Betta Fish for Aquarium

LET'S KNOW ABOUT BETTA FISH for aquarium

Betta fish is also known as a Siamese fighting fish. Betta fish is a small, colorful, and active fish. Mainly, Betta fish is located in Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Malaysia. But Today Betta fishes are very common in everyone’s aquarium. So here we will discuss a few parameters that will give you an idea about the characteristics of Betta fish, how to keep the Betta fish in the Aquarium, and how to care for your Betta fish.

  • Size : Betta fish typically range from 2.5 to 3 inches in length
  • Coloration: Betta fish showcase a spectrum of vibrant colors, including shades of blue, red, green and purple.
  • Shape: Betta fish have a widen and streamlined body shape.
  • Fins: Betta fishes are recognized for their unique fins which are flowing small and round.

How to take care of a Betta fish for aquarium:

Maintaining proper water conditions is crucial for the health and well-being of Betta fish. Here are the recommended water parameters for keeping Betta fish:

  1. Temperature: Water temperature should be 24-28 degrees Celsius for good health. 
  2. pH level:  Water pH level 6.5-7.5.
  3. Water hardness: ideally around 20dGH, aim for a moderate water hardness level.
  4. Oxygenation: For oxygenation, use an air pump, live plants, and maintain good quality water.
  5. Filtration: Use a gentle filtration system like sponge filters to remove debris, break down waste, and maintain water quality for the fish.
  6. Regular water change: You need to change the water weekly. Remember the water in the tank should be clean and pollution-free. It depends on how many days your betta fish live.

How to Betta fish feeding for Aquarium:

Proper feeding is crucial for Betta fish on their health and well-being. Betta fish needs a proper diet, rich in protein. In the diet chart, Betta fish includes high-quality Betta pallets or flakes, frozen and live foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. Always remember to feed them a small portion of food multiple times because large meals create a digestive issue. Don’t overfeed your Betta fish because they have a small stomach excessive feeding causes trouble with their bloating, constipation, and swim bladder which can affect their swim ability. So, maintain a proper diet schedule and provide food only 2-3 times a day.

Betta fish tank size:

Betta fish tank size depends on various factors mainly, Betta fish’s size and how many Betta fish you want to put on the tank.  If there is a single Betta fish in the tank, the tank size minimum is 3-5 gallons (18 lit.). If there is more than one Betta fish then the tank size is 11 gallons (44 lit.). Betta fishes are known for their swimming pattern. So when you set up a tank for Betta fishes provide some spaces for swimming.

Betta fish
Betta fish
Betta fish
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Betta fish

Faqs:

1. How long do Betta fish live in a bowl?

Ans: Betta fish lived in a bowl for 3 to 5 years on average. But it depends on the bowl’s water quality. if you properly change the water regularly and check the water parameters it helps Betta fish live longer in the bowl.

2. How many Betta fishes should be kept altogether?

Ans: It depends on the Tank size. Betta fish’s nature is quite aggressive basically male Betta fish, so if you put on more than one Betta fish then you should set up a large tank of 11 gallons.

3. What is the best food for Betta fish?

Ans: High protein Betta pallets, Frozen or live bloodworms, Daphnia are the best food for Betta fish.

4. What is the good size for Betta fish aquarium?

Ans: If the tank for one Betta fishes it should be 3 gallons. If the tank is set up for more than one Betta fish then it should be 11 gallons.