Betta fish care
includes all about caring for your Betta fish from buying and safely
transporting them to breeding them. Although Betta fish may appear to
act strangely when compared to other aquarium fish, you must remember
that Bettas are not like any other aquarium fish at all. Believe it or
not, as your Betta gets to know you, and especially as he comes to know
you as his caretaker, he may do a little happy dance or wag his tail as
you approach his bowl. And they’re not always begging for food often,
they just want your attention. Some Bettas have been known to stick
their heads out of the water for a little pat. If you do touch your
Betta, be careful not to disturb the slime coat. It’s there to protect
the fish from infections and disease.
One of the main keys to Betta fish care is feeding it properly. If you feed your Betta fish the wrong food you are going to end up with sick Betta fish. You can feed your Betta fish with Betta fish specific food pallet but it is preferable to instead use live and frozen foods. Betta fish are carnivorous and feed on a diet of Zooplankton and water bound insect larvae and mosquito larvae when they are in the wild. When Betta fish are raised in captivity this diet is replaced with bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia. Make sure to include these three foods as the basis of your Betta fish diet.
One of the main keys to Betta fish care is feeding it properly. If you feed your Betta fish the wrong food you are going to end up with sick Betta fish. You can feed your Betta fish with Betta fish specific food pallet but it is preferable to instead use live and frozen foods. Betta fish are carnivorous and feed on a diet of Zooplankton and water bound insect larvae and mosquito larvae when they are in the wild. When Betta fish are raised in captivity this diet is replaced with bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia. Make sure to include these three foods as the basis of your Betta fish diet.
The
main thing that’s so great about Betta is how smart, aware of what’s
going on, and affectionate they are. Their enthusiasm is what makes
Bettas so amazing. Unlike the stereotype of dumb fish, Bettas possess
strong and unique personalities. Some are super mellow, while others
will flare at anything they see. They even have unique ways of flaring
too.
The next step in Betta fish care is to avoid putting two males together! That’s the surest way to prevent them from fighting. If you wish to introduce a female to the environment, do not hurry. Start by putting the female into a tank and placing it next to the male’s tank. Let the male get accustomed of seeing her for a week or so. Then place her to the male environment. If you notice any signs of aggression, remove the female and begin the process of familiarization again until the male finally accepts the female. Sometimes, for no reason that we understand, a male will reject one female yet accept another. Try switching females if you continue to have a problem.
The next step in Betta fish care is to avoid putting two males together! That’s the surest way to prevent them from fighting. If you wish to introduce a female to the environment, do not hurry. Start by putting the female into a tank and placing it next to the male’s tank. Let the male get accustomed of seeing her for a week or so. Then place her to the male environment. If you notice any signs of aggression, remove the female and begin the process of familiarization again until the male finally accepts the female. Sometimes, for no reason that we understand, a male will reject one female yet accept another. Try switching females if you continue to have a problem.
So,
you can make your Betta the happiest, safest, healthiest, most
cared-for and indeed the most spoiled little fish in the world by
following the simple tips mentioned above.
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