Every day, thousands of people are losing their Betta fish to various diseases. And many of these diseases can be easily avoided. With the vast amount of research that goes into keeping Betta fish healthy, it's any wonder these beautiful fish do not live for many more years. In this article, I will discuss the variable to keeping your Betta fish happy and healthy.
Follow these steps for success:
1. Water temperature. It is important to understand where these fish come from. Betta's are tropical fish that are originally known as Japanese fighter fish. Because of the warm climate that they are so accustomed to, it's important that you provide them with water that is warm. Temperatures ranging from 70-78 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal. Make sure that you meet these needs. If you decide to disregard these requirements, your Betta fish will die!
2. Water cleanliness. This might sound obvious to you, but it's important. Don't get lazy here. You need to keep their water clean of bacteria and disease. I suggest that you clean their tank once every two weeks. That might seem like a big commitment, but it's your responsibility to make sure they are healthy. Purchase a quality water filter that meets the requirements.
3. Amount of food they eat. If you don't want your pet Betta to die, I suggest that you do not feed them to often. You see, these tropical fish can go days without food. However, you still want to feed them ever other day. Feeding them once a day is fine also, just make sure that you do not overfeed them. Make sure that the food they eat is good for them. Pellets are great, but keep in mind that it might take some time for them to get accustomed to this type of food. In fact, it might be a good idea to try flakes at first. Then, with time, ease into using pellets instead.
Following the above steps is extremely important for your Betta's health. If you be careful and follow these guidelines, your Betta will have a much higher chance of living up to 7 years old. In fact, these fish have been known to live as many as 8 years. However, people usually don't take good care of these fish, which results in lifespans of 2-3 years instead. I hope this article has helped you with caring for your pet fish.
