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Well, the key is to get the fish used to the environment in the aquarium you are adding it to. What I normally do is, (I buy the fish in bags of water) I put the bag with the fish in the tank and let it float there for about a half an hour to an hour to let the temperatures equalise., and then open the bag and let the fish in Another method is to put the fish into a bucket with the water that you bought it with, and then put in roughly an equal amount of water from the tank into the bucket, wait for about half an hour and then put the fish in
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∙ 9y agoWhen you arrive home from the pet shop with your new betta fish in the plastic travel bag, just place you betta fish (still in bag) in your tank that you have prepared for 15 minutes . After 15 minutes have passed carefully untie the rubber band and fill the bag with water from the tank. Wait for 5 more minutes. Now you can slowly release your betta fighting fish in the tank!!
Hope this helped. Enjoy your new fighting fish
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∙ 12y agoIf the Betta fish is in a bag/container from where ever you purchased it then let it float on the surface of your aquariums water for about 5 minutes. This allows the water temperature in the bag to be the same as the water in the tank. The next step is to put the fish in the tank. You should ideally try not to get too much of the water from the store into your tanks water because you don't know what is in the store water. If you can get the fish from the store container to your aquarium with a net. If you have to you can pour it into your aquarium but I would try not to get a lot of store water into your tank.
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∙ 11y agoyou cannot change a small aquarium to big one , the possiblilty is that you buy one big , your question isnt clear
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What games can i play with my new betta fish in his 1 gallon tank?
Go fish
Does it effect Betta fish if you change the fish from a regular tank to a filter tank?
Betta fish will not be harmed if they are in a filtered tank. If the new tank is about the same size as the old tank you should use the old water or most of it in the new tank. If the new tank is larger so you have to add lots of new water then you should fill the new tank with the new water and let it sit (preferably with the filter running) for two or three days before adding the fish. Also when you move the fish make sure the new tank is at the same temperature as the old tank.
Why do Betta fish go crazy sometimes?
They are scared. esecially whenthey move into a new tank.
Can Betta fish be overwhelmed by scenery?
With anything new to it's environment, a betta fish will be cautious of anything new to it's tank (this is because of their territorial traits). But depending on the betta, it will take a day or so for it to get used to the props/scenery. But don't be surprised if the betta stays clear of a certain area, he/she may not know if it is safe or not.
How do you move a betta from the bag to a new tank?
Let the tied bag with air in it float in the new tank water for 15-20 minutes to equalize temperature and slowly add tank water in 20 minute intervals to the bag. Don't pour the bag water in the tank, it will add any contaminates already in the bag, use a fish net to make the transfer.
Should you add your male betta first or last to a community tank?
It depends on what other fish you'll have. I have the same thing going on right now, new tank but a baby male Betta with nowhere to go just yet. I'm doing Platies but in the case of having a BABY betta, if they're together when the betta is young it could possibly work out better. Otherwise, add your other community fish FIRST then add the betta. Think about it this way: You put your betta in. He claims the whole tank as his new territory. You add other fish. He must defend it, therefore, he constantly chases, injures, or even kills your other fish. It would be less stressful and safer to put your other fish in first. I'm getting my three Platies very soon, so hopefully my little guy will turn out to be a friendly tankmate. It IS very possible to house bettas with different kinds of fish, but you should have a bigger tank - 7 gallons or more with less fish is probably safest, but it really depends on the betta. Try to find a more mellow betta if possible!
What do you do if you are going on a vacation for a few month and you have 3 fish in a 2.5 gallon fish tank no filter in new Orleans?
You should probably find them a new home and when the time comes to have fish again, you should buy a bigger tank and a filter. Three fish cannot properly live and survive in a 2.5 gallon tank - this is not even safe for a betta
Why would a betta fish you just bought sink to the bottom as if it is sick whenever you stand in front of the tank and look at it but if you look at it from far away it will swim normal?
Your new betta is nervous. Some fish, including the betta, are quite intelligent. The fish is simply scared at the moment. Give it a week or so to get used to its new environment and it will stop doing this. Our bettas were skittish when we first brought them home, but now they come to the sides of their tanks when we get near them. Our female betta, who is in a 20 gallon community tank in our bedroom, actually rubs against my hand when I am doing tank cleaning. Just be patient, and your bettas will adjust and will warm up to you.
Can betta's live with a filter in there tank?
yes i have a Betta, and I've had it for almost half a year and for about a week he had a tank with no filter but then i got a new one and he's fine and hasn't gotten sick. my dad and i also asked an expert on fish and marine animals and he said it was okay to put a filter inside the tank.
How do you get to know your new betta fish?
Hi. You can get to know your betta by examining what they do and how they react to things.
Will it hurt your betta fish if you don't wait 24 hours to put it in the tank?
The betta itself doesn't have to wait 24 hours, but the water in the tank needs to have had conditioner put in it to take out the chlorine and ammonia. When you want to put the fish in, float the bag it is in in the tank water for at least half an hour so they reach the same temperature. Then add a little of the tank water to the bag, so he gets used to the new water chemistry. Wait a while longer, and then you can release it into the tank. If the change in temperature and chemistry are too sudden, the fish will go into shock and possibly die.
Can a serpae tetra live with a betta crowntail in a 8 gallon tank. tetra is being harassed in 36 ga tank with other new tetra fish?
No, don't risk it. Serpae tetras are fin-nippers and they'll constantly stress out your Betta. Especially in a small tank such as an 8 gallon, I would find something else to go with the serpaes. (:
