Taking care of betta fish requires attention to the following aspects:
Water Quality Management: Betta fish have relatively high requirements for water quality. The suitable water temperature is around 26 degrees Celsius. If the water temperature is lower than 18 degrees Celsius, it will cause clamped fins and anorexia. If it is higher than 30 degrees Celsius, the metabolism will speed up and the water quality will deteriorate more quickly. Therefore, it is necessary to change the water regularly. It is recommended to replace 20% of the water every week to keep the water clean. When changing the water, make sure the temperature of the new water is the same as that in the tank to avoid excessive temperature differences. You can use a water purifier to purify the water or go through the water aging process to treat tap water instead of using tap water directly.
Feeding: Betta fish only need to be fed once a day, and the amount of each feeding should be such that the fish can finish it within a few minutes. You can use floating pellet feed or newly hatched live brine shrimp. It is not recommended to use frozen bloodworms because they are prone to spoilage. Don't overfeed to avoid the remaining food from polluting the water quality.
Equipment: For a betta fish tank, you can choose a square tank about 20 cm in size. Equip it with a small waterfall filter or a sponge filter to maintain the water quality. A heater is necessary in winter or when the water temperature is low to avoid the low water temperature from affecting the health of the betta fish. In addition, you can also equip the tank with a light to enhance its ornamental value.
Decoration: Some non-toxic decorations can be placed in the betta fish tank, such as glass balls and small native pebbles. But avoid using colored pebbles to prevent the release of harmful substances. For aquatic plants, you can choose ones suitable for the betta fish environment like Nymphoides peltata and Eleocharis acicularis.
Precautions: When the betta fish arrives home, it needs to go through the acclimation process. That is, put the fish together with the bag into the tank and wait for more than 30 minutes until the water temperatures are the same before releasing the fish into the tank. Betta fish don't require oxygenation and filtration equipment, but it is necessary to keep the water quality stable and the temperature suitable.
By following the above methods, you can effectively take care of betta fish, ensuring their healthy growth and maintaining their ornamental value.