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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

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?

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My male beta fish’s water is cloudy…why?

I bought him yesterday and his water is already cloudy, I feed him 3-4 pellets twice a day. He’s got rocks and a hammock. I didn’t use any harsh chemicals on the tank, I rinsed it and let the water sit over night to neutralize the temperature. I also bought him a Tetra BettaSafe Kit, which came with fizz tabs which remove chlorine, chloramines, ammonia and heavy metals, I used one just before putting him in. The food I give him is TopFin Colour Enhancing Betta Bits. But the BettaSafe kit also came with food, I haven’t used any of it yet though. So, why is his water cloudy? Also, if you have any tips for caring for him would be great! Thanks
1-2 pellets? Okay…I was just going with what the BettaSafe box says. I’m entirely new to Bettas, so I have no idea. I’m not sure about the size, the box didn’t say. I didn’t get it from a pet store, so I’m not sure. No, the tank is not filtered either..

Not sure why the water cloudy, then again everything you listed that you use for your betta, is nothing I would ever touch in my life, lol. Not trying be mean, but none of that stuff is worth the money.

But here some tips.

You need get a heater for your tank and make sure the water temp is at 78F. This will reduce a lot of problems that can be caused by cold water. As these guys are tropical fish and need warm water to stay healthy and active. Also a 5 gallon is a good size tank to keep them in. Gives them plenty of room to swim and be active and also you can make them look at lot nicer then a bowel. Using live plants will help reduce ammonia build up witch can lead to fin rot and other diseases.

As for the right type of water conditioner. I would recommend Prime Water conditioner. As it works instantly and removes chlorine, chlorine, and detoxifies ammonia and nitrite. It also provides essential ions and stimulates natural slime coat. It will also detoxify any heavy metals found in the tap water at typical concentration levels. Also the most best part (I know how can it get any better right, lol), you only need 1-2 drops per gallon of water. The only down fall is the price. But if you think about it anything wont last as long so you save more money in the long run.

As for foods this is something that is over looked so much. It’s not even funny. A lot of people don’t understand how important the foods you feed your betta(s) are. As most should already know that these fish are carnivores (or insectivores). As I know we can’t give them the life style they would have in the wild or in Thai Land, lol. But you should feed them the best food possible. The reasons why I stress this so much is, cuss people always ask why their betta’s only live for a couple years and not 5 – 8 years. I tell them it’s mostly the housing and foods you feed them. As most people use pellets, they don’t look at the ingredients. Just cuss it says betta food doesn’t mean it’s good for them. The main problem I see when people buy foods for these fish, is the lack of nutrients in the foods they buy, It’s simple and only takes a minute to check. If the main top ingredients are Flour, Soy, Wheat, then don’t buy it. If it has South Antarctic Krill, Herring, Squid, Brine Shrimp, Fish Meal or any other kind of meats as the first ingredients. Then get it, this is so simple to check but yet people don’t do it. Also be careful if the pellets are to big they can choke and die. Here a list of foods I use and other top breeders as well.

Pellets:
Atison’s Betta Pro
Atison’s Betta Food
New Life Spectrum Betta Formula
HBH Betta Bites
Aqueon Betta Food

Frozen:
Brine Shrimp
Blood Worms
Tubifex Worms
Midas shrimp
Mysis Shrimp

Live:
Black Worms
White Worms
Red Worms
Blood Worms
Eath Worms (chopped)
Meal Worms (inside only)
Pinned Head Crickets
Wingless Fruit Flys
Brine Shrimp

Freeze Dried:
Unfortunately, freeze-dried foods have many negative traits. They are notorious for creating constipation and swim bladder problems as they absorb moisture quickly in the gut. Some nutritional value is lost during the freeze-drying process, and in the case of tubifex worms, it is possible for cheaper brands to harbor deadly bacteria. Many hobbyists will not feed freeze-dried foods for these reasons, though with adequate pre-soaking, freeze-dried blood worms and daphnia are an enjoyable treat for your betta.

A verity is the best for your fish to keep him healthy and active. Also the right foods will enhance their colors. So don’t worry about enhancing color pellets.