I have 2 beautifull Betta fish in separate bowls, they both have fake plastic plants and sometimes i think its too cruel for them. Since they like to swim through them Im thinking that a real plant could make them more happy. If its allowed for me to buy one for them, witch plant should I choose?
2007-02-28 08:54:01 · 9 answers · asked by ~*mimi*~ 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
first off, if you don't get real plants at least replace the plastic plants with silk plants, bettas fins are easily ripped on plastic plants.
I agree with the needing a real tank for a real plant, and if you put them in a filtered heated tank they'll be a lot more active. get a 5 or 10 gallon and a mesh divider. then get a small filter and either a 25watt heater for a 5 gallon tank or a 50watt heater for a 10 gallon tank. put the filter and heater on either side of the divider so there's equal heat and filtration. also I recommend two thermometers so you can malke sure the temp is good on both sides, it should stay around 75°F to 82°F but 78°F to 80°F is best.
once you have a real tank with lighting options, any plant that's not pointy and hard would be good. Java ferns are a betta favorite, and anything with big wide leave to hide in. when you get the plant find plant food, there is liquid, but I've found the kind you put int he gravel works better.
2007-02-28 09:16:51 · answer #1 · answered by Kylie Anne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The plastic plants will not hurt the fish in anyway. What makes real plants more effective than plastic is the way they oxygenate the water. Real plants do take more work as far as constant care and replacement and will of course cost more than plastic plants. But the fish will not notice the difference really.
As an alternative to real or plastic, they do make fake plants of a more cloth like material that flow with the movement of the water more like real plants do and do not harm the water.
2007-02-28 17:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by Duran Duran Diva 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bettas love real plants, and they have a nice side effect of helping to clean the water (many of them do, anyway) Start with some easy plants, and look up "planted tank" online. You'll get lots of info.
2007-02-28 17:54:31 · answer #3 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well for one things, betta can't be kept in bowls and live very long. I would first suggest that you get a couple of tanks. They aren't that expensives. Bettas need heaterse and a filter. How big are your bowls? Anubias nana is an extremely hardy plant. Java fern and java moss are also good hardy plants.
2007-02-28 17:00:30 · answer #4 · answered by chamelean75 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I doubt you'd be able to keep any plant alive for long in a bowl - they have requirments like light and nutrient rich substrate. What you really need is a proper aquarium for your fishies - you'll be amazed how much better they do in a properly filtered and heated tank anyway, plus you can look at having more decorations, plants, and even tankmates for your bettas.
2007-02-28 16:59:39 · answer #5 · answered by Ghapy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Move it to a rectangle tank thats big enough and have lots of space to place a live plants, since betta cant destroy any plant, get any kind of water plant,
2007-02-28 17:09:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also have a betta fish. I have him in a big bowl with colorful marbles & a real bamboo stalk in the tank. You can diffently put a real plant inside the bowl & it will survive and grow as well. I think the real plants are better, but it's totally up to you.
2007-02-28 17:04:47 · answer #7 · answered by Adorn B 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes!you know those bamboo in those vases?those are perfect for them.they will love hiding by the bamboo.
2007-02-28 18:56:08 · answer #8 · answered by Reptile Lover 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it gives it alot of nutrions
2007-02-28 17:22:45 · answer #9 · answered by michael m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋