If there are leftovers and your fish is no longer eating, do your best to remove the uneaten food to prevent it from dirtying the water. Give your betta about 3-5 pellets at a time.
Acclimate your new fish according to the Absolutely Fish Freshwater Acclimation guide.Pour the water gently over a hand or object to prevent scattering gravel and decor. If using tap water, be sure to add an appropriate dose of water conditioner. Fill the bowl with room-temperature water.
This is also the time to place your heater if you are using one (make sure it is only plugged in when fully underwater). Arrange the gravel and decorations in the bowl.Rinse the bowl, gravel, and decorations with plain water to remove any dirt and dust.Do your best to keep the bowl out of reach of small children and free-roaming pets. To keep the environment as stable as possible for the fish, it is best to keep your bowl away from windows, vents, and anything else that could affect the temperature of the water. This should be in a well-lit room and on a flat, sturdy surface that can support the weight of the bowl and withstand getting wet. **Other helpful supplies include: a size-appropriate aquarium heater, a fish-catching net, a tank light, a gravel-vacuuming siphon, freeze-dried treats, and an algae cleaning sponge. Make sure any decor is free from sharp points and rough edges, as these may tear your betta’s delicate fins.We recommend providing them with live plants and/or artificial plants made from fabric or soft silicone.Bettas are intelligent and love having things to explore in their environment.Make sure anything that is not marketed for animals is free from any paints, dyes, or chemicals that could leach into the water.Aquarium gravel, glass marbles, or other substrate.We have the most success feeding Absolutely Fish Naturals pellets in the store. Bettas can eat a wide variety of foods, but it is important to have a staple dry food that is made for bettas.Distilled/Reverse Osmosis water is unnecessary and can actually be detrimental if not buffered and re-mineralized. This can be bottled drinking water or tap water that is treated with an aquarium water conditioner.Bettas are more than happy to live by themselves, and the bowl environment is best for a single fish. The bigger the better! In addition to giving your betta more room to swim, larger bowls are more stable in regards to temperature and water quality.Fish bowl or other fish-safe water container that is at least one gallon in size.Here are some guidelines to make this experience successful! Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.
Our staff is passionate about their care and we believe that you will have a great time with your new pet. Bettas are a fun, interactive, beginner-friendly fish.
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