This is the final yet another betta fish care guide that describes every significant aspect of the care of betta fish, from tank size to tank mates.
Looking at the Betta fish's natural habitat, we'll see...
Whether you want your tank to have a heater
Is there a good idea for tank mates?
How to hold a happy and safe Betta fish
And a whole lot more, a lot more,
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Okay, let's help out with some beta fish.
A Betta python, a Siamese fish floating in a fish tank decorated with black pebbles and plants.
Start by cleaning your tank with no soap, just water! Then pick a sport that's close to a window but not fully exposed to sunlight.
Make sure the surface is nice and durable. You might want to consider buying a stand built to collect the weight of your tank. To allow for the filter, leave five inches between the aquarium and the wall.
You may want to consider placing your Betta in a room they do not have access to if you have other pets.
Not all filters are the same, so various types can need different methods of installation.
It's quite usual that the directions on filters are bad. To find simple tutorials on how to set up your filter, I would actually suggest using Youtube.
Until your tank is full with water, make sure that you do not turn on your filter.
To remove dust that might clog your filter, give your gravel a thorough rinse with cool running water. Using no soap.
Then, to the tank, apply your gravel. Know, you'll need two inches of gravel if you use real plants. One inch is going to be appropriate for silk plants.
Ensure the plants' roots are well buried in the gravel. And in the gravel, all the decorations are grounded, so they won't come loose.
Pro Tip: Place your plants so the taller ones are at the back of your tank to get the best views of your Betta.
On top of your gravel, place a plate, and pour water on top of the plate to fill your tank. Using a plate stops the gravel from being moved.
You'll want to search for leaks in this process.
Don't fill up the entire tank, leave about an inch and leave the top. Your Betta is an anabantoid, which means that by using a special organ, called a labyrinth, it can breathe the same air as you and me. Cool, huh?
It can be very bad for your wellbeing if your Betta is unable to use its labyrinth from time to time. Therefore, you leave a void.
Your Betta is a surprisingly good jumper as well, so it is dangerous to fill your tank to the brim.
Pro Tip: After you've done, remember to remove the plate!
6. Turn the filter on and mount your heater.
It is safe to turn on your filter now that you have filled your tank with water. Make sure that the water circulates gently, peacefully, and quietly. You might need to change the settings (that's why buying an adjustable one is good).
Your heater will come with suction cups to mount it to your aquarium. It's popular. You may want to set the temperature according to the instructions, so it is between 78 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Put your thermometer in place so that you can track the temperature quickly.
Pro Tip: After you've done, remember to remove the plate!
It will contain chlorine if you have filled your tank with tap water. To eliminate the chlorine, apply a certain neutralizer (follow the instructions for the products).
This is necessary because chlorine can stop you from being able to perform the fishless cycle, the most important move. If you don't do this, it'll die when you add your Betta.
A humane form of the Nitrogen Cycle is a fishless cycle.
In your tank and filter media, beneficial bacteria will become formed. Allowing the conversion of ammonia (toxic) to nitrite (toxic), then nitrite to nitrate (non-toxic).
That's why this move is not something you should skip. The beneficial bacteria, by neutralizing their waste, will supplement the ecosystem of your fish.