2007-02-23 22:09:10 · 9 answers · asked by Liser 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
No, do not use any copper in the tank. Copper is quite poisonous and will build up enough in the water to kill your betta.
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2007-02-24 02:04:36 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a trick question. Since many fresh water diseases are treated with copper including ich (fresh water only) and many fish stores intentionally run their water thru copper tubeing and black pipe or PVC you would think it would be a safe bet to add this to your tank. Small amounts of copper in your tank are fine. However, large amounts can be toxic. Kind of a catch 22. Even koi ponds at sea world, gander mountain bass pro shops and disney have people tossing money into them every day. They are not cleaned out but twice per year. These large amounts of copper water pose no harm to the fish, then again they are thousands of gallons of water and are circulated and cared for by professional fish keepers.
A small amount of copper coated wire wouldn't pose a threat, it will actually keep ich at bay, however, to leave it in a small tank, even with frequent water changes, I would advise against it.
I have a few pennies in my ponds outside. They are quite large howeverwith waterfalls. Ich is more difficult to catch on pond fish since you can see them only when they surface.
I would honestly have to say no since you do not know the base metal it is coated with either.
2007-02-24 02:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in order that which you realize if your betta doesnt make a bubblenest it doesnt propose its unhappy or no longer helthy some bettas under no circumstances build a bubblenest because of the fact they only dont prefer to mate or dont see a girl im incredibly beneficial that in case you had yet another seperate tank with a girl and you positioned them close to and he sees her he will flare and open up his fins to coach off and immendiatly initiate development a nest so as long because of the fact the tank is clean filtered and heated he could be o.k. as long as you have a cave for it to cover and relax and yeah you may get a betta log or a betta leaf or a floating ball so he can play they especially cases nip at them and play with them in spite of the undeniable fact that it has to flow.
2016-12-14 04:32:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - copper compounds will leach into the water and kill off your aquarium's inhabitants. You need to use something that is not going to react with the water (e.g. stainless steel). Go and talk to your local aquarium shop for advice. I would also say be careful with wire - sharp ends or light loops can cut or trap your fish.
2007-02-23 22:19:50 · answer #4 · answered by davidbgreensmith 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No!!. Metals and fish dont mix im afraid, it will poison them. If your looking for something to tie things together try cable tie tags, there 100% plastic and safe and excess can be trimmed. There also very cheap from any hardware store.
2007-02-23 23:57:27 · answer #5 · answered by A C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not recommend copper tube because it will oxidize over time and raise the pH level of the water.I use rubber tubes they r cheap and u can get them @ your local pet store.The more air u have throughout the tank is better.fish r a trial and error process.but they r relaxing 2 watch after along day.
2007-02-23 22:22:27 · answer #6 · answered by crab 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
do not do this it will make rust inside your tank and may Poisson your fish
the best materials for the tank are plastics,wood,ceramics.
2007-02-23 22:22:38 · answer #7 · answered by captainellethy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shouldn't put any metal objects in fish tanks.
the water can cause the metal to corrode and it is harmful to the fish and they will die.
not only will it corrode, but the chemicals in the metal can seriously effect the water quality and will kill your fish.
2007-02-23 22:14:07 · answer #8 · answered by bekka 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you got many good answers already and yes NO!!!!!!!!
2007-02-24 01:02:02 · answer #9 · answered by ctvtv30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋