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Submitted by: Carl Case
Alright, so you’re thinking about becoming a Betta fish parent. Though usually thought of as just another easy to care for fish that sits in its tank, these guys require a bit more looking after than you’d think and it’s a smart idea to make sure this would be the right pet for you before going and grabbing one. Because I’m passionate about Betta keeping, I like to help make sure those considering getting Bettas have the right information, so read on down the page to see what caring for a Betta is like!
First of all, there are a couple important items for you to think about. For starters, Betta fish come from Eastern Asia and as such are used to different climates and environments than most US and European pet owners are used to. This really shouldn’t be a problem, however, as all you need to do is makes sure is go and buy a small aquarium heater than will regulate the temperature to be toastyand kept between 78 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a simple ordeal, and is usually rectified by aquiring a cheap heater, depending onhow large your tank is…
Which segways nicely into another key topic of Betta care: how big of tank you should get. And to me personally, I can’t think of much worse when it comes to Betta care than those silly, or maybe just misinformed, individuals on Betta websites and forums recommending small tanks . And I don’t just mean small as in a 3 gallon tank, they seriously suggest buying those lame little Betta cubes and bowls you see at the pet stores. And in all honesty, it’s not hard to see why this bad information gets spread around; pet stores do sell those tiny little containers but but if you’re looking to be a REAL Betta fish parent, then make sure you at least purchase a 5 gallon tank, which mean you’ll want to figure out a good spot for your new tank that will, in order to encourage good sleep cycles, let your betta have light during the day, and dark at night.
If you’re still reading and are still in the game at this point, then well done, because most other considerations are minor, for example the cost of Betta fish food, and buying a filter/monitoring water quality, so why don’t we look at the positive side now.
For example, I always loved the fact that you became so close with your Betta fish. Betta fish associate feeding time with seeing their owner early on, and will be ecstatic and bouncing up and down with joy when you get home from work. Furthermore, those who are around more (for example if you work from your computer or have a lot of days off), will note that Betta fish often begin to stick to the side of the tank closest to you and keep an eye on you while you are nearby, they really do take notice!
They are a very rewarding pet for such a small investment and it’s no wonder so many people own them nowadays. Whatever your decision, I hope you have a happy pet keeping experience and commend you on coming here first to prepare yourself for your new friend.
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