Can I get my betta fish a friend?
You should not have more than one male betta in the same tank. Betta fish are very territorial, not only will the two males end up fighting but the fact they are sharing the same space will stress your betta. Although they are still aggressive female bettas can live together in groups and they look beautiful.
What do you do when you first get a betta fish?
Easy Transition: When you get your Betta fish, float the bag he came in from the pet store on top of the water for about 10 minutes. This will help him adjust to the temperature in the tank, which should be about 78-80 oF. Then, release your fish and let him enjoy his new home.
What do you need to know about a betta fish?
Your betta needs room to swim around and places to hide. Plus you’ll enjoy him or her that much more if they have ample space to put on a show. Never fill your tank to the maximum volume. Betta fish need access to the water’s surface to gulp air using their unique labyrinth organ.
How many Betta fish can you put in a tank?
Betta fish need natural day and night light cycles. Tank mates are tricky, visit our guide for more information. Never place 2 males, or a male and female in the same tank unless breeding. Females can live together in a “sorority” of 5 or more. Consider a tank divider to house two bettas in a single tank.
What causes a betta fish to attack a tank mate?
4. Harassment by Tank Mates. Betta fish can have tank mates in certain situations. However, you need to be very careful how you go about it. Certain types of fish may provoke aggression in bettas, particularly other anabantids or fish with flowing fins they may mistake for another male betta.
How can I Stop my betta fish from dying?
Try to make sure as little food is wasted as possible. Consider a fasting day. Skip feeding one day per week. Clean the gravel and perform water changes. Set a regular schedule to maintain a healthy tank. This doesn’t have to be a major chore, and there are easy ways to do water changes. 4. Harassment by Tank Mates
How can you tell if a bettas is underfed?
You can plainly see the spinal ridge in front of his dorsal fin, much of the anatomy of the bony structure of his skull, and there is very little fat cover on his body. Whoever had the care of this fish before he was rescued, should have been prosecuted for animal cruelty – to get this thin takes time! – Image by momtoangel, MAC.
Your betta needs room to swim around and places to hide. Plus you’ll enjoy him or her that much more if they have ample space to put on a show. Never fill your tank to the maximum volume. Betta fish need access to the water’s surface to gulp air using their unique labyrinth organ.
Betta fish need natural day and night light cycles. Tank mates are tricky, visit our guide for more information. Never place 2 males, or a male and female in the same tank unless breeding. Females can live together in a “sorority” of 5 or more. Consider a tank divider to house two bettas in a single tank.
What kind of disease does a betta fish have?
Fin Rot and Tail Rot. Fin rot or tail rot (melt) is probably the most common betta fish disease. It’s often confused with tail biting, resulting from boredom, and tears on sharp tank decor. Upon inspection, the tail (caudal) or other fins will show visible signs of the disease.
Do They Get Lonely? Betta fish are naturally territorial and should not be housed with any other betta fish because they will fight and injure each other, often resulting in death. They are unlikely to get lonely in their tank; however, if they are in a small tank, they may get bored.
