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How much conditioner should be put in a tank for a betta fish?
It depends on the type/brand of conditioner, and how much water is the Betta tank can hold.
What is the bubble pouch on a male betta fish?
It's not something on the fish. He will blow a nest of bubbles on the surface of the water that hold up the eggs.
How do you cheer up a Siamese fighting fish?
A great way to add some excitement to the life of a fighting fish (Betta) is to take a small mirror and hold it up to the bowl or tank, and let the fish see it. It will immediately perk up, and put its fins up. Try not to keep the mirror there for more than 5 minutes, as it may stress out the fish. Another thing to help keep them happy is to do regular water changes. Betta usually perk up when you change their water. Finally, feeding a varied diet including frozen and dry foods will go a long way to keeping your fish content.
Does the female betta fish hold the babys?
No, after spawning the male cares for the eggs and fry for the first few days after hatch. The male chases the female away after spawning is finished and she has no further input on the raising process. A male will often kill a female who's not removed from the spawning tank soon after the process is over as he becomes very protective and considers all other fish including the mother as an invader.
What do fighter fish look like?
Male Siamese Fighting Fish (bettas) are highly territorial. In the wild, if a male betta encountered another betta they may choose to squabble over territory. However, it is more likey that the weaker male would leave to avoid getting him hurt. If the body of water is too small for both males to hold territories (ie. anything less than about 1000 gallons) they will fight, sometimes to the death. This behavior is not difficult to replicate in a small aquarium - add water, add two male bettas, sit back and watch. In some Asian countries, betta fighting is an actual sport, like cock fighting, and people go to watch and bet on it. The Asian fighting bettas are very well cared for, but unfortunately European and American copycats do not care for their bettas as well. Please don't make bettas fight. It's natural behavior and if you do not know exactly what you are doing (ie selecting evenly matched stock, choosing the right fighting strain, removing the fish at the right moment to avoid serious injury and treating them afterwards) do not exploit their instincts for your own entertainment. It is cruel to do so.
How do betta fish breath?
Betta fish breathe air....yes... that's right... they breathe air. They breathe air because they have an organ by their gills that is called the Labyrinth's Organ which allows them to breathe air. They breathe air by coming up to the surface of the water. Then they gather air in their mouths and hold their breath underwater.
Why would you pick one Fighting Fish over another when purchasing one?
When buying a live Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) it is wise to closely observe the condition of the fishes fins (no fungus or other damage), scales (none missing and nice and glossy), eyes (clear and not sunken or sticking out) and also check that its tummy is not sunken or distended in any way. I would also hold a mirror up to the fish and see if and how he displays. If all the fish are good on those observations then I would simply choose by my preference and purity of colour.
What do you feed a normal fighting fish?
one small betta flake from your NutraFin Max betta food container If you have pellets (which I highley recommend!) you should feed them 3-4 (even 5-6)pellets twice a day. Just make sure not to over feed them, because that could make the betta sick and/or have digestive problems. -Raz The best way to tell how much your betta fish should eat is to feed the fish an amount about the size of the fish's eye. Feed your fish an eye siezed amount once or twice a day. This method ensures that you do not over-feed because the fish's stomach is about the size of its eye and by using this method you are not limited to, so many:pellets per fish, bloodworms per fish, or flakes per fish. Just remember to feed your fish a varied diet and to not overfeed.
How big does a female betta get?
The experienced aquarists' basic rule for keeping any kind of fish (Including Anabantids) is "1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water". A fully grown female Betta splendens will be around 2 inches long. Ergo she will need a tank that will hold at least 2 gallons of water. Assuming that the tank will only be filled to within 1 inch of the top and will also have at least 1 inch of substrata (gravel), you will need a tank that has a nominal holding capacity of almost 3 gallons. Some people would advocate a smaller tank but IMO they are ill-informed and do not have the welfare of the fish foremost in their mind.
What color is king Betta fish most attractive to?
King Betta can relate to Crown tail Betta types with double double ray finnage or may mean a Giant Betta, these are both just breeder names in the hobby but aren't recognised professionally as true name types using the 'KING' variation. Regardless of which type you mean, the majority of Bettas are individuals and will spawn with which ever female Bettas that hold their interest at the time. They don't necessarily always like females with matching colouring and their preferences do come down to the Betta's personal choice. Some will be more attracted to similar coloured females, some prefer opposing colours while others will happily spawn with which ever female they come in contact with. Giant Betta males and females are quite sluggish on the breeding side of things and most breeders find it easier to spawn half giants or a Giant male to a normal female.
My female fighting fish ready to breed but the male don't built nest Besides the male fish and another female fish get beaten up badly by the female fish that ready to breed. What should i do?
Minimum size tank to breed Bettas is around 18"x10"x10".with floating plants and hiding places for cover. First leave the male you wish to breed with in the breeding tank by himself and place the female by herself in another tank/container. Feed both fish good (live if possible) food for at least 3 weeks to bring them into breeding condition then introduce the female to the tank. Make sure tank is covered and hold temp at around 78-80F to protect bubblenest.
Can goldfish survive in the same aquarium with Siamese fighting fish?
Heck no! I would highly discourage tanking common goldfish and Siamese fighting fish together. I have one of each myself, and they each have their own personalized homes and feeding/water changing schedules. Bettas are called "Siamese fighting fish" for a reason; the males are highly territorial and are fit to kill. A couple times a week I'll hold a mirror in front of my betta and he shows all his fins, and tries to attack his own mirror image. It is not good to do this for too long, as it will wear them out. Common goldfish are referred to as "feeder fish" because they make great meals for larger carnivorous fish. Though male bettas aren't very large, they are still carnivores.
