Food Bettas are carnivores and do not require a lot of food. On the whole, they are not very picky eaters. Betta pellets are a very popular food and we recommend starting out with those. Bettas enjoy a variety of food including bloodworm and brine shrimp to name but a few, these foods should be given at least 3-4 times a week. Frozen or live foods are better than freeze dried. The less processed for given to your Betta the better. Make sure not to overfeed your fish. Betta fish love to eat and will be constantly begging you for food! Adding a Betta Fish to the Tank If you are not using a filter you should always set up your tank 24 hours before adding the Betta fish. This allows the temperature in the tank to stabilize before the new fish is introduced. If you are using a filter be sure the tank is cycled before adding the fish. Once you have chosen your Betta and brought it home, you should add it to the tank as soon as possible. Most Bettas are sold in little plastic cups that are full of dirty water. The cup can be used for acclimating your Betta as you can just float it in the top of the tank for 20- 30 minutes in order to adjust the water temperature in the cup to match the water temperature of the tank. Once the water is acclimated, take a net and gently transfer the fish to the new tank. Do not tip the fish into the water from the cup because you will be adding the ammonia and dirty water from the cup. This will not get your tank’s ecosystem off to a good start and may introduce contaminates into the water. Conclusion Betta fish are happy fish and always enjoy interacting with their human, whether by coming to greet you when you approach the tank, or lapping the tank near the top in the hope of getting food. Giving them the correct environment will provide them with a happy and healthy home, allowing them to live a long and fulfilled life. It is highly recommend that you use a filter in a betta fish tank however should you choose not to be aware that you will need to do a lot more water changes to keep your fish healthy and happy. Happy fish keeping! These are a few of our favorite fish keeping products. |
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