Betta fish are one of the most popular types of pet
fish in our culture today, second only perhaps to the goldfish. Between
you and me though, I'd much rather have one of these guys than a
goldfish. In this article I've given you some beginner tips on taking
care of Betta fish and pointed you towards some helpful resources!
Basic Info:
Betta fish originated in or around Siam, which is how they were titled
the "Siamese fighting fish." Of course, if you look on a map today
you'll find no mention of Siam, as it is present day Thailand. Betta
fish now live naively in other countries in Eastern Asia as well. They
generally occupy ponds, rice paddies, and slow moving streams.
Diet:
In the wild, Betta feed on small insects that either stray too close
to, or live on/in the water. What this means is that they are primarily
carnivores. A well balanced diet should be fed to Bettas, there are
many live foods along with nutrient enriched diets like flakes and
pellets. I choose to feed my fish pellets and catch him a small ant to
eat every once and a while! Bettas are food dependent and will develop
a relationship with you around this, my betta eats food off of my
finger and gets very excited when I walk in the room.
Housing and Climate:
Bettas should be housed alone as more than one will often result in
conflict. They should be kept in a decent size tank, mine absolutely
loves his 10 gallon tank and I wouldn't recommend anything less than 5.
Temperature should be kept constant at a temperature between 76 and 84
degrees Fahrenheit. Remember, bettas are use to the tropics, just try
and re-create home!
Most deadly Betta mistakes occur without the owner even knowing what's going on. Avoid these mistakes and give your Betta fish the best life possible. I found my "salvation" so-to-speak in Betta Care Made Easy.
In just a few minutes I learned a whole lot about little things I was
doing that were harming my fish. Some of them ost noteworthy topics
included were:
> How to maintain proper water conditions
> When and when not to use a filter
> How to correctly setup a Betta tank and the 5-part checklist
> What to do if your Betta won't eat
> Caring for Betta fish that are ill, how to diagnose and cure every Betta sickness
> Step by step instructions for breeding bettas
> Heaters and thermometers??? How to get your temperature right!
> Why the wrong type of lighting can kill your Betta
Everything you need to know at http://BettaCareMadeEasy.info