I just purchased a Betta fish from the pet store. I put tap water in the fish bowl and put the accessories in. I also put a half cap of the Betta conditioner in the water. How long do I have to let it sit before I can but BANG in? I don’t want him in the little filthy cup the pet store has him in, its disgusting and dirty!
What else should I know about caring for him. Any tips?
Also, its winter here, should be worried about how high me heat is?
EDIT: The bowl is 4gallons… is that bad?
also, does he need a friend?
First off, No Bowls!
You need at the minimum 2.5 gallons of water for one.
Two…
I’m pretty sure you said you had the conditioner fir tap water? That works in seconds. I would wait at least a minute first. Before you add the fish in the bowl, let it float with the bag for half an hour. To let it get used to your water temperature. Betta’s are tropical fish, meaning they need warm water, between 78-80 degrees farenheit. So get him a heater at the per shop.
Three…
Feed him 1-2 times a day, everyday.
Four…
Take out 1/3% of the water once a week, then add back the new water, after you condition it.
Lastly, you said you don’t want him in that filthy cup the pet store gave him, well your’s isn’t much different.
For more info, Visit the link below…
http://bettacare101.com/
-AirAla-
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