Know The Five Common Myths in Caring
for
Your Betta Fishes
Betta fishes are very known and common to offices
and households in the United States. However, no matter
how known the Bettas are, misleading conceptions about
this creature continue growing. They are attractive
with their colorful fins and are easy to take care
of. Moreover, they can only be enjoyed the moment
you know the proper way of taking care the Bettas.
Listed below are some pet fish care myths
especially for the Betta fishes.
Myth #1: Bettas are a lover
of small containers like bowls
Generally when we visit our nearest local pet store,
Bettas are kept in bowls and probably
here is where the first myths for Bettas came from
and think that here is where bettas should be. Ideally,
bowls are not advisable, for Bettas are generally
freed in an unlimited space. A three-gallon tank is
can be the best tank size for you bettas, or if you
want them happy, you can let them live in a five-gallon
tank.
Myth #2: Two male Bettas together
will fight to death
Bettas, especially males are known to be fighting
to death when living together in one tank. Without
the knowledge of others, they are just trying to protect
their territory from possible invaders. Despite of
these acts by Betta fishes, it also depends on tank
size they are living with. If they are living together
but in a tank of enough space, they will most likely
share the space peacefully. Naturally, bettas are
not used into cruel fights but rather showing their
superior position in the form of demonstration and
not fighting.
Myth #3: Feed Bettas as long as they
can take
It is important
for betta possible owners to know that Bettas are
carnivorous in nature, and tends to eat as much as
they can as long as they can have the catch. However,
the bettas can also survive up to a month without
any food that is why, the moment the have the food,
bettas tend to eat them all up. Fish diseases like
constipation and swim bladder can possibly affect
your betta fishes, and to keep them away from it,
cultivated bettas must be fed in small portions.
Myth 4: Heaters
are not necessary to Betta fish tanks
As a fish coming
from Asia, which is a tropical place, Bettas are already
used to a temperature, which is higher than the temperature
in the US. Betta lovers must be aware that, they are
a tropical fish and needs to be in a water of 79 to
85 degree Fahrenheit. Lower than that may stress out
your bettas and their immune system maybe lowered
down and may lead to disease.
Myth 5: Bettas
are plant over meats eaters
Naturally, betta
fishes are carnivores, meaning they are a meat eaters.
Looking at the size of a betta fish, this myth may
sound strange. Owners must be aware that plants are
not suitable for your betta fishes, the most preferred
for them are the frozen bloodworms or flakes that
can be bought from your local pet stores.. If you
may find them eating some, that simply means that
they are already starving.
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Methods to take your Betta Fish in your aquarium,
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