Do they do well in this one gallon tanks with the tubing that throws bubbles through the corner or center of the tank? What’s the best tank to keep them in if those are not good for them? I love Betta so much but I am never able to keep them alive for long no matter where I buy them from. I have even gone out of my way to pay for special foods and such so I’m starting to think it may be the tanks I’m putting them in. I don’t use tap water, I know better than that. I’ve actually been using bottled water, like Nestle Purelife and other brands. I know Google is only a couple clicks away but I’ve tried it and can’t find anything helpful or useful so I’m hoping someone here can help me. Any advice? Suggestions? Help me to help the Betta live more than a few weeks or months! Thanks :)
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Is there a place near you that specializes in fish. If so, take a sample of water for them to test. They can tell you if there is anything in the water that is not safe for the fish. You may have to add something to the water to reduce nitrate, nitrite, ammonia or chlorine levels, or even change the pH of the water. You can buy a test kit at most pet stores, but I find it is easier just to take a sample for them to test, and a lot of places do it free. Just because you're using bottled water doesn't mean there is nothing in it that is bad for the fish. Also, make sure you're not putting more than one in a tank. They will fight each other.
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For captive bread Betta you can use tap water, just make sure to treat it with a couple drops of dechlorinator first. There are lots of special foods for Bettas and they are not that expensive. If you wish to replicate their natural conditions they should be kept in soft water at about pH 6.5 - 7.0. They like heavily planted tanks so they can hide. They mainly eat insect larva in nature so bloodworms and other kinds of worms are good. I have found they are pretty good in most temperatures, usually prefer 75-80. If the male makes a bubble nest, he is happy (and amorous). They are not very social. The males should be kept alone, or with other non-aggressive slow swimming fish that don't look anything similar. The females will nibble at each other until eventually the weakest will die, so the females are best kept away from each other too, though they won't fight like males. The male is probably best in a tank without an airstone or that type of filter. Better a top filter, or something that won't disturb his bubble nest. He loves tiny caves he can swim in and hide. Anyway, they are best in a tank where the water is not very turbulent. I recommend for food you just give him special Betta food. They don't need much, and usually no more than once a day.
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I have had Bettas for years and kept them alive for as long as 2.5 years. They dont need filters, stop using them. Just be sure to change thier water about every two weeks. You'll see them slow when the water gets too dirty. I use distilled or spring water in 2 gallon homes for them. I store the water on top of my fridge to heat it to the right temperature. They are tropical fish. If its too cold they dont do well. Keep them in a room where there is a lot of activity. They are more active when thier surrounding are active. They definitly should be kept alone in thier tanks. They are very aggresive fish and will kill each other. I lost one because the two tanks they were in were too close together. One rammed into the glass repeatedly to get at the other and killed itself. (Made me sad) You can feed them once a day, but no less than every other day.
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Alright. Awesome, I know what I haven't been doing that I need to start doing. Oh and don't worry, I always keep them separate when I have more than one. With both males and females. Thanks everyone! :)
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Dont let her avatar fool you! I know what Im doing! ;-)
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animal, I'm not a female. can't you tell by my fins?
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Oops.....I apologize.....
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lol, no problem.
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Thats cool, my Betas prettier anyway! (teehee)
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My avatar was just selected from a list. It isn't actually mine.
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look at you two betta keepers, butting heads like the fish of the same name...! Tee hee hee!