I just got a betta fish. The air filter leaves bubbles. i thought air filters were supposed to be smoother? im worried that my betta wont be able to get any air from the top cause its covered in bubbles!!! i think its too soon for it to be a bubble nest.
2006-09-17 03:00:55 · 6 answers · asked by Me 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Buy an adjustable valve to regulate the amount of air going through ($1.00), and an airstone to make smaller bubbles ($1.00)
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2006-09-17 03:14:01 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DAS259 is completely wrong. Betta are anabantoids. Most fishs in this sub order have non functional gills, and will drown if they can reach the surface of the water. As far as bubble nests male betta will generally start building them within a few days. It's more a sign he's bonded to a territory than a desire to mate. Mating is rather rough, and males are happy(ier) alone. If they get enough mental stimulation. (IE a 1/2 hour of mirror time, or are able to see other fish.)
See link for more info on care for your betta. Personally if you are worried just take a inch or so of water out. Some males are mad bubblers.
2006-09-17 15:06:45 · answer #2 · answered by Sabersquirrel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, a beta fish is not like a dolphin: they do not need to swim to the surface for air. The only reason a beta fish needs to swim to the surface is when you feed it, and it swims to the surface to eat the pellets that are there. (Only feed him about 3-5 pellets every OTHER day...the fish will live longer). In addition, I find a filtering system a waste on the beta fish. Honestly, the best aquarium I have found for them is the plant aquarium. They seem to live longer, and the plant recycles waste and provides the fish with a more "natural" habitat. Just a thought.
Good Luck!
2006-09-17 10:06:37 · answer #3 · answered by DAS259 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A betta shouldn't need a filter, just change half the water every week.
2006-09-17 10:03:07 · answer #4 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have a betta that is in a tank with a fliter and he does just fine. Plus, if you have a fliter in with him you don't have to change the water as often. You have nothing toworry about.
2006-09-17 12:00:26 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe beta fish get ox. from special plants you should be using. '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''not air bubbles" call a pet shop quick.
2006-09-17 10:07:58 · answer #6 · answered by ash 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋