So a little context will help here. I've had several Betta fish in the past, which have all died due to my inexperience and lack of knowledge in caring for them. I just got a new Betta yesterday and I want to get it right this time. I want to keep him alive and healthy for as long as possible. Here's what I have right now:
5 gallon tank
assorted plants and shelter
gravel and glass beads on the bottom
Aqueon betta food
elive water conditioner
50W heater
gravel vacuum
I have some other food (some shrimp or something) somewhere. I misplaced it but it's bound to show up soon.
So here are my questions:
What else do I need in the house? if anything. Money is pretty sparse so I'm looking for stuff that I absolutely need to have in the house, and I can't go out and get in case of an emergency or whatnot.
How often should I change the water and how much should I change at a time? Is changing it while I vacuum the gravel alright?
What else should I do to keep the fish healthy?
Do you have any other tips?
How much of the food should I give him?
Thank you for helping me, I'm determined to prove my family wrong in their thinking that I kill every fish I get, and I'm determined to keep this one healthy.
5 gallon tank
assorted plants and shelter
gravel and glass beads on the bottom
Aqueon betta food
elive water conditioner
50W heater
gravel vacuum
I have some other food (some shrimp or something) somewhere. I misplaced it but it's bound to show up soon.
So here are my questions:
What else do I need in the house? if anything. Money is pretty sparse so I'm looking for stuff that I absolutely need to have in the house, and I can't go out and get in case of an emergency or whatnot.
How often should I change the water and how much should I change at a time? Is changing it while I vacuum the gravel alright?
What else should I do to keep the fish healthy?
Do you have any other tips?
How much of the food should I give him?
Thank you for helping me, I'm determined to prove my family wrong in their thinking that I kill every fish I get, and I'm determined to keep this one healthy.