BOTTLED DRINKING WATER IS FILTERED, BUT IS IT AS SUFFICIENT AS SPRING WATER? I DONT WANT TO KILL HIM!!! ANYONE KNOW?
2007-08-27 08:58:16 · 7 answers · asked by tiffer_roni 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
I used to have a betta and I put him in bottled drinking water all of the time, never had a problem with it.
2007-08-27 09:09:21 · answer #1 · answered by ♥chicks♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not use bottled water. It lacks essential nutrients that your betta needs. Spring water will be fine, but make sure you use a water conditioner on it first to neutralise the chlorine and chloramine in the water that is toxic to your fish.
2007-08-28 12:27:04 · answer #2 · answered by ninjaaa! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bottled drinking water is the exact same thing as what comes out of your tap. It is city drinking water (hence, the name, "drinking water"), and while it may be filtered, it still has chlorine and chloramine and all the other added elements your city puts in its water. So, no, it is not as good as spring water and you would have to add a detoxifier/dechlorinator.
2007-08-27 16:11:10 · answer #3 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It might actually be better since spring water isn't as filtered. Just make sure to use a water treater/dechlorinator in any kind of water that you use for your betta.
2007-08-27 16:06:17 · answer #4 · answered by Nicole 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It doesn't matter which water you use, you still need to use a conditioner on the water you add
hope that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-08-27 16:21:03 · answer #5 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you can put him in tap water if you buy stress coat to put in the water. ask any pet store they will tell you about it. i think most people do that.
2007-08-27 16:30:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it should be fine!
2007-08-31 13:56:33 · answer #7 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋