can survive in the tank you are suggesting, but I prefer my fish to THRIVE no merly survive.
Hope this helps.