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Betta Fish Care Water

May 3rd, 2010 No comments

Betta Fish Care Water
Betta Fish Care Water
How to care for Cold water fish?

Hi I was looking to get some fish I’ve been to some websites and decided to get a nice fish tank I want to get cold water fish but are the only cold water fish gold fishes and If there are any other breeds and what do I need and are betta fish cold water fish

Thx

Bettas are tropical, but they can live in the smallest tank such as a ten gallon tank whereas goldfish need a seriously big tank in comparison – at least 20-30 gallons per fancy goldfish which means a very expensive tank, not to mention common goldfish which grow so big they eventually need to be put in a pond! A Betta fish and a few compatible schooling fish – never more than one Betta in the same tank, especially a small tank! with a heater would be a very easily maintained tank. Bettas are far more beginner fish than Goldfish, contrary to popular belief, as they can survive in less water and smaller tanks. You could also keep one Dwarf Puffer in a smaller tank by itself although this would be more difficult and would take some research.

Another option would be guppies which also require a heater but you could keep quite a few of them and they come in some amazing colours. Though don’t ever put Bettas and Guppies together! Honestly, a tropical tank may sound like a lot of work but just google it and you’ll see how much easier keeping a Betta in a small tank is in comparison to trying to keep fancy goldfish! Then again, if you’re willing to spend the money, by all means buy a bigger expensive tank with a very good filter and get goldfish. If so, I’d recommend Orandas.

Cheaper and far, far easier, only requiring a one-time heater purchase?

- Betta fish, with appropriate schooling fish, or by itself

- A Dwarf Puffer, by itself.

More expensive but fulfilling your want for Goldfish?

- An Oranda in a 20-30 gallon tank. If you want any more Goldfish, then you will need ten extra gallons per extra goldfish. And you will need a very very good filter as they are very messy.

Cheaper and easier?

Betta Fish Care: Advanced


Tetra Weekend Gel Feeder Block 5 days, 0.85 Ounces


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Existing plaster blocks are “old school” technology that can wreak havoc on your water quality! Tetra’s innovative new gel feeder blocks contain no plaster and feed up to five days with the Tetra Weekend Tropical Slow Release Feeder. Tetra’s feeders provide real nutrition to fish when they need it.Allows fish to eat when hungry vs. plaster feeders that dissolvePacked with Tetra’s patented, health …

Betta Fish : Care and Breeding


Betta Fish : Care and Breeding



Betta fish originated in Siam, or modern day Thailand, several hundred years ago and were bred as fighting fish. With dull colors, stubby fins, and a bad attitude they hardly resembled the pets we have today , This E – book is a quick guide for your This guide helps you with everything from preparing good enviroment tank for your Betta ^ – ^…



Betta Fish Care Water Temp

August 31st, 2009 No comments

Betta Fish Care Water Temp

Do I Need To Add Some Salt To My Betta Tank? And Tank Temp?

I’m familiar with raising fish as I have a 29 gallon tank (guppies & platys) but now my son (which really means me, as he’ll take care of it for a week or so and then get back to being a teenage) has a new tank..

My son purchased a male Betta yesterday and a 2 1/2 gallon tank for him. I wasn’t sure if I needed to add some salt to the water as I do with my own fish tank. I haven’t had a Betta in about 20 years so I don’t remember. Also, what temperature water do they prefer?

I have a barrel cave and 2 small silk plants in the tank. Do I need anything else?

The ideal temperature for a betta is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures lower than 76°F (25°C) render the fish lethargic and illness-prone. If you have a 2.5 gallon tank, you can get a $10 heater from walmart for that size tank, which will regulate the temp at around 76-78 which is fine, that will keep him more healthy and active, and also help fight illness.

A pinch of aquarium salt is good for them every once in awhile, as it helps to promote gill function and fight fungal and bacterial infections. Just read the directions for the salt and try not to add too much at once. Overall, your tank sounds just fine for him.


Betta Fish Water Care

October 10th, 2008 No comments

Betta Fish Water Care
Betta Fish Water Care


Tetra Weekend Gel Feeder Block 5 days, 0.85 Ounces


Tetra Weekend Gel Feeder Block 5 days, 0.85 Ounces


$1.66


Existing plaster blocks are “old school” technology that can wreak havoc on your water quality! Tetra’s innovative new gel feeder blocks contain no plaster and feed up to five days with the Tetra Weekend Tropical Slow Release Feeder. Tetra’s feeders provide real nutrition to fish when they need it.Allows fish to eat when hungry vs. plaster feeders that dissolvePacked with Tetra’s patented, health …

Betta Fish : Care and Breeding


Betta Fish : Care and Breeding



Betta fish originated in Siam, or modern day Thailand, several hundred years ago and were bred as fighting fish. With dull colors, stubby fins, and a bad attitude they hardly resembled the pets we have today , This E – book is a quick guide for your This guide helps you with everything from preparing good enviroment tank for your Betta ^ – ^…