We seem to be having a dispute at my house about feeding our new bettas. My sis and i just recieved two new bettas and put them in a plastic betta bowl. Its not bbeing filtered (if that matters) and we dont exactly know there feeding routine...
we know that over feeding them can cause death of fish
The cup they were stored in said 2-3 times a week, but did not specify the amount other than it said "DO NOT OVERFEED"
The food packets that came with the bowl said 1-3 pellets 2-3 times a day
and the bowl instructions said the same thing but it said remove any un-eaten food after a few minutes so it wont rot.From reading this what i understand is as long as they eat all of the food, you good...
Hello and welcome to FishForum. Most people feed their bettas 2-3 pellets twice a day.Never listen to advise from petstore people. They don't know what they are talking about most of the time. I don't know what size your bowls are but 1/2 to 2 gallons should be changed 1-2 times a week. Always use water conditioner to take out chlorine and chloramine in the water. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
i really want to get some decorations, like a little skull hut for him (george) to go into, is this breed sensitive to "intruders", i know they are an aggressive breed, but he hasnt flared his gills at all
its a halve gallon bowl, and i allready got some fake plants in there with some glass rocks
Silk plants are best because they won't catch on his fins and tear them.You don't have enough room for tankmates in a half gallon. If you upgrade to a 10 gallon then yes, you can add some tankmates. Bettas are solitary fish and really have no need for tankmates.
I wouldnt reccomend it. He would be fine with the intrusion it wouldnt make him flare out or anything but like drama said, in a 1/2g bowl hes going to need all the swimming room he can get, if you upgrade to a 10g ( they are only $10 at Petco) you can get hime all the decor you want
i know im being paranoid,
butim sitting here with george...
and he keeps running his nose down the side of the bowl,
is he just being a spaz or is somin rong?
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