| Name |
Views and Comments | Date |
| Jelly |
This info is for Sue from way back in the year 2006. If you plan on keeping your betta in a small one gallon (or eeks!, less) glass container, then the temperature of your water should be around room temperature at the very least (preferably higher at 77 - 78 degrees fahrenheit). Water changes should be about 2 times a week minimum or higher. Sue, you need to replace the old fish water with fresh/new water. This fresh/new water has to be pre-treated with a water conditioner to get rid of the disinfectant most municipalities or towns use to kill off potential pathogens in our drinking water. This conditioner neutralizes or renders chlorine or chloramines into a safer substance for your fish. This fresh/water also has to the same temperature as the old water and left to stand for about 24 hours at least. You do need a fishnet too and a cover for your fish bowl or container. Don't forget, your betta breathes air, so the lid can't be air-tight. Feeding your fish is the fun part; variety is the key. Most reliable pet shops that sell fish sell high quality fish food made especially for bettas. Live food, such as brine shrimp is a treat for them. Sue, have fun with your betta. Oh, by the way, one betta per fish bowl, regardless of gender. And if you like live plants, may I suggest Java Moss or Java Fern - both these tropical plants require light, but subdued light and both of these plants are fairly hardy. So enjoy! |
10/2/2009 |
| carlos |
This was a lot of help Thanks! :) |
8/25/2009 |
| BRANDY |
WHAT IS THE BEST THING TO FEED YOUR BETTA MALE FISH THAT WILL GET HIM IN THE MODE TO BREED. PLEASE WRIGHT BACK ASAP |
6/8/2009 |
| bob |
cool |
5/12/2009 |
| giny |
that was awesomely helpful thanks |
4/27/2009 |
| Tess Frykholm |
AWESOME thanks alot! |
2/16/2009 |
| Jelly |
A really good article, but might I add just one more thing. For tip #2, one might suggest adding a water conditioner to the water, since most municipalities add chloramines in place of chlorine as a disinfectant. A water conditioner, with a dechoriminator, would make sure that a betta isn't harmed by the chemical additive. |
2/5/2009 |
| Pedider Chips |
There is something wrong with my Betta's bottom fin ,it's been like that for weeks. What should I do? |
11/20/2008 |
| Mike |
i have a male betta and a female betta. the male is doin fine but the female is on the bottom and is still alive but it is breathing funny. is it pregnant because the male already made bubble nests. please help me |
6/5/2008 |
| trish |
how can you tell between a male and a female betta fish?
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9/4/2007 |
| Diane |
My betta fish seems sick. He won't eat and just lays at the bottom of the fish tank. Any suggestions? |
6/10/2007 |
| dfsdfa |
Thank you... |
4/20/2007 |
| BOB |
yo! you need more details!! how do you clean the tank??? |
3/26/2007 |
| for |
dear kilford can you tell me more
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1/23/2007 |
| i love bettas |
have you ever took a betta to the vet
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1/23/2007 |
| cool bettas |
you can by a bowl or a aquariam . |
1/23/2007 |
| Concerned |
i accidently mixed aged water with straight from the tap water. what will happen? |
1/23/2007 |
| Vonni |
I would like to know what kind of tank should I buy for me being a first time betta owner?? |
11/27/2006 |
| TAYLOR |
I think this is great info. now im not scared of my "Betta fish" dying.
THANK YOU! |
10/22/2006 |
| Sue |
I'm havin trouble understanding simple things such as, temperature of the water,how to change the fish's water,hwo many times to feed it, etc. |
10/22/2006 |
| Kilford |
Hi, Great article on betta, but I prefer the angelfish. They are sleaker, have special character and also wonderful colour. Did you know that angelfish can grow to the size of your palm? If you don;t believe me, check this out,
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10/18/2006 |
