The best environment for any fish is one that is perfectly suited to its natural living conditions. Most fish acquarium They are native to warm tropical areas with flowing water, so they require an aerated aquarium with good water quality and temperatures between 22.4 and 24.5 C.
The Betta fish (Betta Splendens) is an exception, as it is an air-breathing fish from shallow, stagnant water and can live well in a small or larger bowl without the need for aeration. Requires good water quality and hot water temperature.
Unfortunately, it is quite difficult to provide this type of environment in a small bowl. However, it’s not impossible to turn a pot into a reasonable home for your Betta if you’re willing to put in the work. In warm year-round climates, a Betta can do quite well in a bowl; provided that the owner changes the water regularly.
A tropical fish
Beta is native to tropical Southeast Asia, where the water is usually around 26.6°C year-round. If you live in a temperate climate area, winter weather can present challenges. Cold temperatures below 18 C can kill a Betta fish.1
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They prefer water temperatures between 22.4 and 24.5 C. Being subjected to long periods of colder than optimal water temperatures will stress the fish, making them much more susceptible to disease. Placing the bowl in a warmer part of the house will help, but the best solution for those who live in cold climates is to keep the fish in one place acquarium heating.
Another option is to place a mini heater in the bowl. Keep in mind that bowls are challenging when it comes to maintaining the correct temperature. It is easy to overheat, overheat, or have large temperature variations. Frequent changes in high temperatures can be just as stressful as consistently low temperatures. If you choose to keep your Betta in a bowl and warm it with a mini heater, be sure to use an aquarium thermometer to carefully monitor the temperature.
Does Betta need a plant to eat?
The plants are perfect for Betta bowls or aquariums as the fish like to nestle in the leaves to rest; but don’t eat! Although some report that Bettas gnaw on a plant for food, this is not true. It requires carnivorous food and does not eat plants in the wild. Yes, if they have no other food available, they will munch on plants.
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However, plant matter is not the ideal food for them. You should feed the fish good quality flake or pelleted food along with live or frozen shrimp or freeze-dried tubifex worms. They will even eat live wingless insect flies.
If you have a plant in the Betta bowl, make sure it doesn’t block the Betta from reaching the surface to breathe. Also, it will be much easier to care for your Betta if there are no large plants on the street. If the pot is large enough you can use a small plant acquariumbut make sure the plant does not block the entire surface of the water.
If you add a live plant to a bowl, use a substrate that will provide nutrients to support the healthy growth of the live plant. A small plant in a small pot with substrate available in pet stores will be sufficient and will be easy to remove during routine maintenance.
Clean the pebbles
The glass specks at the bottom of the bowl are fine and easy to remove for cleaning. Keep in mind that food can get stuck under them, so you need to clean them every time you do regular water changes. Do not let food debris accumulate in the substrate.
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Key factors of Betta habitat
The key factors to keeping your Betta happy and healthy are: keeping the water and bowl clean by carrying out regular water changes, feeding your Betta a varied diet and avoiding the water remaining cold (below 24 C) for long periods of time.
A Betta’s appearance and behavior are a good way to gauge how he is feeling. A healthy fish will be colourful, have a healthy appetite and will be active and interested in what is happening around it. An inactive, inactive Betta that has a poor appetite and/or flattened fins is a warning sign that something is wrong in the environment.
Read also: Tips for filling the aquarium with fish
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