I got this for myself for Christmas, because my mom refused to buy it for me. I love it!! It's awesome. It's easy to clean-- I just put the fish in another bowl, take it to the sink, clean it, and put everything back. The fish definitely has enough room-- I have gravel and a plant in there too. I don't see why everybody says it's animal cruelty-- the tank is clean, the fish is happy, there's enough room... You don't have to get a goldfish or a beta, by the way. I got this neon tetra fish. When it dies I'm going to get one of those small sharks. It looks so cool on my wall. All of my friends want one now. I'd recommend it to anyone. I think it would be awesome for a younger kid if an adult would help them with the cleaning and taking care of the fish. For this price, it's definitely a good buy. I would have bought it for a lot more. It's so pretty, it's easy to take care of, it's perfect for the fish, it's cheap, and I'd recommend it to anyone-- awesome gift!