my betta fry is like 3 months old and is like around 3/4 of an inch!! what's the problem with my bettas growth???is there something i should do
2007-05-14 16:50:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Plenty of food and plenty of large water changes are the key to quick and steady growth. Temperatures around 80F don't hurt either.
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2007-05-14 17:00:13 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Betta fry do seem to grow very slowly, until one day or one week they will probably just shoot off and grow really fast. Not sure why that happens but it does!
Don't worry about them too much at this stage, as long as your are feeding them well, keeping them at a good temp and changing their water frequently.
What are you feeding them? Frozen or live brine shrimp are good, as are frozen or live blood worms. How often do you feed them, and are they eating all the food you put in the tank? There shouldn't be any food left in the bottom an hour after you have fed them, or you risk the water becoming rank.
Do they have plants in the tank? Plants are essential for helping to keep the water clear, and bettas may even nibble on them from time to time for a little bit of variety. They will also hide in them when their siblings become aggressive or territorial.
Are they getting light for part of the day? Direct sunlight will affect their growth dramatically (and the plant's!). Let them have some sunlight or lamp light for at least a few hours a day, but make sure they don't overheat. Make sure they are in darkness at nighttime to give them a break from each other and allow them to rest.
What temp do you have the water at? Overheating and underheating both affect fry growth. If the water is too cold, the fry will develop quite slowly or, if it is quite cold, they may become deformed. Likewise if the water is too warm, you will encourage bacterial growth and the fry will be more susceptible to disease. The water should be around 80-82 degrees farenheit, depending on where you live and what the room temperature already is. It should be lukewarm to the touch.
Hope that helps a bit! Contact me if you need any further help or would like to clarify anything I've said.
2007-05-14 19:32:38 · answer #2 · answered by Amber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you just have one or a bunch? if they are over crowded they will not grow as fast. And do make sure you are feeding everyone good nutritious food. To make you feel a bit better, my paradise gourami fry are almost 5 months old and the biggest is just over an inch... so they might just be slow growers :)
2007-05-14 17:53:38 · answer #3 · answered by jackie_mt2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
feed them mirco worms 5 times a day. and you will be in good shape
2007-05-14 20:46:33 · answer #4 · answered by Warhammer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋