Betta Fish Care for Beginners
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How To Care For a Betta Fish
Water Quality:
- Nitrogen cycle: Essential for converting harmful ammonia into less toxic nitrates
- Water parameters:
- pH: 6.5-7.5
- Ammonia: 0 ppm
- Nitrite: 0 ppm
- Nitrate: <20 ppm
- Water changes: 25-50% weekly
- Water conditioner: Use to neutralize chlorine and chloramine
Feeding:
- Diet: Carnivorous, high-quality betta pellets or flakes
- Supplements: Frozen or freeze-dried bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia
- Feeding schedule: Twice a day, small portions (as much as they can eat in 2-3 minutes)
Additional Tips:
- Tank mates: Research compatibility carefully before adding any
- Disease prevention: Maintain clean tank, watch for signs of illness
- Stress reduction: Minimize handling, provide hiding places
- Handling: Be gentle, use a net or cup
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