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Betta Fish and Mangroves
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Seedlings in a glass block with mangroves and glass marbles make a beautiful fish bowl
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Betta fish are an inexpensive pet that can liven up any home or office. Bettas (also known as Siamese Fighting Fish) are easy to keep since they don't require air pumped into the water to breathe. You cannot keep Bettas together, though, as they will more than likely kill each other. Most Bettas found in pet stores are males and come in a variety of colors. Bettas are rice paddy dwellers and are more comfortable in small bowls than large aquariums.Bettas must be kept away from sources of hot and cold air such as heaters, heater vents, cold or sunny windows, drafts, air conditioner vents, etc. It is important that they be kept cool (65 to 75 degrees). Lower temperature allows more oxygen in the water and lowers the animal's metabolism, producing less waste.
With mangrove seedlings in betta bowls, we recommend the water be changed once a month, replacing it with purchased spring water. The mangroves will clean the water themselves for the most part, absorbing waste from the fish while releasing oxygen into the water.
To clean your betta, pull the seedlings straight up and out of the anchoring material one at a time, avoiding hitting your fish. Net your fish and place it in a container with at least 3" of spring water. Wash the bowl and contents with hot water and vinegar. Avoid using soap to clean your bowl It can leave a residue that can be harmful to the fish. Rinse and dry everything thoroughly. Arrange the seedlings in the bowl and replace the anchoring material around the propagules to hold them upright. Add spring water and gently pour your fish back into the bowl, leaving a little space between the water and opening. Never use tap water for your betta.
Bettas like to be fed once a day. We recommend HikariTM Betta Bio-Gold baby pellets, available in most pet stores. This food floats and leaves less residue than flake foods.
Most of these animals can live for 2-3 years. They are adults and have low metabolic rates, so they eat less food and produce less waste (resulting in cleaner water and a healthy fish).
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Mangroves are available for shipping on a seasonal basis.
Please e-mail us to inquire about available sizes and quantites as these change monthly.
Please e-mail us to inquire about available sizes and quantites as these change monthly.