Tuesday, 16 October 2012

• Taking Care of a Betta Fish

  
  There are many debates about how relevant the information you get about betta fish care when looking online While there are likely many articles and suggestions on how to take care of a betta fish to choose from, sorting the good from the bad can be annoying To clear up much of the confusion about betta fish and caring for them I have posted the top three betta myths below.

  One of the most important things that's often debated with betta fish owners is proper tank size The main argument is that because betta fish live in shallow waters in thailand that you don't need a large tank. people claim that betta fish like shallow waters and so you should have a small tank The problem is a small container just limits their movement and allows ammonia to gather in the environemnt which can poison your fish.

  

  So what is it that I recommend?

  If you want the best enviornment for your betta fish you should get a 5 to 10 gallon tank for each fish you plan to keep. This provides a suitable area for your betta fish to swim in and allows you to minimize the time between each clean up. Another issue is proper feeding and a common mistake with betta fish owners.

  It is important to feed them properly so that they grow healthy and live a long life. Otherwise they may become sick or even die. The right kind of food is also very important to good overall betta health. It is suggested that you give them a well balanced diet of both flakes and pellets and try to limit treats to just once or twice a week.

  How much food is enough? Betta fish have small stomaches about the size of their eyeballs so we find that two pellets given twice a day is more than enough to ensure proper nourishment without the risk of over feeding. Betta fish can go a long while without being fed so fasting them for a few days won't hurt them. if you go away and miss a meal they will be fine.

  Clean water is very important to maintaining a good habitat for your betta. There are many types of water to choose from so we recommend that you try to use distilled water and not water fresh from your tap. If you are in doubt as to how clean your water is, it is a good idea to de-chlorinate it using drops to eliminate any minerals or harmful chemicals.
  
  
  

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