![]() Store-bought betta fish have been bred to display a wide variety of colors. The betta fish sold in pet stores are a product of selective breeding-the process of breeding animals to develop more desirable characteristics and traits, such as a particular color or size. Wild betta fish typically have short fins and sport a dull grey coloring. However, these ray-finned fish look nothing like their wild counterparts. Store-bought betta splendens - also known as Siamese fighting fish - are one of the more popular species of betta fish because of their vibrant coloring. They have a wide-ranging diet that consists of small crustaceans, insects - including mosquito larvae, worms, and even smaller fish. The fish live in shallow water, including ponds, flood plains, slow-moving streams, and marshes. There are more than 70 different species of betta fish in the wild. They are relatively small, ranging anywhere from six to eight centimeters long. They are members of the Osphronemidae family and are native to Southeast Asia. What Is A Betta Fish?īetta fish are small, freshwater fish. There are more than 70 different species of betta fish. And although their appearance may make them popular for display, they are actually one of the most exploited fish in the aquarium trade. Pet stores often market the vibrant swimmers as being easy to care for because they’re small - so they take up minimal space - and are inexpensive to care for.īut proper betta care is a bit more specialized than some pet stores lead on. Some people do two 50% water changes per week while others do one 50% and one 100%.Colorful, iridescent betta fish are popular starter pets. Do at least one 50% water change every other day and once your baby is grown you should do two water changes per week for a 2.5 gallon tank. Also babies need their tank cleaned more often because they produce a growth-stunting hormone which stays in the water. Keep the temperature a little warmer than an adult betta likes it, I kept mine between 82-86F. Eventually you should feed frozen foods only as a treat twice per week and have pellets be the betta's staple diet when it gets a bit bigger. No need for a filter in a 2.5 gallon because you cannot hold a stable cycle and it will only cause more water current which bettas hate! Babies need to be fed more often, so feed yours about 3-4 times per day and feed frozen foods once per day. The only other thing I would suggest for the tank is a thermometer and a cave-like structure for the baby to hide in. ![]() Your setup looks great and you picked out what looks to be a healthy baby betta. Hi Natalia, this is Viva from the bettafish forums. OH and my own real bottle of water conditioner since I'm returning the crap betta tank kit I bought in the first place. I came home with a 2.5 gallon tank, a new heater, some lovely decorative rocks, two LIVE plants, frozen brine shrimp, baby tropical fish food, and some dried blood worms. So I picked up my boyfriend from work, broke the news that I bought a damned fish, and went to town to get supplies. ![]() Also one thing Petco doesn't tell people, is that bettas should really have a HEATED tank. As soon as I got all of this home and did some research I realized this tiny little container was not going to cut it. I also bought a little beta tank, that said it was the "perfect into to fish keeping" and came with "BONUS: Betta Food, and Water Conditioner". I realized maybe Petco shouldn't be selling these poor little creatures, so I needed to do something, and I did something very stupid. When I finally did I immediately was disappointed to find one was dead, and another on it's way out. I had never seen baby bettas for sale before so I went on a quest to find them. So I was walking around Petco, texting my lovely boyfriend about wanting to get pet finches when I saw a display about bettas with prices. I just started a new job at a school, and we have finches in the classroom, and I love watching them. Today I was feeling like I needed a little pick me up so I headed over after work. The animals cheer me up, and I like to shop for presents for my lovely cat Luna. Sometimes when I'm having a bad day I go to Petco.
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