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Care for betta fish in the aquarium
If you are going to keep a room warm. A larger tank is 22 liters allow use of a heater to maintain a temperature of about 27 ° C. The floor of the tank should have at least a thin layer (5mm thick) of gravel to increase the surface area for nitrifying bacteria can colonize.
In their natural habitat (rice fields), the Betta has a muddy bottom. The water looks murky amber colored. The decorations or scenery may provide hiding places. Decorations must be free from rough areas or sharp edges that could damage the delicate scales of betta – for this reason, we recommend using plants best made with fabrics instead of plastic plants. The real plants improve water quality. The fact that it Anabantidae family fish does not need this filter in an aquarium, but recommended, as this family gets the oxygen to breathe out of water.
Due to the aggressive nature of the betta, the other fish that they share the tank should be carefully chosen. The males are very aggressive and malicious with other males of its kind, so one must be maintained in the community aquarium. Females are-usually-peaceful and several can be kept together until there is a male in the aquarium may or may not peacefully coexist in the same aquarium depending on your temperament. Prior to accommodate a Siamese fighting fish with other species, their compatibility should be investigated, and the owner must have an alternative plan to house their pets tank if the community does not work.
The ideal temperature for the aquarium are 25.5 ° C, but should rise a few degrees on the occasion of laying eggs. Temperatures of 20 ° C or lower, make that affected the metabolism of betta and maintained in a state of lethargy.
Temperature: 21-29 ° C
Ph: 6.8 (somewhat acidic)
Gh: 8 ° (very soft)
Feeding
Bettas are omnivores, but with a carnivorous tendency. They feed on zoo plankton and larvae of mosquitoes and other insects but any derivatives will be so appreciated by the fish. It can also be given small garden red worms, tubifex, brine shrimp or home-based baby food beef heart. Another option is to give them minced meat. The Betta has teeth, so no problems there. Do not overindulge in protein because it would have problems in the long run to fat. Therefore we can supplement the diet with some vegetable porridge. Accept supplement their dry food menu.
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