Post by totmommy on Mar 20, 2006 22:19:04 GMT -5
Hello,
I bought 2 male bettas last week. I currentlly have a 2 gallon tank that is divided by a glass divider. I quickly found out that this isn't going to work so I purchased another 2 gallon tank and plan to seperate them tomorrow. They are trying to fight each other through the glass, and I'm afraid this will be too stressfull on them long term. I purchased them from Petco and was very disappointed with how little they told me about caring for these fish. Had I not read a few things online I really would not know what to do. Another problem is the water temp is only 64-67 degrees, and I learned by reading here that is too cold. The pet store worker told me that room temperature was fine. I purchased 2 25W heaters and plan to use them once I get the new tank set up. What is the best way to heat up the water? I'm sure it's not good to go from 64 degrees to 75 degrees in a short amount of time. How many days should I slowly raise the temps of the tanks?
Last but not least I also purchased two small filters. After doing a thourough bowl cleaning I realized that really isn't something I want to do every week, but somewhere I read that bettas don't like the current caused by filters. Is this true? I was really hoping to filter the tanks. If it is ok to use the filter how often would you recommend that I clean the tanks?
Ugh I hope that's all. I may think of something else later.
I really love these fish already and want to do everything I can to take good care of them. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I bought 2 male bettas last week. I currentlly have a 2 gallon tank that is divided by a glass divider. I quickly found out that this isn't going to work so I purchased another 2 gallon tank and plan to seperate them tomorrow. They are trying to fight each other through the glass, and I'm afraid this will be too stressfull on them long term. I purchased them from Petco and was very disappointed with how little they told me about caring for these fish. Had I not read a few things online I really would not know what to do. Another problem is the water temp is only 64-67 degrees, and I learned by reading here that is too cold. The pet store worker told me that room temperature was fine. I purchased 2 25W heaters and plan to use them once I get the new tank set up. What is the best way to heat up the water? I'm sure it's not good to go from 64 degrees to 75 degrees in a short amount of time. How many days should I slowly raise the temps of the tanks?
Last but not least I also purchased two small filters. After doing a thourough bowl cleaning I realized that really isn't something I want to do every week, but somewhere I read that bettas don't like the current caused by filters. Is this true? I was really hoping to filter the tanks. If it is ok to use the filter how often would you recommend that I clean the tanks?
Ugh I hope that's all. I may think of something else later.
I really love these fish already and want to do everything I can to take good care of them. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
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