SAVING A BETTA FISH! | Tank Setup
Betta 6 years ago 22,511 views
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That poor betta has nowhere to hide, you should have cleaned the tank and gravel... But the main thing is the water conditioner....
Tbh, you should get all the things you need and set up the tank properly before getting the fish.
And you should have taken more than 10 minutes or so to acclimate it. I go around 30 to 40 to be safe.
I'd wait a day or so after getting the tank fully and properly set up to get a fish.
But otherwise you're fine.
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That fish should have also been acclimated for more than 10 minutes.
Poor fishy....
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List:
New tank: $70 for the 6.8 imagitarium, has everything you need to start a good betta tank, looks great too!
Silk fake plants/ real plants: few bucks honestly
Water conditioner: $5-$15
Beneficial bacteria in a bottle: I think around $10-$15, you can get this if you don’t want to wait for your real bacteria to grow, it works! You can always overdose on this a bit, so don’t worry about exact measurements :)
Water kit: $5-25
Total (at most): $125, and that includes new tank and everything at the highest amount in this provided list. However if you don’t want to buy a brand new tank then I recommend just getting a hang on filter. I wouldn’t get it from a pet store, highly recommend getting them online considering the pet stores jack the prices wayyyy up :))
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poor betta
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1) I know this has already been mentioned, but the cycling process and filtration are so important. While plants consume nitrate from the water and help prevent toxic buildup, they don't actually filter the water (despite what the tank packaging may claim). The concept of a 'cycle' is quite confusing for new fish keepers and I know I struggled with understanding it when I first started as there's a lot of misinformation out there. Put simply, fish produce ammonia from their gills and their waste (poop) which is very toxic and can kill them. Nitrifying bacteria (which you can buy in liquid form) turn the ammonia into nitrite, which is still toxic, and then nitrate. Nitrate is not toxic in small amounts, and the plants use this as food. The filter is basically a home for the nitrifying bacteria that facilitate the process of the cycle. When people refer to a 'fully-cycled tank', that means a tank which has a good bacteria colony in the filter which can easily convert the toxic fish poop into a non-toxic form, keeping the fish's water clean and good to live in. I would recommend getting a master testing kit for pH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate to keep an eye on the conditions your little guy is living in.
2) Filtration is also good for creating water movement, allowing for gas exchange at the surface and making sure the water is oxygenated. I would recommend something like a sponge filter, as bettas don't like a very strong current in their tank as they aren't very strong swimmers.
3) Bettas also require heavy planting and decorations, or at least places to hide. They really enjoy floating plants, and swimming amongst the roots.
Other than that, I think you're doing really well! He's a really cute little guy. Feel free to ask for clarification on anything I've mentioned, and good luck! (:
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I’m getting one next month
Could somebody list what I need?
dont forget constant water changes and please dont house them together
aaand a tank 5 gallons or more is idea for your betta to be happy
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Filter
Filter replacements
Heater
Thermometer
Light
Marimos 2
Silk plants
Hide
Leaf hammock
Sand gravel
Conditioner
Food/pellets,bloodworms,brine shrimp
Ph nitrate and nitrite testers
Fish net
Tank
Good light and hood
Filter
Heater
Gravel/sand/substrate
Silk plants
Ornaments or driftwood without rigid edges
Thermometer
Food (pellets/flakes/bloodworms)
Min tank size is 2.5 gallons but I suggest 5 gallons or more
Be sure to acclimate and do LOTS of research
Good luck!