can flip out of the water so I leave about a quarter of the bowl not filled beacause the pet store said they could flip out is that true ?
2007-08-15 03:10:14 · 11 answers · asked by JacqAttck 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
It is true that your Betta Fish can jump out of his bowl or tank. What you can do though, is fill up your tank water so it's about 2 inches from the brim, this helps and also you can put transparent paper over the top or you can take a hair net and just put it on the top of your bowl. Hope this helps!
-Capp
2007-08-15 05:19:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Betta's like most other fish can jump. Betta's don't belong in a bowl, no fish belong in a bowl! Betta's are tropical fish that need to be in a filtered heated tank. Most likely Betta's like other fish jump due to poor water quality! I have kept Betta's for many years and have never had a problem. Keep the tank or bowl covered and do water changes every 3 days at least if they are in a unfiltered bowl.
2007-08-15 14:37:02 · answer #2 · answered by LuvinLife 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your bowl should be at least 2.5 gallons which will supply your betta with plenty of room to swim.
Its also good to have a filter to help keep your bowl clean while also doing 20% water changes every week.
It is true that some fish including bettas will jump out of their aquariums. This is where an aquarium hood will prevent that. Try to find one with a light that comes with it so that your betta can have a night and day cycle.
2007-08-15 12:36:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leaving a quarter of the bowl not filled is not good enough. Cover your tank! Bettas definitely do jump! They can jump high and they can jump out even if there is just a little crack.
2007-08-15 12:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by Donna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most fish can. My bettas aren't as wild as some of the others. Get your bettas a small tank with lid and light. That is the best way to watch them anyway. They can be with other fish and females have no problems being together.
2007-08-15 10:16:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I lost a betta a few years ago to a jump-out. For his replacement, I cut a piece of plastic needlepoint mesh to fit the top of his bowl. It's hardly noticeable.
2007-08-15 10:29:21 · answer #6 · answered by Stab S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mines fine, but he is in quite a big tank. Just make sure you keep all the ammonia and nitrite levels down and this will help to prevent him jumping. Also if he does jump he will probably survive if you find him within about 30mins as they can live out of water as long as they stay moist, due to their laberynth instead of gills. :) hope this helps
2007-08-15 10:19:20 · answer #7 · answered by Cambridge Aquatics 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all you're not suppose to keep him in a bowl in the first place
They need at least a 2.5 gallon tank with filter, heater and a live plant
And yes they are jumpers
Hopet that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-08-15 12:26:17 · answer #8 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes they can jump out of their bowls,and if yours tries to you could put some mesh netting or transparent computer paper over the top.Worked for me:)
2007-08-15 10:38:20 · answer #9 · answered by punk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is true they will flip out of the bowl, one day i came home and almost steeped on mine. And they will fight if you put two together.
2007-08-15 10:24:11 · answer #10 · answered by Princess_21_28 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋