Betta fish are beautiful freshwater fish that come in a variety of spectacular colors. They make great aquarium fish for many reasons such as those that are inexpensive to maintain and simple maintenance. Like any animal, however, a good care system is essential for good health and well-being.
Background
Also known as Siamese Fighting against fish, Bettas are one of the most popular types of aquarium fish. They are from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and parts of China and are usually found in water, such as rice fields and ponds.
Betta fish live for two or three years. Unlike most fish they breathe back to the surface of the water in the air. This makes them very easy to maintain because their tank does not need an air pump, filtration or ventilation.
Reservoir and water
Bettas do well in bowls - a large aquarium is not necessary. However, make sure the jar or bowl that you keep in your Betta is large enough for him to easily swim around without bumping his fins or scales. Make sure there are many surface so that it can get enough air, and be sure to keep the water clean.
Keep the container in a bowl or hot spot - Bettas are tropical fish. The temperature should be about 75 to 80 degrees. Make sure not to bowl in either direct sunlight or a current.
Changing a third of your Betta of water every three days. Use "old" tap water, the water was set to twenty four hours. Make sure that the temperature of water in the tank and use a product that eliminates chlorine as well.
* Important: Never use a fishing net to catch your Betta when you make changes of water. Their fins are very delicate and can easily get caught and pulled into the fiber of the net.
It is also a good idea to keep a lid on your Betta bowl because they can actually jump. Just make sure the lid has holes so fresh air can get in. Depending on space, hold one or more live plants in the fish bowl as well: Bettas like to rest on the leaves. There is an aquarium plant called "Betta Bulbs" available. Set the plant (s) in the gravel, and be sure to keep the gravel clean to avoid poor conditions of the reservoir.
Tank Mates and other species
Make sure not to keep the two men Bettas in a tank, because they will fight until death. They do not fight against the Siamese fish for nothing! Women, however, can be kept together. You can also keep both men and women of Bettas with other non-aggressive species of fish, but do not combine with any kind of aggression or you may have a fight on your hands! Bettas can be coupled with species such as guppies, algae or corydorus eating catfish.
Food
Bettas should be fed once a day. Make sure not to overeat and do not leave any uneaten food in the bowl. They can be fed dried brine shrimp or worms freeze dried blood. They do not usually like worm cubes or food flakes. Check your pet food for Betta, there are many types available, and Bettas willing to eat most of them. However, they live as foods such as brine shrimp live better. For this reason, some fish Betta recommended care is to treat your fish live for some food from time to time. It's fun to watch catch and eat!
Do not leave uneaten food in water. After feeding, use a turkey Baster to clean small particles of food or uneaten debris from the bottom of your bowl Betta. If you do not, water will become cloudy and unhealthy - it smells bad and very unhealthy for fish too!
Abstract
Betta fish with care, always remember that fish are living, breathing creatures like any other pet. It is your responsibility to feed and take care of your Betta and make sure he has a good environment to live, as you would a dog or a cat. If you follow a good system of care, starting with the tips in this article, your fish will be healthy and happy and add movement and color wherever you keep them!
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