I have two bettas in their own tanks. I am planning on getting this for them. How long should it last? also how often should I feed them this?
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With one betta fish, mine lasts for upto 8-9 months. I feed him 9-10 pellets once every two days
265792
I'm using it in a 2.5 Gallon with a Betta....it works great! I used it all winter when our house temp. gets down to 65 degrees at night. The tank remained at a steady 80 degrees F. I don't use it in summer because our house stays at around 78. I recommend getting a thermometer as well....
659843
I have lost 2 betta fish over the past 2 years. If you fill the tank up to within a half inch from the top after a water change they jump out. with my first betta I found him floppong on the desk several times after water changes before he jumped out over a weekend while I was away. I have had to make a top to cover the opening on my tank. Overall the tank is great.
1603191
In my 25 gallon tank I have just one 3" fish and for her I break a corner off and drop it in, the water then separates the shrimp and the fish eats them - I also end up with some left over powder & use it for my baby guppies. For a betta I would use just a small piece.
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I would assume so, my coworkers fed our betta more than 10 pellets twice a day and the pack lasted us about a month, although I don't suggest feeding them that much. Lots of forums and websites on caring for your betta say they don't eat very much or need to in a day anyway.
2010686
It's fine for a 7 gal. I have mine on an 8 gal with 1 betta and 4 neon tetras. Flow rate is perfect for plants and bettas.
1492160
i have the same divider,and its to small.i have 2 male betta fish..1 is in a 10g tank,and the other is in a 20g tank.They really need a bigger aquarium then a 5gallon.the bigger the aquarium the happier they are,and live longer.they live longer,and there happier in a bigger aquarium really.
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Actually Bettas prefer live foods, it's rare they will eat something that isn't. Live Tubifex Worms are best. Keep them in a covered container (the worms, not your Betta) in a tiny bit of water in your fridge, rinse dailey, only feed what your Betta can eat in 3 minutes or less. If you have other fish in with your Betta, they will benefit from the Live Worms too :) If taken care of properly, the worms should stay alive for up to 2 weeks. Hope this helps! I have worked at Woodland Aquarium for 3.5 years & have had many aquariums, both fresh & saltwater, I am an experienced Aquarist both privately & professionally. Actually Bettas prefer live foods, it's rare they will eat something that isn't. Live Tubifex Worms are best. Keep them in a covered container (the worms, not your Betta) in a tiny bit of water in your fridge, rinse dailey, only feed what your Betta can eat in 3 minutes or less. If you have other fish in with your Betta, they will benefit from the Live Worms too :) If taken care of properly, the worms should stay alive for up to 2 weeks. Hope this helps! I have worked at Woodland Aquarium for 3.5 years & have had many aquariums, both fresh & saltwater, I am an experienced Aquarist both... » Read More Actually Bettas prefer live foods, it's rare they will eat something that isn't. Live Tubifex Worms are best. Keep them in a covered container (the worms, not your Betta) in a tiny bit of water in your fridge, rinse dailey, only feed what your Betta can eat in 3 minutes or less. If you have other fish in with your Betta, they will benefit from the Live Worms too :) If taken care of properly, the worms should stay alive for up to 2 weeks. Hope this helps! I have worked at Woodland Aquarium for 3.5 years & have had many aquariums, both fresh & saltwater, I am an experienced Aquarist both privately & professionally. « Show Less
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Mine works great in my 5 gallon goldfish tank. I'd only hesitate using it for bettas because sometimes water currents can damage their delicate fins.
1024698
One US gallon, or 3.7 liters. NOT ENOUGH. 1 gallon is too small for a betta - it cannot be safely heated (and betta are tropical fish! they need a heater!) and ammonia builds up too quickly. I urge you to look at something that is at LEAST 2.5 gallons, or better yet 5 gallons for a beginner. Larger setups are easier to maintain - toxins don't build up as fast and it's easier to keep a stable temperature the more water there is.
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I think it's very easy, and definitely reliable. I bought this kit almost a year ago, and it's still running as well as when I first got it. I'm not an expert, and this is the first tank I've had in over fifteen years. I had no clue what I was doing, but I had it set up, running, and ready to go in no time. The only extra thing I had to buy was a heater and thermometer because I got a Betta fish, and they need warm water. I think the amount of water changes depends on what kind of fish you have, and how many. Right now I have a Betta and two plants, and do a 25-50% water change about every two weeks. It's super easy though because the tank is so small, and there's not a lot of water to change. I bought one of those things that has tubing connected to a cylinder, and siphon the water into a bucket. Then refill with spring water (I used to use tap water and add aquarium water conditioner, but now use spring water because our tap water has ammonia and water conditioner can't get rid of that. I like using spring water because I don't have to try measuring the right amount of water conditioner). If you get an algae eater, like an Otto, you won't have to clean the tank as much. If you do get an Otto, make sure you get at least two because they're happier, and therefore more productive when in groups of two or more. As usual I've gotten a little off subject so here's the bottom line: the tank is very easy to set up, it's very sturdy and reliable, the filter is adjustable, which is a nice feature, you may have to buy a heater and thermometer depending on what fish you get, I don't think it's a good idea to only do a 25% water change per month, but it's ok because water changes are very easy. I was trying to decide between this, and about five others, and I'm very happy and satisfied I chose this one.
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Lay it on a table and break it with something like a screwdriver or something. Put about 1/6 of it in. It works by raising the ph, which kills the fungus on the betta. You can do partial water changes every day. Maybe halfish. I didn't fully empty it. But keep putting a shard of it every day, and within a few days it'll look better. Continue to use a little bit a few days after you think it is fully healed just to be sure. Also, make sure the betta has good water conditions and is warm. Cold water is bad for bettas, but in a 1.2 gallon you probably won't need a heater. If you have any more questions or concerns, feel free to email me at caindanielle @ rocketmail . com. (sorry for spaces, I don't know if they censor emails)
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I'm real too. I bought mine 6 months ago. It's a little small but a great starter project for kids, just make sure they don't over feed the fish. I have a beta, a cory cat and a snail in mine. I'm having trouble with the plants, but that is because I used bad seeds and have a bad cat. (The cat ate the seeds that came with it.)
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Have you tried Omega One Betta Buffet pellets also available through Amazon? Slightly larger pellets so I only feed two at a time. Excellent food, bettas adore, float well. Still some waste I'm afraid. i can't see why you shouldn't freeze betta pellets. I'm going to try with with a few and see what they are like when unfrozen. I have a feeling they might go soggy so would have to defrost a few at a time on a daily? basis.
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Hi There. How many gallons is your tank and approximately how many fish do you have? Without me knowing this, I would guesstimate at once every two weeks. You could probably go longer than that but a good rule is to clean it regularly. Of course if you have a large amount of dirt or debris in your tank because of the type of fish you keep, cleaning it weekly would be a better idea. Hope this helps you out.
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I generally give my Betta between 5-10. Just gauging by his interest in eating them. Not sure what the recommended amount is.
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Officially I can't answer that as a fish authority , but it's what my male betta likes best, he hardly eats other betta food. He's 2 years old.