These beneficial bacteria are used in the tank to break down harmful fish waste (ammonia) into a less toxic form, first to nitrite and then down to nitrate. Without a fishless cycle, your betta could experience ‘new tank syndrome’ – it can kill fish.īasically what this cycle does is build up beneficial bacteria in the tank/filter. Temperature – 77 – 80 degrees FahrenheitĪ fishless cycle is what is required next.Now you have to make sure that what it’s filled with is the kind of water betta fish will be happy in: So your tank set up is ready and the decorations look great. Don’t put your betta fish in the tank yet…
(Keep this in mind for all your decorations). Betta fish fins are very delicate any sharp edges can easily tear a betta fish fin. If you buy plastic plants make sure that the leaves do not have sharp edges. Sharp fake plants – quite often fake aquarium plants are made of plastic. This has led to many fish injuries! The drainage hole of a terracotta plant pot has very sharp edges, and fish (especially betta fish) swim quickly through this hole which can lead to huge and deep grazes. Plant pots – there has been a small craze of putting terracotta plant pots in fish tanks. (But we know that betta fish should not be kept in small tanks anyways. On very small tanks having a heater can be dangerous to the fish’s health due to the temperature of the water warming and cooling too fast. We have reviewed some ideal aquarium heaters and for larger tanks like 20-gallons heaters and produced a guide here. This is the job of the aquarium heater, it includes a thermostat ensuring a constant correct temperature even if the temperature in your house goes up and down. Fluctuations can be dangerous to your fish’s health. It is important to keep temperatures constant. Remember they are from tropical waters! This means that in most countries, yes you should have a heater on your tank. Does a betta fish need a heater?Īn ideal water temperature for a betta fish is around 77 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If you think the filter is too strong and your filter isn’t adjustable you could create a baffle from an inexpensive tank divider or make sure there are a few plants in the way to break the current. After adding it to the aquarium make sure that it works and hopefully it won’t be creating too strong of a current.
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The filter should have a manual that shows you how to set it up.
Take a look at our reviews of the best betta fish filters. The filter will keep the water clean and healthy for the fish. So what is recommended is a gentle aquarium filter, or one that has an adjustable flow. However betta fish do not like strong flowing water/currents. Do I need a filter for my betta fish?Ī filter is a must to help keep the water cleaner for longer. Bettas like attention and don’t like dark corners of the room. Position the tank where there is no direct sunlight, but still remains open and visible. Some recommended tanks include, Fluval Spec V Aquarium Kit and biOrb FLOW. This isn’t too important but if we were to think of the betta fish’s natural environment – shallow streams – you will see that water depth isn’t too important but longer horizontally swim areas would be of benefit. We recommend 5 gallon (20 – 25 litre tank) or more, this will ensure you have the healthiest and happiest betta fish – which is what having a pet is all about.Īnother tip is that is is also good to have an aquarium that is longer than high. Here are a few tips on choosing your own… Have you chosen your bettas home yet? We have selected and reviewed some of our favorite betta fish tanks in the linked article. : How To Avoid The Top 5 Mistakes New Betta Owners Make The tank
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