2007-03-24 02:44:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Bettas are not known to be big time jumpers, but it can and does happen from time to time. Poor water quality would make them more likely to jump.
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2007-03-24 03:35:10 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My friend had a betta that jumped out, and every good betta website warns that they are jumpers. As I'm sure you know, they can breathe air, so when they jump they don't suffocate like other fish do. Nonetheless, they won't live long out of the water. If you're lucky they may live up to 15 minutes.
Be safe and cover the bowl or tank. I have my Betta covered with a pretty piece of mesh net (it was the packaging for the marbles I have in the bottom of the bowl); it looks nice and protects him. I just used a matching colored rubber band to hold it in place. I cut a small hole in the net to more easily feed him without taking it off every time.
2007-03-24 10:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by goddessdawnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had a betta fish for 2 years in a goldfish bowl and it had never jumped out. Although it is a possibility and you are worried about it, I would go with a small covered aquarium, they are inexpensive and are thought to be healthier for your fish.
2007-03-24 10:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by L K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea it could... They have different personalities... But some of them do jump out... Thats why some betta related websites warn betta parents about their bettas jumping out... So get a lid or something, but make sure he has access to the surface.
2007-03-24 16:00:47 · answer #4 · answered by oops1388 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to keep and breed Bettas, longfinned and short finned.
I had a few cases of my fish jumping out, but from my experience:
1. longfinned bettas are less likely to jump than their short finned
cousin.
2. I noticed that at least 2.5 inch distance from water level to the
edge of your bowl is safe. (I had no bettas jumpin out when I fill
the water to that level but had several jumps at shorter distance)
3. Bettas less likely to jump if they are not sick or not bothered by
bad water condition.
--> of course the best safest way is still to cover your bowl.
Good luck.
2007-03-24 12:14:51 · answer #5 · answered by El Diablo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... and no. It might jump out more likely. Lucky it can breath out of the water. If it has not been so much time out of the water, some water will revive it. Sorry, but if it is flaky and crusty, it is dead. You can put anything on top that will cover the bowl, but poke holes for air ventilation.
2007-03-24 12:31:48 · answer #6 · answered by ???????? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would if the water level was too high. I once put a male and female beta in a small tank and divided it with a glass partition. I put the male in one side and the female in the other side..but I filled the tank too high and the male flipped over the other side.
2007-03-27 12:15:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've kept my betta in a brandy snifter for almost 2 years now. He's never jumped out.
2007-03-24 09:48:10 · answer #8 · answered by AtsiLass 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We keep ours in a small bowl w/ no lid, had him for about 3 years now and he has never made a break for it. You should be ok.
2007-03-24 09:54:28 · answer #9 · answered by mercuryfalling 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whats with this ????// at the end any way i thing fish like water if you where on a small island and your couldn't swim would you kepp jump off into the water. athough fish are think as are yo... err any way my asnwer would be no
2007-03-24 10:38:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋