Sunday, May 6, 2012

Increase the Lifespan of a Betta Fish

By James Conar


The lifespan of a Betta fish has lots of information available online. The number of people who purchase a Betta fish are increasing. The Betta fish originally comes from Asia. You can find these fish in many different colors. Their appearance is colorful and bright. The care required for these fish is minimal. As long as you feed them, and clean their water, they'll be happy.

They can live up to six years as long as you take really good care of them. This fish is very beautiful and full of bright colors. You'll find them in pet stores when they are very little. And they don't get much bigger after that.

One thing that is interesting is that the males are more colorful than the females. The males will defend the babies until they can take care of themselves. Be sure to remove the females from the tank after the nest has been constructed.

One thing to watch out for is keeping males in the same tank. They will attack each other, and most likely, one of them will be killed. In a few days, the eggs will hatch. They will be taken care of until they are of age.

The babies will hatch after 2-3 days. They will be safely guarded until they are big enough to fend for themselves. This could take a few weeks. They grow rather quickly.

These fish will be sold in smaller jars. Keep in mind that you will want to put them in something larger as soon as possible. This is because small tanks will limit their lifespan. Keep the jar though. This is because you will want a place to store them when you clean their tank. A water heater is required. This is because these fish are used to high water temperatures. Be sure to pick up some plants for them to enjoy.

You can locate many accessories that will aid you in your Betta care. They won't cost much money, and can be found easily. Plants are a great addition to their new home. They will provide shade, and hiding space. Another accessory that you should consider purchasing is rock. This will help keep them comfortable. The tank will appear to be a natural environment to them. As you can see, much information can be found about the lifespan of a Betta fish.




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