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Can my Betta fish live in a large plastic food container safely?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Fish | Betta | Female | unspayed

Can I put my Bettas in a LARGE plastic food container if it is a good size and has good structure?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on December 16th, 2018

I would not recommend to keep a Better in a plastic container as their could be contamination and leeching issues. The actual minimum recommended tank size for a Better is 5 gallons. It's even better if you have a filter and a light to improve to water quality and your Betta's quality of life. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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