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| Betta Fish Questions | |
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| Topic Started: Nov 13 2014, 02:20 PM (1,861 Views) | |
| MightyFan217 | Nov 13 2014, 02:20 PM Post #1 |
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So I want to one day plan on purchasing a low budget setup for a Betta Fish, but I don't know if there's any specific requirements I need to meet or if I can keep it in one of those small bowls that Betta Fish seem to be frequently kept in or not. What do you guys think I should do in regards to getting a Betta Fish and properly planning for it? |
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Nov 13 2014, 02:26 PM Post #2 |
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The only thing I know about Betta Fish is that you can only have one. They are quite aggressive and if you have two in the same bowl, they'll kill each other. Betta fish will also kill other fish. Keep it solo in a separate fish bowl.
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| Gabriel12 | Nov 13 2014, 02:29 PM Post #3 |
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Well, I always kept my bettas(when I use to have some) in deifferent small tanks. They look to prefer not circular tanks (squares are good).At least mine were like this
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| MightyFan217 | Nov 13 2014, 02:35 PM Post #4 |
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Do you have any pictures of what kind of bowls I should get? |
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| Similis | Nov 13 2014, 03:07 PM Post #5 |
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http://www.bettafish.com/ ^Forum you should join if you're interested in Betta. http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/betta-splendens/ ^Page you should read if you're interested in Betta. 1. NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER buy a "bowl" in the round shape. It's extremely unhealthy for the fish and you can't even put proper filtration in it, let alone try to estabilish ANY biological balance whatsoever. If you purchased or were given that kind of bowl, use it to raise Daphnia or something for your Betta to eat. Never keep fish in these. 2. Don't fool yourself that Bettas might thrive in small spaces because they're kept like that in the shops. 20 litres is the absolute friggin minimum for this fish to be able to stay sorta-kinda-maybe healthy. Best for you would be to go straight to 60 or something litres just so you can have a community tank with Betta and some peaceful fish like Rasbora hengeli. Bigger the tank, the healthier it'll be. The smaller the tank the more experience you need to keep it balanced and "nano" is something reserved for pros (given your question about Betta I assume you're not experienced with aquarium fish keeping, since I was taught it as most basic knowledge). 3. NEVER even consider buying "betta setup" kind of bullshit sold in pet shops. They're not for bettas. They're for profit. Producent gets profit, you get an unhealthy, unhappy, miserable fish. 4. Bettas (wild and decorative form) hate strong water flow, so don't buy a strong filter. Weaker cascade should do. Because of the weak filter, don't overpopulate your tank with fish. The bigger the tank and the less fish you keep in it, the healthier they'll be. 5. DON'T put any form of artificial decoration in the tank, because it'll either poison the water if it's cheap, harm the fish if it's sharp or simply look boring after 2 weeks. Get some fine ass low diameter gravel (not sand) and easy to keep plants. Cabomba should do IMO. Or Microsorium. Theyr'e glorious and your fish will look majestic with some plantlife in its home. 6. Before you buy your fish, you need a LIVING TANK. If you put your fish in a tank you set up day earlier, the fish will be dead sooner than you'll manage to read that you did something wrong. If you can't find a friend aquarist who can squeeze their filter's sponge or other innards into your tank so that the bacteria settle down, you'll need 2-4 weeks after setting up the tank for it to become suitable for fish to live. Basically, go and google "how to set up an aquarium" or something like that, there should be answers to letting the tank 'mature'. 7. If what I said above is too expensive or troublesome for you now, give up on Betta. Better for you to grieve over a fish you missed than for the fish to suffer. Edited by Similis, Nov 13 2014, 03:12 PM.
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| stargatedalek | Nov 13 2014, 04:10 PM Post #6 |
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I'm not slow! That's just my moe!
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I disagree on plastic decor (personal opinion on looks and to be honest I have more trouble keeping plants than fish) but other than that I'd say that's about in line with everything I figure you would need if you want an animal that can survive in an unfiltered "bowl", than I'd recommend shrimp, snails, or small frogs, as Gorsh pointed out "nano" isn't exactly for beginners, I've had a couple such tanks before and while they require minimal upkeep the initial setup is more difficult |
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| Similis | Nov 13 2014, 04:31 PM Post #7 |
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@stargate - plants, like fish, require the caretaker to choose correct substrate (most won't do well in fine sand because it murders roots, etc) as well as light and some of them love some CO2. I've had problems with plants in the past but it was mostly due to either weak light, algae infestations or too thin substrate layer (always had small gravel so never had plants floating on large gravel or the roots rotting in sand). So while most plants require some care, if you had Sagittaria or Elodea die, then I'd be really confused.
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| Furka | Nov 13 2014, 05:16 PM Post #8 |
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There's still good old Ceratophyllum which survives everywhere ![]() Pretty good at keeping algae under control. |
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| Rebbie | Nov 13 2014, 08:52 PM Post #9 |
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Actually, my friend kept their beta in one of those "small bull**** cages" and he survived for 5 years Although, Delta I would advise you listen to these guys. They all have great points
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Nov 13 2014, 09:20 PM Post #10 |
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As did I, when I was younger. Red the betta lived like 6 years in some crappy nano tank when I was young and didn't know better. However, just because it worked, doesn't mean it was good for the fish- although you understand that- just thought I should make the point that just because it worked doesn't mean it was good
Edited by Admiral General Aladeen, Nov 13 2014, 09:28 PM.
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| Mathius Tyra | Nov 13 2014, 10:48 PM Post #11 |
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Well, it's up to room temp too. The smaller the tank is, the more unstable the temp is... Here in Thailand, the temp is quite stable throughout the year, we can keep betta in very small space like vase and they can still thrive well for years with regular water change and dry leaf putting in to keep the water in the condition that betta like. However, in the other country that doesn't have the same weather or room temp, I wouldn't suggest that.. However, more space is always better. Keeping it in the tank like Mr.Gorsh said. Tank mate can be anything that is peaceful, big enough not to be eaten and doesn't have long fin as it can make the betta think it's another betta. Other close relatives like gourami also should be avoid. |
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| Burns | Nov 13 2014, 11:34 PM Post #12 |
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Also keep a screen on the top of the bowl. We had one who committed suicide by jumping out. |
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| Similis | Nov 14 2014, 12:56 AM Post #13 |
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No wonder if you kept it in a bowl. ![]() (and before you accuse me of making fun of you, it's fishkeeping 101 that fish lose their orientation in bowls because of their rounded shape) Edited by Similis, Nov 14 2014, 02:08 AM.
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| Furka | Nov 14 2014, 07:50 AM Post #14 |
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My betta was kept in what was basically a giant glass with nothing but some glass fake pebbles. He never jumped out or anything, but died when the cold arrived. |
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| Ulquiorra | Nov 14 2014, 01:18 PM Post #15 |
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Can female Betta be kept together? I've read and been told that females can tolerate each other and be kept together why males will kill each other. Yet I also know someone who's kept somebetta in the past, he bought a male and two females and oen of the female killed the other. |
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