How to properly move betta from bowl to tank?

Question

I'm going to move my betta from the bowl I got it in to a 1/2 gallon?? tank. I'm scared that it will die because it will have trouble adapting to the new water. The water is pretty dirty in the bowl it's currently in so it will be a good time to change the water while I'm at it. Any tips? Thanks

Also, my betta fish always gets pretty stressed out while I'm trying to change its water. It swims around quickly and then it makes me nervous as well.

Answer 1

Dump the betta with all of the bowl's contents into the new tank. It will help start the nitrifying bacterial cycle in your new tank without stressing the betta too much.
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Answer 2

I'm no expert or anything but I would do it similar to how you would introduce a new fish to a tank. I would put him in a large cup, bowl, container, maybe even a bag, then slowly put water from the new tank in with the betta every 10-15 minutes, letting him get used to the new water. Check that there is not much of a temperature or PH difference in the new water compared to the old water or he may suffer from shock. After he has gotten used the water, meaning you have filled the container with almost all new tank water and let him sit in it for at least 40 minutes to an hour, you can release him into the new tank and let him enjoy his new home. If the old tank water is really dirty or something and you don't want it in your new tank, then you can transfer him with a net.

I'm not sure if this is the right way to do it or not, but I would think it would be better than just dumping him in the new tank. It's your choice how you want to do it, good luck!

Answer 3

I had a Betta for several years and had no problems. I used a beta tank instead of a regular fish tank. They're not expensive and easier to keep Betta's separate from other fish as they are aggressive and will eat other fish (learned the hard way). When moving the Betta, I would get clean water at room temperature into a cup and very carefully dump out the old water until I left just enough to keep him wet and put the Betta w/ a little of the old water into the cup. After filling the new tank with water and letting it sit I believe it's 5 hours so the water can be the right temperature there's also a solution you need to get from the pet store for Betta tanks to keep the water from getting dirty and it helps the Betta fish stay brightly colored. My first one stayed alive for 5 years and my previous for 3...and 3 is usually the life span
Good luck

Answer 4

It's rather simple- your major concern is that the new water is at a decent temperature and is free of chlorine. All you have to do is check it with a thermometer for the temperature after finding out what temp is best. You obviously have access to a computer so that should be relatively simple.
All you have to do with regards to the chlorine is to let the water sit for two or three days and the chlorine will dissipate on its own.

As for moving the fish, simply cup your hands or use a net and the fish will be fine.
As for keeping the water clean, filters are relatively cheap no matter where you are. For a single fish though, I wouldn't worry about it, just change the water again next time it gets dirty. Keep a clean five gallon bucket of water nearby and fill it up two or three days before you switch it.

Answer 5

ACCLIMATING A NEW FISH
What to do now that you’ve purchased your new betta? You need to take it home and slowly get him/her acclimated into its new home. To do this, you should prepare the tank the betta will be going into (making sure the temperature of this tank is room temperature (dechlorinated) water), and then slowly introduce water from the new tank into the holding container the betta came home in. Scoop a few tablespoons of water into the cup every 5 – 10 minutes for about 60 minutes.
NOTE: if you brought the fish home in a bag, it is recommended to place it into a cup for easier acclimation. Plastic solo cups work well for this purpose.
After the 60 minutes, the fish is ready to be carefully lowered into its new home and released!

hope this helps for more info :

Answer 6

Have the water ready in the new tank before you think of moving your fish. That's really the only thing you need to worry about.
Good Luck

Answer 7

Just make sure you add the water conditioner to the new water first. I always gently cup the betta in my hand when putting him in his new tank

Answer 8

Skye is right.