My friend’s mother is visiting and cleaned her betta fish’s bowl out while we were out for the day, but didn’t put the fizz tabs in the new water. All the close pet stores are closed now, and we can’t find the fizz tabs anywhere. So, how long can the fish live in the untreated water?

You should be able to find some type of water conditioner at stores besides pet stores. Do you have a Wal-Mart, K-Mart, or other similar store near you that has a pet department? Look for one with sodium thiosulfate as an ingredient. You will need to be able to remove any chlorine or chloramine that’s in the water to keep the fish safe.

If you can’t get these, you should let the fish stay in water taken from the tank until you can get this.

BTW, a bowl isn’t the best living conditions for a betta. They’re tropical fish and should have a heater to keep their water warm. I keep mine in 2.5 or 5 gallon tanks which don’t take up that much more room than a large bowl.

My kids were each given a small aquarium. It seems everything is included. Everything, that is, except instructions on how to set it up. I went to the pet store today to buy one betta for each tank and the kid at the pet store told me that I needed to set the tank up and let the water sit for a week before adding the fish.
I figured the answer on how to do this would be easy to find on the internet. It isn’t. I need very simplistic instructions on how to set up a tiny tank for betta fish.
Thanks in advance.

Here is a very good site concerning freshwater tanks:

http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/biologicalcycle/a/nitrogencycle.htm

This explains the cycling process and there is a wealth of info on all things about aquariums.

BTW, bettas DO NEED A HEATER! They are tropical fish from southeast Asia where the average water temp is in the high 70’s to low 80’s. Try to find the crowntail variety of betta, they are by far the prettiest, IMHO.

A good product is called "Cycle", it is beneficial bacteria in a bottle that will help get your tank cycling. Cost is about $4-5.

Also, betta is pronounced bet-tah, not bay-tah.

I just got a betta fish. He is in a fishbowl with some aquarium gravel at the bottom. He’s only about 2 days old. I feed him pellet type food for bettas about once, maybe twice, a day. He doesn’t seem to want to eat much and a lot of them sink to the bottom of the bowl. Now the water is starting to get a little cloudy and there are a lot of foamy bubbles on the top of the bowl at the corners. Is this normal? How often do I have to change the water? I also have those special tablets to make the water safe for him and neutralize the chlorine.
But what about the foam at the top? Is that normal or a sign of something bad?

Depends on the clarity and cleanliness.
Can be weekly, biweekly or even every other day.

I have my betta in a 1 gal Bowl thing no filter no heater and have had her about 2 years and 2 months (dunno how old she was when I got her) she’s never been sick except for now and she has pop eye which I am treating with Maracyn 2

Six months to a year.

I think i am getting a ten or fifteen gallon tank, a betta, a few white clouds, live plants (java ferns) and a mystery snail or two. (at least this is the combo i am thinking of )
What would be the best (and most cost efficient) filtration brand/type? i think the slower the movement the better (for the betta). i am new to fish and want to make sure i do it right.
any tips would also be appreciated.

any power filter for a 15 gallon should be fine. i have a 20 with a betta and a marineland penguin 100 — you get get one for under 20.00 and it doesn’t need an air pump — its all one unit. they are usually quieter than airpump filters so if you want to put it in your bedroom then i would strongly suggest one. walmart has marineland stuff under a different name — aqua tech maybe? anyway it will be even cheaper and the filter pads are a lot cheaper – like 6 bucks for 3 at walmart and something like 11 at the pet store. it has a biowheel that i think might slow down the current — you can also cover the intake to slow the current if you need to.

you would have lots of space for more fish in either set up —

i have a 20 gallon with a betta 2 pearl gouramis 4 honey gouramis(i think they sell thick lipped gouramis as "sunset honey" gouramis), 3 dwarf gouramis, 2 guppies (leftovers) and 3 bamboo shrimp — they get along fine. the betta actually hangs out with the honey gouramis.
oh — all the gouramis are male — that makes a difference — they get territorial if they are breeding.

you would need a heater — the temperature in the tank should be 75-80 for the betta — most fish are fine with that.

java ferns are great! i have lots — i think one one the keys to keeping bettas with other fish are plants. a betta needs territory to call home and also they help break the line of vision so they aren’t just staring at each other constantly.

you will need to find instructions on cycling a tank with fish (just do a google search) — basically you will have to change about 10% of the water every 2-3 days for about a month. its not as much work as it sounds like it might be. a lot easier than cleaning the bottom of a gerbil cage and not as smelly either.

if you want your betta fish have companion in the tank, find a fish that is the same to its size and has a short tail like mollyfish. avoid angel fish, guppy w/ long tail, male betta(female betta has a 50% chance not to kill by male) or any fish that has a long tail or fins. because your betta might believe its an enemy.

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Items needed to breed betta fish include at least a 10 gallon tank, sponge filter, and a heater to maintain the water at 70 to 72 degrees. Breed betta fish with tips from an aquarium shop owner in this free video on aquariums.

Expert: Chris Simms
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Bio: Chris Simms owns Aquatic Central in San Francisco, Calif.
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ATTENTION: i have made a version 2 of this video, please watch it, it is a little more detailed and informative.
This video is all about how to care and how to NOT care about bettas/Siamese Fighting Fish. I would like to thank MetalgyrlACD for her inspiration and her info. Something that i didn’t include is: Change the water with a cyphen every weeks about 1/4 of the water, feed them small abouts a few times a day that includes a good quality pellet food and frozen and freeze dried brine shrimp and bloodworms(they LOVE live food, but unless you have cultured it yourself it’s not worth the risk of an internal bacterial infection), and NEVER put 2 males together in the same tank(unless they are blocked by a divider, lol) And there water temp can be between 20-28 celcius( 26 being ideal). I hope you guys enjoy it and people dont leave hateful or nasty comments please! O-O Also i should reccomend that you use a kh( carbonate hardness), gh(general hardness), ammonia, nitrite and ph test kits on your water to keep it at a pristine level for your fishie, also some good tankmates for them are definetley Corydoras catfish, and neons, although you have to be carefull with the neons, they CAN be fin nippers, although this is rare and usually only occures when the fish are stressed out and not in a school of at least 5, but it can happen.
Feel free to leave any questions or queries! HAPPY 2 HELP!

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Here’s a quick look at just a few of the valuable techniques I share with you:

* The ideal water temperature, thoroughly tested by 27 expert breeders, to keep a betta’s tank. Water temperature is extremely important. It can make your fish lively (not sluggish) and even keep destructive bacteria to a minimum so that your Betta is happy and healthy. I also reveal how you can keep the water temperature at that ideal level. (Page 24.)

* When you put a betta into a brand new tank, there can often be high levels of ammonia build-up, which makes your fish sick. You’ll learn how to avoid that, using my very private “seeding” method. (Page 25)

* Good news: despite what you might have heard, bettas don’t necessarily have to live by themselves, as long as you follow these 9 rules. (Page 22)

* You an even have two males in the same tank together (and they won’t fight with each other!) under these special conditions. (Page 21)

* Learn what the best food is to give your betta and why. You’ll also learn what treats should only be given in moderation. You won’t need to worry anymore about whether you’re feeding your betta nourishing foods, since you’ll know what exactly to do. (Chapter 6)

* Plus… what to do if your betta won’t eat. Don’t be alarmed. Just follow these two simple steps. (Page 32)

* The exact time of day, according to biologists, when it’s best to feed your betta. (Page 34)

* A guide to boosting your betta’s life expectancy. It’s normal to become highly attached to your little one. Follow these unbreakable rules and your Betta will be alive and thriving for as long as possible. (Page 49)

* What you must do before bringing home your new pet betta. Doing this simple series of steps can avoid having your fish die from “New Tank Syndrome.” (Page 20)

* What it means when the tank keeps getting a foul smell even though you cleaned it… and what you can do to get rid of the odor once and for all. (Page 32)

* Give even the most aggressive male bettas the best possible life of socializing with other bettas — without any risk whatsoever of there being a fight! (Page 13)

* Bettas have a unique ability to breathe the same air we do. Discover why this means bettas should be in a different kind of tank than other types of fish — and how specifically to make your tank “betta-friendly” so your little one can breathe as easily as possible. (Page

* How to safely and humanely prevent your Betta from jumping out of his bowl. (Bettas must not dry out — which is what could happen if they jump out of their bowl — causing them to die.) (Page

* My very private method of giving your betta the means to live a long, vigorous life. (Page 13)

* If you ever are going to take your betta to a show competition, your little guy will need to flare for the judges. I’ll show you an easy, insider’s trick used by top betta breeders to get them to flare practically on command. Even if you’ll never go to a show, this trick will make your friends ask you what your secret is. (Page 13)

* If you do decide to get your betta from a pet store (as most hobbyists do) watch for these 7 danger signs and you’ll maximize the chances of bringing home a happy betta. (Page 16)

* The 7 steps of introducing your betta to his new environment. (I cover everything from the best place to put your betta’s tank to how exactly to put him into the new tank so that he doesn’t go into shock and possibly die) (Page 19)

* How to train your betta to swim around the tank in whatever pattern you command. Your friends will be dazzled! (Page 55)

And Much More!

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This shows my fish Chow-Mein and what i do to make it happy
My betta fish is a Crowntail. if you are wondering the different kinds of betta fish there is halfmoon, Crowntail, and king betta ( if i am mistaken or missing any please tell me)
here are some of the facts that are in the video and not:
when choosing a beta fish at the store you should choose one that basically looks healthy. . . here is a site i found to help choose a healthy one:
http://www.bettafishcenter.com/Choosing-a-Healthy-Betta.shtml
when it comes to decoration it is usually best to have live plants, that i will get soon, and something to explore.
the long seaweed looking plants that my beta was sleeping in are very cool and my fish seems to love it. I am not sure if beta fish like currents or not because my fish usually stays to the right of the tank away from the filters current but sometimes it goes in the big plant and just lets the current push it against the (leaves?)

putting other fish in with your beta is not always a bad idea they can stand other small fish like tetras.
Stay away from putting fish in with betas that are brightly colored, have big wavy fins, or thats another beta even sometimes females. It depends on whether your beta is just mean or doesn’t mind other fish with it.

THANKS AVI FOR MAKING ME more LEARNED ABOUT BETTAS!!!

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