How often do Beta fish bowls need to be cleaned?
2006-10-26 13:08:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Depends on the size. If its 1 gallon and under a few times a week, maybe even everyday if its those tiny little cups. The bigger the tank the less it needs to be cleaned and if it has a filter then even less.
I don't keep mine in anything under 5 gallons and clean mine at least once a month, sometimes twice. Unlike what so many people believe, those rice paddies that bettas live in in the wild are really big. http://www.bettadreams.com/ricepaddies.html
2006-10-26 13:12:32 · answer #1 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a beta fish can jump out of its bowl. It is wise to place a cover with holes over the bowl so that the fish can not jump out of the bowl. If you don't have a lid make sure that the water isn't filled right to the top of the bowl because that makes it easier for the fish to jump out of the bowl. There are some plastic beta fish bowls that come with a cover attatched to the container with holes for air.
2016-05-21 23:25:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a beta in one of those vases with plants, Beta fish are use to living in shallow dirty water believe it or not, I forget to feed mine every day and he has been alive for 2 years so far. My bowl is about 1/2 full and I havent cleaned it for probably 4 months. if you want it to look clean, do it more often, but they are very harty and tough. I even have dropped him in the sink once and he got pissed but he is ok. Thanks for reminding me to clean his bowl.
2006-10-26 13:15:07 · answer #3 · answered by Grandma of six 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as you aren't over feeding about once a week. In really small bowl every 4 days.
2006-10-26 14:40:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
at least once a week unless they r bigger than the normal bowl u see bettas in. make sure ur water is either declorinated or u have let it sit out for at least 24 hrs. good luck
2006-10-26 13:14:32 · answer #5 · answered by Nora G 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Once a week. But not 100%... always add some old water to the new.
2006-10-27 05:10:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 every 3 days.. if he is in a smaller bowl.. (we changed them 1 every 2 day in them lil cups u see them in at the petstores)
2006-10-26 13:14:00 · answer #7 · answered by animal lover 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to change the water every 2 days. If the water gets cloudy before two days, then change it.
HIH!
2006-10-26 13:31:40 · answer #8 · answered by T.J. H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends on how often you feed your betta. The more you feed him, the more he'll poop. : )
General rule of thumb is once a week. Give or take.
2006-10-26 13:11:13 · answer #9 · answered by Lynzee 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
GO TO AGE OF AQUARIUMS PAGE ON THE NET ... IF THAT DOESN'T HELP LOOK FOR CHINESE FIGHTING FISH ,, ENJOY YOUR FISH I JUST GOT ONE IN SEPTEMBER AND I NAMED HIM BUB BA HE LOVE TO LISTEN TO ME TELL HIM HOW HANDSOME HE LOOKS . I CHANGE MINE EVERY 3RD DAY THAT NOT RIGHT BUT IT SUITS ME AND BUB , ALSO DEPENDS ON HOW BIG YOUR DISH IS MINE IS FOR A BETTA AND IS 1.5 LITRES
2006-10-26 13:22:19 · answer #10 · answered by yvette b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋