How often should I clean the tank of a betta fish?
2007-07-16 04:37:58 · 12 answers · asked by cutejess93 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
I have a 2.5 gallon with an under gravel filtered tank that has a single Half-Moon Betta in it. I vacuum every 1-2 weeks and do a 50% water change then. It is 1/2 planted and 1/2 silk plants.
I have a 5 gallon with an in-tank Whisper filter that has a Crowtail Betta, 2 Corys and a large Ghost shrimp. I vacuum twice a week and do 1/3 water changes each time. It is 100% planted.
I have been on the fence about putting an in-tank filter in the 2.5 gallon tank. But so far my PH levels have stayed low and my Betta is doing great. LOL---my other Bettas lives in a fishy palace and is very happy :)
2007-07-17 08:34:36 · answer #1 · answered by PawPrint 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the size of the tank. In a 5 gallon tank (with a filer), assuming the Betta is the only fish, you should clean it once every 2 weeks. If it is in anything smaller (with a filter), once a week. If it is in a container without a filter (in this case, size doesn't matter), the tank would need to be cleaned almost twice a week to keep your Betta healthy, and relaxed. If you can, give your Betta a heater and filter. Good luck!
Nosoop4u
2007-07-16 14:20:18 · answer #2 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have all my bettas in bowls,
They get a 100% water change every week.
This is how my bettas get changed for the last 13 years.
2007-07-16 11:47:11 · answer #3 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here is a profile of the betta fish on FishChannel.com. It says to change the water frequently and it gives you tips on keeping more than one betta.
http://www.fishchannel.com/fish-species/freshwater-profiles/betta-2.aspx
2007-07-16 14:23:23 · answer #4 · answered by PetLover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its in a bowl, once a week, or once every two weekS. Mine is in a bowl and I clean it about every 1 and a 1/2 weeks. (100% water change)
2007-07-16 17:07:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have two i gallon betta bowls they seem very content in. i clean them like every two weeks but add water almost every day when it evaporates. depending on how often u feed and how much food wastes will also make a diffierence on how fast the water spoils.
2007-07-16 13:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
with a filter you can clean the tank and do a 25% water change every week.
without a filter i would do clean and change 25% of water every 2 days.
2007-07-16 11:54:38 · answer #7 · answered by Celes 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If its in a bowl then every 2-3 days, or twice a week,.
2007-07-16 11:54:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I cleaned mine each week and it lived for over 3 years...
2007-07-16 11:41:40 · answer #9 · answered by MudFrog 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe once a week and mine live for 6 years
2007-07-16 11:41:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋