Betta fish – a favorite pet choice Before you put a fish
You've looked at
all the lovely photographs and done your research, and now you've concluded
that a betta fish is an ideal pet for you. Good decision!
But what
information should you have before purchasing your betta fish? What
recommendations are available for selecting a healthy betta fish?
First move:
Setting up your aquarium should come before purchasing a betta fish. Aquariums
should be cycled before adding fish—ordinarily, two weeks.
Finding betta fish at the best price
Do you wonder where to get
betta fish? A neighborhood
(independent) pet shop is usually the best place to get a betta fish. Check out
some internet reviews and ask friends and family if they can recommend any
places in the area.
Say No to Large National Pet Stores
For live fish
stock, large national pet stores are frequently not advised. Too many instances
of carelessness (dead fish in tanks/tanks not maintained) have occurred.
Even the sale of
betta fish in tiny cups from giant national retailers has been seen; they
should be avoided at all costs. A betta fish cannot survive in this setting.
Because there is so little water, it will become contaminated very quickly,
which causes many betta fish ailments.
Purchasing for Saving
This increases
the likelihood that you may purchase a sick fish, but we also think that
storing live animals is harsh to them and shouldn't be encouraged. Some betta
fish enthusiasts purchase them under the pretense of "saving" them.
Look for red flags
Wherever you
decide to purchase your fish, ensure the tanks are kept clean. Never buy a fish
from an aquarium with a dead or ill fish; that's your most prominent red flag.
Signs of Healthy Betta fish
·
Look for deep vibrant
colors.
·
Big flowing fins.
·
Swimming with ease.
Signs Of Unhealthy Betta Fish
·
Check closely on the
tips of its fins. Are they slightly darker, or are they white – either of these
could be a sign of fin rot
·
Visible skin problems –
wounds, scars, ulcers, parasites – obviously a no.
·
Fins shouldn’t be
ragged or damaged at the margins. Another red flag is fins that are closed or
clamped.
·
No stomach swelling was
present.
·
The Betta's body has a
few tiny white spots that could be ich. Velvet will be a dusty gold mist. Avoid
them both since they are parasites!
·
Lurking in the corner
or not swimming in a horizontal direction.
Unique betta variants
·
There are several
distinct betta species, but the world’s
biggest betta fish is thought to be giant
betta fish (Betta anabantoids).
·
Among the Betta
species, Betta Imbellis is one of the tiniest. The females only slightly
outgrow the males in terms of length, which can reach 2 inches for the males.
·
The fantail variant of
Betta is the rarest one. The two caudal fins on this fish are united at a
little point at the top, giving it the appearance of a fantail goldfish.
·
Veiltail bettas are
among the most well-known and popular betta fish breeds and are distinguished
by their strikingly long fins.
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