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So i just got a Male Betta and an aquarium starter kit; 5 gallon tank, filter, heater, rocks. Im just curious as to what little trinkets and toys and what not the fish like. Im wondering on how to tell if its a male or female, and if it is a male, will getting a female be ok? Or will they just fight? I just wanna get a buddy for him so he wont be lonely. If you have any tips, tricks, hints, whatever will help, its greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

 

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what about a Molly? will he be alright with one or two Mollies?

 

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what about an algae eater? i got one of those also, but now im not sure if that was such a good idea. what do you think? sorry about all the questions, im new to all of this lol

 

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I do have a heater, i got it from a friend. Now what did you mean by one day skipping meals? not feed him for a day??

 

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what about food. all i got with the fish was Aqueon brand Betta food. ive heard of people getting shrimp or worms, what should i do? for regular diets and snacks and stuff?

 

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and what should i keep the temperature of the tank at?

 

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nevermind on the last one, just cant figure out how to delete it

 

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thats awesome! thats helps a bunch. thank you!!!

 

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yea that was the first thing i noticed about the pellets, i wasnt sure because after reading some posts here and people saying that pellets float i thought i had the wrong kind or something. and i will take back the algae eater.

any suggestions on snails and such? and do i even need them?

thanks for all your help guys, really helps when you have people that actually know what to do lol

 

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Alright sounds good. Now I have another question. Since Bettas need oxygen, what about getting one of those things that makes bubbles in the tank?( sorry I don't know what it's called). Would that be bad? Just curious

 

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Awesome, thanks guys. I really appreciate you helping me out. Now one more thing. When I do water changes, I just use tap water so should I put conditioner in the water before I add it to the tank or immediately after??
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And is there any water that I can just add straight to the tank without additives?
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i just changed some of my water and now the tank has bubbles on the walls and things. could that be from the water being warm? (not really warm, i just tried to match the temperature of what was in the tank as best as i could)

 

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ok good, i was worried because it didnt do that when i first put water in. thanks

 

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right. i just had to clean the tank and i just bought him some toys and plants and was gonna put those in. and with the tank being dirty i figured i better do it soon