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I was in Petsmart yesterday buying my cats some new toys and I stumbled into the fish section and saw about 3 dozen Bettas in separate cups with barely enough water to do anything but move their fins back and forth.
I deceided to rescue one from his miserable life on the shelf and bring him home. Any good fish care tips to keep him happy and healthy are greatly appreciated. Here's a pic of Ghengis Kahn. ![]() |
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Yeah, goodbye miserable life on a shelf!
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You're keeping him in a 1 gallon bowl, which is far superior to those little cups people probably leave him in. Good. Since the bowl is most likely not filtered, I'd recommend changing the water once a week.
If you can afford/wouldn't mind getting something a little bigger, a 5 gallon or 10 gallon tank and some small, non-aggressive tankmates (who DON'T have long colorful fins, as the betta will mistake them for other male bettas and will challenge them to mortal kombat), that would rule. |
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I deceided to rescue one from his miserable life on the shelf and bring him home. [/ QUOTE ] And by doing so have given a profit incentive for the petstore to breed dozens more fish to lead a miserable life on a shelf. |
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Change water once a week. Don't overfeed. Get a cool fish stand to keep him company.
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I thought these fish really like small tanks because they're territorial and will continually swim around in a large tank.
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I thought these fish really like small tanks because they're territorial and will continually swim around in a large tank. [/ QUOTE ] dude, they are fish. |
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Bettas are very easy to keep alive. They don't shock to death easily like other fish, as far as I can tell, they could care less if their tank is cycled (We've had about 4 who have lived for 1+ years).
Change their water once a week or so, keep them fed. That's about it. They don't need a big tank, but they seem to grow bigger and act happier in a slightly larger tank (1-3 gallons) than one of the "Betta Bowls" you can get at Petsmart or Wal-Mart. They are very durable and can live under somewhat extreme temperatures, so you don't have to worry if their light blows while you left the AC running all night. . . unlike some puffer fish (R.I.P. Sean Combs June 12-June 30) |
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[ QUOTE ] I thought these fish really like small tanks because they're territorial and will continually swim around in a large tank. [/ QUOTE ] dude, they are fish. [/ QUOTE ] Smaller the tank the better. Seriously. This fish would have a much more enjoyable life in a coffee mug than in the tank in the photo. Only problem with them is they can jump, so whether or not you downgrade to a smaller tank or keep it in that one, be weary of that. They do get out. Put a mirror next to the tank if you're bored one day and need cheap enjoyment. |
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I thought these fish really like small tanks because they're territorial and will continually swim around in a large tank. [/ QUOTE ] I've had two different bettas (not simultaneously) that have survived for over a year in a 5 gallon tank with a bunch of tetra tankmates. The bettas were pretty active usually hung our near the surface and sometimes would swim through the tetras and everyone got along fine. The only time there were any problems was when I fed them and the tetras decided they didn't want to eat their flakes wanted to try the betta's blood worms. The betta would chase a tetra around for 10 seconds or so and that was the end of it. I also know someone who keeps her betta in a crowded 10 gallon tank without problems. |
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