Beta fish dead. What did I do wrong?

[iheartmyfishies]

Was the filter running before you put him in? You should let the filter run for about 24 hours before adding fish. The filter was new and the plastic was new and it probably contaminated the water. Cleanliness is very important when it comes to fish.

[BakaMandy]

To me it looks like an under gravel filter because of that air pump on the side... Usually the current isn't too strong with under gravel filters since it usually sucks the water from under the gravel and then pushes out the top, usually only with bubbles. Is there actually a filter that hangs off the side or did you have to put something under the gravel?

[AngelicScars]

My only guess would be no water conditioner. It's absolutely needed.

[kelly528]

Did you rinse all the equipment out beofre you put it in?

[Lady Ivy]

Onestly i use drinking water so i wont put that water conditioner and so far he is doing ok.

[dr2b]

Originally Posted by Lady Ivy

Onestly i use drinking water so i wont put that water conditioner and so far he is doing ok.

I did this when I first got Flair. It got expensive though.

[Jynx]

The fish could have been sick when you bought him. It happens all the time.

[Rubicon]

Originally Posted by Jynx

you can also use plants or decorations to spread out the current

Most power filters will have an adjustable baffle to control the rate of flow...

I'm not sure if this set up had a power filter or not.