BETTA FISH
Ever visited a pet shop and noticed a small, colorful, long-finned fish. probably kept in small containers, bowls, or even in wine glasses.
Yes, you guessed it right that’s a betta fish.
There are a lot of myths out there about this small fish. Many owners and beginners believe that this is a very low maintenance fish and they end up keeping them in very unhealthy conditions.
Here’s a quick guide on properly taking care of your pet betta. I’ll be busting some myths about them. I hope the post helps the viewers to provide these fishes better living conditions.
History
In nature, wild bettas inhabit shallow, stagnant water bodies and wetlands of rice and paddy fields. wild bettas have color variations of grey and brown. however pet bettas are bred in captivity, they are available in a variety of colors due to selective breeding.
Betta fish or Siamese fighting fish. It is a “labyrinth fish”. that means they have a labyrinth organ that helps them to breathe air directly. you may see this fish coming towards the water surface to breathe air quite frequently.
Types
Short-finned bettas
plakat betta
wild bettas
mostly the female betta exhibit short fins.
Long-finned bettas
veiltail betta
spadetail betta
crowntail betta
halfmoon betta
full moon betta
dumbo ear betta
feather tail betta
double tail betta
Size
A full-grown male can reach up to 2.5–3 inches. female bettas are generally smaller than males, reaching up to the size of 1.5–2 inches.
Lifespan
betta fishes can live up to anywhere between 2 to 5 years.
Interaction
male bettas tend to be aggressive towards each other. they are highly territorial fishes. male bettas flares, when aggressive. they can nip long-finned fishes and will end up eating small guppies or molly fries.
if provided with inappropriate/small space, a betta fish might attack other bright colored tank mates.
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however, females are not as aggressive as males. they can live together with other same-sized fishes or another female betta if provided with adequate space.
betta fishes are quite interactive and they can recognize their owners.
Tank requirements
In order to provide your fishes with the best living condition, I always try to create a space that resembles their natural habitat.
betta fish is a tropical fish and can survive in temperatures above 80℉. because this fish inhabits shallow waters that get heated much quickly.
so, the minimum tank size should be of 2.5 gallons for a single betta fish.
if kept in a smaller size than 2.5 gallons, bioload will build up very quickly and it will result in ammonia burns, fin rot, or ich in your fish.
Providing your fish with adequate space is the best solution to all these problems, so you should always try providing them with the biggest affordable tank.
the tank should be shallow with no to minimal water current.
water temperature should be between 72 to 82 ℉. you should monitor the temperature of your betta tank quite frequently.
if you live in cold parts of the world you will need to get a heater for your fish tank.
Diet
what does betta fish eat?
betta fish are carnivores.
they will readily accept the live food like mosquito larva, blood worms (dried or live), brine shrimp, and fish fry.
if you feed your fish with floating pellets, make sure they are small enough to fit in the fish’s mouth.
each betta fish have their own personality, some may be fussy about their feeding habits while others will readily accept any food.
To get the betta fish food recommended by us, click on the link below.
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How to Choose a healthy betta fish?
wanna choose the healthiest fish from the pet shop?
but not sure how to pick up a healthy one?
lemme help, here are a few points that you should notice before getting a fish.
I assure you this will definitely help you in picking up a healthy aqua buddy.
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