Tuesday, February 5, 2013

betta fish in a planted tank


*betta in a planted tank ....enjoying

betta fish eggs in bubble nest


pic courtesy :Dwight Kuhn

feeding for a week old betta fish fry's



1.At this stage infusoria ,dafnia ,microworms are widely used for feeding.
2.after few days vinegar eels ,brine shrimps are used
3.grindalworms (white worms)are for the later stages of growth.

Things required if you have a betta fish as a pet

1. Aquarium heater is required,if your have a fluctuating temperature.(non tropical countries)
2.* power head & filter is required,to circulate water in the tank.
   * sponge filter can also be used
3..some aquarium plants.
4.some pebbles for maintaining the temperature.
5.adding decorative is not an issue,as long as there are not sharp.
6.tank mates like mollies,shrimps,tetras can be added. guppies is not a good idea.
7. aerator is optional.
8. lid is required if your betta jumps often.

* power head and filter



*25 watts aquarium heater


 *sponge filter


 *pebbles
 *aquarium plants