I was at school today when apparently a really ignorant girl had bought all these betta fish for her friends and teachers as gifts. One of my teachers had one and he didn't know what to do with her. I went up to him after classed and asked him what he was going to do with her and he asked me if I wanted her. Of course I did. I had actually had a betta before but it was a long time ago.
So, the female betta came in one of those plastic cups. I just brought it home 30 minutes ago. I'm so worried about her. I have been trying to do research but I have been getting mixed sources about some questions that I have.
Do Beta's need an aerator? Would it make them happier if they did? I know they can get oxygen from the surface but I just want to know if they would prefer one or not.
Do they "need" a filter, if I just clean the water regularly would it be necessary? What is a low flow filter?
Other than that I think I have an idea of what to do. I'm sorry if these questions have been asked multiple times, but I'm a little frazzled right now because I am super concerned about her and I want to get her out of that dumb plastic things...
It's unfortunate that people give living beings as gifts to people who don't want them or can't take care of them. I'm glad I saved this one now I just need to "really" save it.
EDIT EDIT!!!!
I cannot go to the store to get a tank or really anything right now. What can I use that would still work and keep her happy? What can I use as a heater for awhile?
So, the female betta came in one of those plastic cups. I just brought it home 30 minutes ago. I'm so worried about her. I have been trying to do research but I have been getting mixed sources about some questions that I have.
Do Beta's need an aerator? Would it make them happier if they did? I know they can get oxygen from the surface but I just want to know if they would prefer one or not.
Do they "need" a filter, if I just clean the water regularly would it be necessary? What is a low flow filter?
Other than that I think I have an idea of what to do. I'm sorry if these questions have been asked multiple times, but I'm a little frazzled right now because I am super concerned about her and I want to get her out of that dumb plastic things...
It's unfortunate that people give living beings as gifts to people who don't want them or can't take care of them. I'm glad I saved this one now I just need to "really" save it.
EDIT EDIT!!!!
I cannot go to the store to get a tank or really anything right now. What can I use that would still work and keep her happy? What can I use as a heater for awhile?