If you are going to be traveling with your betta, in a car, truck or RV, a smaller, plastic aquarium is what I would suggest.
When we traveled with our betta, we used a small portable tank that measured 7 inches long X 5 inches wide X 6 inches tall. This was not the ideal size for him, but he traveled for 3 years in it and survived all the trips.
I would not recommend traveling with more than one fish in a tank that size.
If you are a betta fish lover, who wants to keep their fish happy and healthy, then Bob Schroeder, would like you to join him at My Healthy Fish Tank for information on male and female bettas. A great deal of vital information is at No Sick Bettas
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Learn How To Tell An Adult Male Betta From A Female Betta And Just Why The Difference Really Matters
There is the possibility that you, and maybe the rest of your family, have decided to acquire a betta fish or perhaps you have one.
There seems to be a number of burning questions that are always on the fish buyers mind--is my fish a male betta or a female betta and does it make any difference to me? Could I actually put male and female bettas together? I examined those exact same questions while I was at the pet store to get hold of my first betta.
In the course of gathering data I asked the clerk how you're going to tell a male betta as opposed to a female betta. He informed me that it really didn't matter, since I wasn't going to breed them, just find the one I liked the look of. That answer was basically suitable for me for the time being due the the fact I only wanted one fish knowing that fish would most likely always be the only one in the aquarium.
A few weeks later the idea I put forth and the answer really started to bug me. As I watched my betta swim all around the tank and I wondered to myself, "just imagine that I truly wanted to get another fish for that tank. How could I know which sex it was or if there was any possibility it could go into the tank with my first Betta fish?"
I performed some research and realized that the answer to the, male or female question, was really very simple. Male bettas are the ones who possess the long flowing fins, beautiful bright colors and are also the larger of the species.
Not a big stretch of intelligence for a pet store clerk to have. The big, colorful ones are male and naturally the smaller more brownish colored ones are the females. What is much more important is that almost all pet stores only carry male bettas, because they are the most spectacular of all the fish within a fish tank.
Knowing whether your betta is male or female is vitally important if you are preparing to having more than one fish in a tank. Don't ever put two male betta fish in a tank together. You see, these are Siamese Fighting Fish and if put into a tank together, two males will fight until one is dead.
Putting two female bettas together in a tank is not advantageous either. Females will get to be territorial and will fight the other female for dominance of the tank.
The surprising thing about female bettas is, if you consistently put 5 or more females into a tank, they won't fight. I reckon there are are simply too many for one to believe it needs to dominate.
When putting females together, use the formula of 5 gallons per fish to keep yourself well out of trouble, 5 fish equals 25 gallon tank. That way they can all have their little corner of the tank to dominate without a lot of fighting.
A male and a female could get along in a tank, as long as the tank is large enough. If another female is added to the tank, you could really have troubles with the two females. If you are adding females, try to ensure it is 5 or maybe more and up the size of your tank to 30 gallons or more.
For the sanity of your betta fish, don't forget to place rocks, gravel and plants (real or artificial)in your aquarium. Consequently the fish could have a place to hide whenever they wish a break from the rest of the fish.
They will find your tank more interesting, which will make them more active and fun to look at.
Knowing that you have a male betta fish or a female betta is incredibly important if you are putting multiple fish into your tank. For your own personal enjoyment and the safety of those other bettas, learn to tell the difference between the sexes and how they deal with each other in a community aquarium.
Author Resource Box:
If you are a betta fish lover, who wants to keep their fish happy and healthy, then Bob Schroeder, would like you to join him at My Healthy Betta for information on male and female bettas and get a free 45 day guarentee on the system. Discover how they can live together in a tank. A great deal of vital information is at Betta Health.
There seems to be a number of burning questions that are always on the fish buyers mind--is my fish a male betta or a female betta and does it make any difference to me? Could I actually put male and female bettas together? I examined those exact same questions while I was at the pet store to get hold of my first betta.
In the course of gathering data I asked the clerk how you're going to tell a male betta as opposed to a female betta. He informed me that it really didn't matter, since I wasn't going to breed them, just find the one I liked the look of. That answer was basically suitable for me for the time being due the the fact I only wanted one fish knowing that fish would most likely always be the only one in the aquarium.
A few weeks later the idea I put forth and the answer really started to bug me. As I watched my betta swim all around the tank and I wondered to myself, "just imagine that I truly wanted to get another fish for that tank. How could I know which sex it was or if there was any possibility it could go into the tank with my first Betta fish?"
I performed some research and realized that the answer to the, male or female question, was really very simple. Male bettas are the ones who possess the long flowing fins, beautiful bright colors and are also the larger of the species.
Not a big stretch of intelligence for a pet store clerk to have. The big, colorful ones are male and naturally the smaller more brownish colored ones are the females. What is much more important is that almost all pet stores only carry male bettas, because they are the most spectacular of all the fish within a fish tank.
Knowing whether your betta is male or female is vitally important if you are preparing to having more than one fish in a tank. Don't ever put two male betta fish in a tank together. You see, these are Siamese Fighting Fish and if put into a tank together, two males will fight until one is dead.
Putting two female bettas together in a tank is not advantageous either. Females will get to be territorial and will fight the other female for dominance of the tank.
The surprising thing about female bettas is, if you consistently put 5 or more females into a tank, they won't fight. I reckon there are are simply too many for one to believe it needs to dominate.
When putting females together, use the formula of 5 gallons per fish to keep yourself well out of trouble, 5 fish equals 25 gallon tank. That way they can all have their little corner of the tank to dominate without a lot of fighting.
A male and a female could get along in a tank, as long as the tank is large enough. If another female is added to the tank, you could really have troubles with the two females. If you are adding females, try to ensure it is 5 or maybe more and up the size of your tank to 30 gallons or more.
For the sanity of your betta fish, don't forget to place rocks, gravel and plants (real or artificial)in your aquarium. Consequently the fish could have a place to hide whenever they wish a break from the rest of the fish.
They will find your tank more interesting, which will make them more active and fun to look at.
Knowing that you have a male betta fish or a female betta is incredibly important if you are putting multiple fish into your tank. For your own personal enjoyment and the safety of those other bettas, learn to tell the difference between the sexes and how they deal with each other in a community aquarium.
Author Resource Box:
If you are a betta fish lover, who wants to keep their fish happy and healthy, then Bob Schroeder, would like you to join him at My Healthy Betta for information on male and female bettas and get a free 45 day guarentee on the system. Discover how they can live together in a tank. A great deal of vital information is at Betta Health.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
What Is The Correct Size Betta Tank
If you are gong to have just one fish in your aquarium, you should think about getting a 2 gallon tank. You can expect this type of tank to be about 10 inches long, 7 inches wide and 9 inches tall. You could get a 2 gallon betta fish bowl, a 2 gallon wine glass shaped aquarium or some other shaped tank.
If you are going to have many fish, such as 5 female bettas, in your tank, you will need to consider a 25 to 30 gallon tank (5 gallons per fish). The size of that tank would be around 15 inches long x 12 inches wide x 10inches tall. Once again, there are many types of tanks available in many different sizes, but this will give you some idea of a 5 gallon tank size.
Learn to keep your betta fish healthy at My Healthy Betta.
If you are going to have many fish, such as 5 female bettas, in your tank, you will need to consider a 25 to 30 gallon tank (5 gallons per fish). The size of that tank would be around 15 inches long x 12 inches wide x 10inches tall. Once again, there are many types of tanks available in many different sizes, but this will give you some idea of a 5 gallon tank size.
Learn to keep your betta fish healthy at My Healthy Betta.
Monday, January 2, 2012
How Do You Keep The Temperature Correct
So what's the answer to this betta tank temperature problem? Don't get overstressed, it's as simple as buying a tank heater for your betta's aquarium. Is that simple or what! How many betta owners have had their fish die and wonder what the cause might have been. A few words at the pet store about tank temperature would have taken care of the problem.
Many aquariums and fish tanks come equipped with tank heaters or you can easily install one in the tank.
Your heater size will depend on the size of your betta tank.
The smallest size for a betta should be a 2 gallon tank, which would require about a 10 watt heater.
It is best to get one that is fully submersible and is safe even if run while dry. A heater this size can raise the water temperature by approximately 5 degrees and the cost is only around $13.
As you get into the larger tanks, such as a 5 gallon, a 40 to 50 watt heater would be required. Price on one such as this would be about $25.
You can get more temperature information at My Healthy Betta.
Many aquariums and fish tanks come equipped with tank heaters or you can easily install one in the tank.
Your heater size will depend on the size of your betta tank.
The smallest size for a betta should be a 2 gallon tank, which would require about a 10 watt heater.
It is best to get one that is fully submersible and is safe even if run while dry. A heater this size can raise the water temperature by approximately 5 degrees and the cost is only around $13.
As you get into the larger tanks, such as a 5 gallon, a 40 to 50 watt heater would be required. Price on one such as this would be about $25.
You can get more temperature information at My Healthy Betta.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Here is the question of the day for you betta fish lovers. What should your betta fish water temperature should be in their tank? 70 degrees?, after all, they are tough fighting fish. 75 degrees? that's what we keep our houses at, right. How about 80 degrees? Well, if you guessed 80 degrees, your were correct and your betta loves you for it.
Does it surprise you that your betta should have water temperature at 80 degrees? Think about it for a second, they are tropical fish, tropical fish live where the temperatures are almost always above 80 degrees. If the temperature drops below 80, the water they are in, holds the higher temperature until the sun comes out and it warms up again.
Betta fish can live up to 5 years if taken care of properly. You can get this information at My Healthy Betta.
You can also read about my sad experience on loosing my betta fish at My Sick Betta.
Does it surprise you that your betta should have water temperature at 80 degrees? Think about it for a second, they are tropical fish, tropical fish live where the temperatures are almost always above 80 degrees. If the temperature drops below 80, the water they are in, holds the higher temperature until the sun comes out and it warms up again.
Betta fish can live up to 5 years if taken care of properly. You can get this information at My Healthy Betta.
You can also read about my sad experience on loosing my betta fish at My Sick Betta.
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