What do I need to do to maintain the tank?
2006-09-09 10:08:44 · 9 answers · asked by pinacoladasundae 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
More is alway better. You can find any number of tanks with built in filters in the 2.5 to 5 gallon range. A filter is nice as you can limit cleaning to a quick gravel vacuum which removes gunk from the gravel and 10% of the tank water. In 5 gallon tank without over feeding you can strech this to 2 weeks.
2006-09-09 20:24:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Betta fish prefer small tanks, 5 gallon should be fine. In the wild, they live in shallow water and 'puddle jump.' They're very powerful jumpers, so make sure you keep a lid on the tank at all times.
2006-09-09 17:16:47 · answer #2 · answered by Laura 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
More than enogh. I find if you set up the tank with filter and air and light it stays clean better and the fish lives longer.
Also they really like to have a live plant in the tank, one they can swim in and hide or hang out.
2006-09-09 17:13:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Five gallons is a good size for a betta. It isnt cruel at all, and I congratulate you for caring enough to take such good care of your betta.
2006-09-09 17:21:20 · answer #4 · answered by ♫ Violinist ♪ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes u can actually get to if u want. if u have a filter everything should be fine.but if u dont u have to clean the tank every 3 days max 7 days.
2006-09-09 17:12:46 · answer #5 · answered by decoyaryan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am soo happy for your betta!!! Glad you are giving hime 5 gallons!!
I think 50% water change per week is suffcient!
2006-09-10 14:41:17 · answer #6 · answered by Rainy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than enough...rough rule of thumb 1 gallon for each inch of fish.
We had a beta in a clear vase with aquatic plants inside for a long time.
Change the water every 2-3 weeks..don't over feed (most common cause of death in fish.
Remove the chlorine from the water, either chemically or by letting the water stand overnight before using it
2006-09-09 17:16:58 · answer #7 · answered by The Cheminator 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
God bless you!! It is so upsetting
to see those totally ignorant people
putting a fish in a cup less than
full of water!!! My only hope is
that somebody will tape them
up in a phone booth so they
can see how it feels!!!!
2006-09-09 17:11:59 · answer #8 · answered by NANCY K 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes it is and perfectly normal
2006-09-09 18:33:33 · answer #9 · answered by C live 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋