My son's fish died today : [ i cleaned and set the tank back up now long should it sit (the tank) b4 we add the new fish? it's a betta! 10 gallon tank. thanks
2007-07-29 13:57:16 · 6 answers · asked by anyways_fukitol 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
ya we have alot of plants in the tank,on the sides and on top floating,he just got stuck in the rock hole and died : [ grrrrr ok so im going to go with 2 hours,then float him on top of the tank for 20-30 mins thanks
2007-07-29 14:13:46 · update #1
That really depends on how warm or cool the water is to begin with. 60F water will come to typical room temperature faster than 50F water.
As a side note, room temperatures are generally too cool for a betta. They need slightly warmer water to do well. I would suggest you get a 50 watt heater for the tank and keep it at about 76-80F. You betta will thank you for it.
MM
2007-07-29 14:26:10 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bettas like a lot of room they are much happier in it! Let the water sit in the tank room for about 2 hours or so. You should put plenty of plants in the tank or if you want another fish in there you could just get a divider the betta/other fish cant see through! Good luck :]
2007-07-29 14:08:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
go with a bit smaller tank for a betta
it depends how big the tank is but let a ten gallon sit for at least 1.5-2 hours
2007-07-29 14:05:14 · answer #3 · answered by Juliane 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just put him in a plastic bag (like how they give you at a pet shop) (or I put mine in a plastic cup) and put that in the tank for an hour.
2007-07-29 14:24:00 · answer #4 · answered by krazycatlady420 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Betta's need muuuuuuch smaller tanks/bowls. They love less room. And it depends on how hot/cold the water is? It won't hurt bettas much unless its totally freezing, or very hot.
2007-07-29 14:00:33 · answer #5 · answered by Savvie 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
if you cleaned it good than about one hour.
2007-07-29 14:01:31 · answer #6 · answered by Nicole D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋