A great many individuals think that a betta is perfectly acceptable for the tiny bowl they are usually purchased and exhibited in at the pet shop, but that is not the case.  The majority fish  such as bettas enjoy swimming, so providing them room to do so makes them a content and in the end healthier fish. You need guarantee that you get a tank that gives them enough room to do this so no part of the fish should be able to contact the sides, top or floor of the fish tank when the fish is still. You may notice that this is not the situation in the small bowls they are sold in.

Most bettas do well in a fish tank that is around 1 or 2 gallons as this size is fine for a lone fish because it is large enough for your betta to swim around. It is still easy to look after when it comes time to exchange the tank water and maintain the tank.  You also need to make sure here is enough room for you to be able to include ornaments, a filter or anything else you may want to make your betta fish aquarium ideal for your betta.  A filter will permit you to make less drastic adjustments to the water as it helps to clean out any detritus in the aquarium and keeps the water moving about. This does not do away with the need to exchange the water on a regular basis.

You may want to consider model houses,  vegetation or little retreats to give  the fish points to conceal hemselves which is especially important if you have companions for your betta such as a female betta, for instance.  Small stones and small simple to move rocks are fantastic additions to your betta fish tank as they permit the betta to make places for their young which they will do even if there is no female in the tank. If you are expecting to obtain a betta having, a tank that works for them is the best way to ensure the health of your betta. You will need to ensure that the betta also has a light on the aquarium in case you need to high temperature up the water.

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If you do choose a bowl or vase as your fish’s living accomadations, expect to change the water completely every day or two. You have to because of the small size and lack of water filtration. Without the constant water changes, your fish will flounder and suffer and die in the polluted water.

Of course, a well-fed fish given a variety of appropriate Betta foods in the correct amount is a priority. Likewise, you know that if he eats – well, how can I put this politely? He poops. This is the natural course of things and if enclosed in a tiny bowl or vase with no water filtration system to clean the water, chemical changes take place in your fish’s breathing water and all this toxic waste-filled water gets sucked into your fishy kid’s body and infects him with various fish diseases. Then you’ve got a bigger problem on your hands: You’ve got to attempt to diagnose and cure his disease.

Many times, it’s possible (and certainly better for you and your fish) to prevent these diseases from ever happening if you can keep the water clean and the water conditions right. (tropical temperature, Betta water conditioner, chlorine and chloramine out, no drafts, no direct sunlight)

In any case, the bowl is o.k. at first – although, it’s really some peace of mind for you if you can get a type of vented cover for the bowl so that your betta fish gets plenty of air(Betta fish are labyrinth fish who must breathe both water and come up to the surface of the water for air.) and yet cannot jump out and hurt himself or get killed from flopping on the counter gasping for air. Betta fish are natural jumpers out of self-preservation and a will to stay alive that they developed in the wild many years ago when they had to jump from a small puddle to a bigger puddle in Asia.

So, it’s up to you which home you choose for your beautiful new member of your family, but it’s good to be prepared for high maintenance if you choose a tiny bowl.

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