Many expert aquarists debate on whether the betta fish should be kept in aquarium tanks or bowls, since their natural environment consists of "small, shallow areas of water". However their natural environment, while being shallow, is often on wide area. This does not mean a large tank is not suitable for a betta or a large tank or bowl would be better for the betta fish. So, we’ll start with getting betta bowl ready.
Bowl Selection
When choosing a bowl for your bettas, it’s best to have at least 1.5-2 gallon minimum size. Getting smaller and more bounding will not only shorten you betta’s life, but it also dramatically increase the chances if having many more health issues for your fish. The smaller the bowl, the faster the toxin will build up and could harm your betta fish.
The shape of the bowl is not important, as long as the minimum size is met. Although the shape is not quite important, you must be sure that your betta fish have enough oxygen. This is one of the reasons why many experts are against keeping bettas in limited space.
Fish Tank Setup
If you choose or decided to use an actual aquarium fish tank, the selection is relatively easy. A 5 or 10 gallon is sufficient for raising your betta fish. But make sure that you clean and rinse the tank out thoroughly, as well as anything that will be going in such as, plant, rock, gravel, and other aquarium decoration and ornament. You can still choose to go without aeration, filtration or even heating system, but eventually you can easily add these items to your aquarium fish tank, which will provide your fish with a better environment.
Bowl Selection
When choosing a bowl for your bettas, it’s best to have at least 1.5-2 gallon minimum size. Getting smaller and more bounding will not only shorten you betta’s life, but it also dramatically increase the chances if having many more health issues for your fish. The smaller the bowl, the faster the toxin will build up and could harm your betta fish.
The shape of the bowl is not important, as long as the minimum size is met. Although the shape is not quite important, you must be sure that your betta fish have enough oxygen. This is one of the reasons why many experts are against keeping bettas in limited space.
Fish Tank Setup
If you choose or decided to use an actual aquarium fish tank, the selection is relatively easy. A 5 or 10 gallon is sufficient for raising your betta fish. But make sure that you clean and rinse the tank out thoroughly, as well as anything that will be going in such as, plant, rock, gravel, and other aquarium decoration and ornament. You can still choose to go without aeration, filtration or even heating system, but eventually you can easily add these items to your aquarium fish tank, which will provide your fish with a better environment.
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