I bought a new aquarium i wanted to give my friend a bigger home with filtration :) but what i need to know is are they tropical fish? and don't worry yes im letting the tank run first :)
2007-06-22 20:05:45 · 9 answers · asked by ajdin_bilajac 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Beta fish or siamese fighters can be kept in an unheated tank if they are kept between 60F and 75F. I have kept fighters in tanks with out heaters and they have bred at 60F. They come from areas as diverse as Sigapore and Korea. They live in the ponds and rice paddies, they have a special organ which alows them to breath air if the water becomes starved of oxygen. This is called a labyrinth and is also found in gouramis and paradise fish..
They are classified as a tropical fish but can survive at cooler temperatures.
2007-06-22 20:23:28 · answer #1 · answered by stevehart53 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes they are tropical fish. They need to be kept between 76-82 F at all times. Most people claim their Betta is sluggish and not moving around alot. This is caused by water that is too cold for them. I am sure he will love his new home!
2007-06-23 07:16:59 · answer #2 · answered by LuvinLife 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes they are tropical, and your Betta will really appreciate the bigger home, just make sure not to put any fish with long fins in with him, or he will attack them. Also, any fish notorious for fin-nipping will quickly destroy your Betta's beautiful fins.
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2007-06-23 13:26:21 · answer #3 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, their tropical and they live in the mid 60s to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
2007-06-23 03:17:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you either need to keep your house at about 82 degrees or you need a heater. betta thrive in 75-80 ish degree water.
they are indeed tropical.
2007-06-23 03:10:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yesh they are tropical fish. they don't get along very well with fish that nip and big fish that want them for a snack. in general they are major wimps when it comes to other fish though. if you are planning to mix him with other fish pick his friends wisely
2007-06-23 03:15:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Bettas are tropical fish, and they do best in water temp arnd 75F-80F.
2007-06-23 10:25:25 · answer #7 · answered by aquamac 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes bettas are tropical fish...
2007-06-23 04:19:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say no because pet stores sell them in bowles no filter or heater.
2007-06-23 18:56:23 · answer #9 · answered by kanei 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋