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The Betta is a tropical fish and needs to be kept at around 78F to 80F so a heater/thermostat is neccessary. All fish need to have a filter running too. The pH should be around pH6.8 and the water hardness around 6dGH. Then all you need to do is follow the basic rules of fish keeping. :- 1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water. :- Every tank needs a permanently running cycled filter. :- Every tank need at least 50% of its water replaced every week. If you count your Betta as a 3 inch fish, it should be in at least 3 gallons of water. The recommended size of tank for a Betta is a 'nominal' 10 gallon tank. Bettas are insectivores so they are best fed a special Betta food that is available at pet shops. A few mosquito larvae or brine shrimp are also advised as a nice weeklu treat for the fish.
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Can cats eat betta fish?
NO!!!!! They should not eat betta fish...but if your cat has then call a vet, and don't get anymore betta Fish!
Can betta fish jump?
Yes, Betta fish can jump. You can teach them to jump by placing a small amount of food on your finger and when your betta fish is ready, it will jump and take the food off your finger! :)
What is the life cycle of a betta fish?
The life cycle of a betta Fish goes like this: *They hatch *They live *They die
What is the laziest fish in the world?
Betta, aka Fighting Fish.
What kind of fish is Oscar from fish hooks?
He Revealed He Is Half Betta Fish.
What do you do if you leave your betta fish alone for a weekend?
Provided you have followed the basic rule of "1 inch of fish needs a minimum of 1 gallon of water" (so a Betta needs at least 3 gallons of water) and the tank has a cycled filter. (to remove deadly Ammonia and Nitrite). The fish will be perfectly OK going without food for 3 days.
Can a fighting fish live with a goldfish?
No, a betta (fighting fish) is best as a solitary fish due to aggression, but their needs are also different with a betta needing tropical temperatures
How can you get your betta stronger if it is weak and please if you answer dont say anything that can hurt a betta?
Simply follow the basic rules of fishkeeping which are :- 1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water (a Betta is a 3 inch fish and needs at least 3 gallons). :- Every tank needs a permanently running cycled filter. :- Every tank needs at least 50% of its water changed every week. Bettas are tropical fish and need to be ke[pt at around 78F. They should be fed a good "Betta specific" food morning and evening as much as they will eat in 15 minutes. If you follow the above rules your fish should do OK. If you miss out on any of the above I can guarantee that the Betta will be constntly getting sick and will live a shortened lifespan.
Is a Marineland Eclipse 6 okay for a betta fish?
The basic rules for successfull fish keeping are . 1inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water. :- Every tank needs a permanently running cycled filter. :- Every tank needs at least 50% of its water replaced every week. In the case of a Betta it is a 3 inch fish and so it needs at least 3 gallons of water to live in. (so a Marineland Eclipse 6 should do the job OK) It is also a tropical fish and so it needs a heater/thermostat set at 78F and a thermometer to keep a check on it. If you feed the fish well and provide all the above your Betta should do OK. If you fail in any of them I can guarantee that your fish will be constantly getting sick and will live a shortened life.
Can beta's fish get cold?
Any tropical fish can get cold. A Betta needs to be kept at around 75F to 80F.
Do betta fish like big or small tanks?
Bettas have evolved to be able to survive in small amounts of water but they do not necessarilly do well under those conditions. They are basically the same as all fish and need the same basic conditions. 1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water (a Betta is a 3 inch fish) Every tank needs a permanently running cycled filter. Every tank needs at least 50% of its water replaced every week. Bettas are tropical and also need to be kept at around 78F.
My Betta fish is not doing so good and i don't know why?
If you follow the basic rules of successfull fishkeeping the fish should do OK. The basic rules are. 1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water. (a Betta needs 3 gallons at least) :- Every tank needs to have a permanently running cycled filter. :- Every tank needs to have at least 50% of its water replaced every week. Bettas are tropical fish and need to be kept at around 78F. They should be fed morning and evening as much good quality tropical fish food as they can eat in 15 minutes. If you follow the above your fish should do OK. I can guarantee that if you miss out on any of the above your fish will constantly be getting sick and will not live a normal lifespan.
What causes fungi on a betta fish?
Bad water conditions cause fungus and many other ailments in fish. If you observe the basic rules which follow you should never have fungus problems.The basic rules for successfull fish keeping are :- 1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water (a Betta needs at least 3 gallons) :- Every tank needs a permanently running cycled filter. :- Every tank need to have at least 50% of its water replaced every week. If you follow the above rules your fish stand a chance of living a reasonable life span. If you fail in any of them I can guarantee that you will have constant recurring heath problems with your fish.
What preys on betta fish?
other Betta fish and the bigger fish.
How many fish can a betta eat?
Betta fish do not eat fish.
Are Betta Fish omnivores?
No betta fish are carnivores.
Will a betta fish live with a gorami fish?
The simple answer is yes provided you have a large enough tank. A Betta needs at least 2 gallons (3 gallons is better) and depending on the species of gourami you could need a 30 gallon tank for some species. The basic rule is :1 inch of fish needs a minimum of 1 gallon of water, a permanantly running filter, and at least 50% water changed every week.
