What kind of tank should I use to raise betta fish?

Betta fish

Betta fish is a freshwater fish and one of the tropical fishes. The reason why Betta fish is called Betta fish is because many species of Betta fish are aggressive in nature. Most species of betta fish only have fights between males, so breeders can rest assured that betta fish are notoriously easy to raise, but if we want betta fish to survive longer, we still need to master the methods of breeding betta fish. method.

1. How to raise betta fish

1. Water quality and water temperature: Betta fish do not have strict temperature requirements. They can generally survive within 20 to 30 degrees Celsius, and the water temperature is 24 It is most suitable for its growth at ~27°C; the pH of the water is preferably neutral water, with a pH value of 6.5 to 7.2; under artificial breeding conditions, the dissolved oxygen is best kept at 5 mg/l. In addition, attention should also be paid to controlling the content of some toxins in the water quality and making timely adjustments to provide a suitable water quality environment for betta fish.

2. Lighting environment: Sufficient light is conducive to photosynthesis of aquatic plants. It is best to equip a small glass tank with a small lamp with soft light.

3. Breeding equipment: There are no special restrictions on the containers for raising betta fish, ranging from polyculture aquariums to glass tanks. However, due to their aggressive nature, in order to prevent them from fighting, Generally raised alone.

4. Feeding and management: If you breed betta fish on a large scale, the feeding and management of betta fish is indeed a troublesome thing, because betta fish are aggressive. They have a strong sense of territory, so betta fish are generally kept alone. However, some people like to watch betta fish fight, so they keep them together.

5. Betta food: Betta food is generally earthworms, water fleas, artemia, etc. Try not to make its food too simple.

2. Chinese Betta

Chinese Betta: aggressive in nature and colorful; its exaggerated appearance and strong wild fighting spirit are its charm. Chinese betta fish can survive normally in low-oxygen water because of their gill organs (also called frilled gills). The feeding should use weakly acidic to neutral soft water, and the breeding temperature is preferably 25-28 degrees Celsius. However, Chinese betta fish have a strong physique and can withstand low temperatures of 3 degrees. They can be raised without heating in winter, and they are easy to raise. Breeding is also easier. The breeding water temperature is 28 degrees Celsius, weakly acidic clean soft water, and there must be floating aquatic plants.

Betta fish

Chinese betta fish males are fighting in nature, but they can still be kept in groups. However, if you want to cultivate well-expressed individuals, it is best to choose outstanding young males. Fish are kept singly. When raising alone, you should pay attention to giving enough water. The water fairy filters and changes the water regularly to keep the water clean. Old water soaked in sun-dried loquat leaves (terminal leaves) is helpful for raising bettas. It is best to have dark bottom sand and plant an appropriate amount of moss and floating aquatic plants. The light should not be too strong. In order to cultivate the fighting spirit of betta fish, you should train in the mirror 2-3 times a day for 5-10 minutes each time, so that the betta fish can show off and fight with itself in the mirror, and improve the expression of body color and fins. Do not feed during the first two to three days of single breeding. Then feed bloodworms, hamburgers and other feeds in small amounts and multiple times a day. The amount should be eaten within 5 minutes. Excess feed and fish feces should be removed in time.

3. Classification of Bettas

There are many kinds of Bettas, about 70 kinds, but the differences between each species are not very big. Just like humans, they are divided into yellow, black, and White people and so on. Below we mainly introduce to you the Chinese fighting fish. Fork-tailed Betta: Forked-tailed Betta is also known as Chinese Betta, Buddha Fish, Paradise Fish, etc. The origin is southern China. The eye sockets are golden yellow, there is a green patch on the back edge of the gill cover, the body color is red, blue and green, and there are 11 blue and red horizontal stripes on the side of the body. The body length can reach up to 8 cm.

It is not difficult to breed betta fish. It does not have high requirements for water quality and food. However, some farmers mistakenly think that the harsh environment is not a big deal for betta fish. In fact, this is a wrong idea. Breeding Betta fish still have certain requirements for water quality, water temperature, etc., but they are not as demanding as other fish.