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 03:12:36 · 14 answers · asked by Me 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Actually do you have them with a filter system? If so then lower the amount of air by twisting the valve. I have kept 3 bettas for over a year in a simple bowl (bigger than the stores) and just change the water weekly, they have no problems. They actually go to the surface for air at times, so I never had to use a filter. It takes like 5 minutes to clean the bowl and refill it with distilled water and I do it weekly.
2006-09-17 03:22:16 · answer #1 · answered by Marty 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Betta fish do infact need to come to the surface of the water to breath air or they will drown. I'm not sure what to tell you about the bubbles being caused by your filter but Betta fish do not need a filter and actully prefure not to have one. Strong filters can actully be harmful to them. After reading the other answers I'd like to say DO NOT GET YOUR FISH A FRIEND, unless you are willing to breed them and know what you're doing it isn't a good idea. Betta males will kill each other and will only put up with females long enough to breed.
2006-09-17 15:34:39 · answer #2 · answered by trtlekltz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
filters do leave some bubbles, but it shouldn't cover the top. Is it running too fast? Don't worry, your betta can still get air.
2006-09-17 10:21:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Male betta fish blow bubbles to attract females. They use the bubbles as a nest for the eggs. The bigger the bubble nest is the more likely he will attract the female.
2006-09-17 11:52:58 · answer #4 · answered by Ceyra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always just net the bubbles. With some betta this will just provoke them to new heights of nest building.
Note you should test your water for nitrates, and ammonia as this can also cause bubbles.
2006-09-17 15:09:58 · answer #5 · answered by Sabersquirrel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
betta fish don't need a filter or a pump. you can just use a bowl. and i think the fish will be okay because it can always eat the bubbles to get air.
2006-09-17 13:46:46 · answer #6 · answered by stephanie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have had a betta for a long time... you do not need a air filter.
2006-09-17 16:06:17 · answer #7 · answered by esalisbury12 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Betta fish don't really need filters like goldfish.
2006-09-17 11:36:38 · answer #8 · answered by cold, but i'm still here ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It wants a female betta get him one.
2006-09-17 11:26:10 · answer #9 · answered by decoyaryan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just make sure he has access to the surface of the water.
2006-09-17 14:12:11 · answer #10 · answered by oops1388 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋