I Need Advice

[gamwar]

Hia
I have been keeping fish for a while now and I currently have two tropical fish tanks:
1 18 gallons
- 4 wcmm
- 3 zebra danios
- 5 Glowlights
- 3 Zebra loaches
1 11.1 imperial gallons
- 7 Guppy fry about 3 weeks old
I was wondering whether I have the experience to get a siamese fighting fish? I dont have a great deal of space or a table that could cope with too much weight.
Any advice would be apprieciated.
Thanks Gamwar xxxx

 

[mantis147]

Hia
I have been keeping fish for a while now and I currently have two tropical fish tanks:
1 18 gallons
- 4 wcmm
- 3 zebra danios
- 5 Glowlights
- 3 Zebra loaches
1 11.1 imperial gallons
- 7 Guppy fry about 3 weeks old
I was wondering whether I have the experience to get a siamese fighting fish? I dont have a great deal of space or a table that could cope with too much weight.
Any advice would be apprieciated.
Thanks Gamwar xxxx

you dont have to be experienced to keep Siamese fighters, they are quite easy to keep I keep my male plakat in with community fish eg glowlights, neons, corys. All get on swimmingly They dont really like big water flow & they like to rest on things near to the surface like plants. I also keep one in a 29ltr tank and 3 baby bettas in a 16x8x8 tank.

 

[gamwar]

Any change of some pictures of yours?
that would be wonderful
cheers Gamwar xxxxxxxx

 

[mantis147]

yeh no probs, heres a couple!

 

[Kittles_yang]

yeah...for bettas you don't need a lot of space...you could use a tiny bowl/flower bowl and keep them in there

 

[DiscusKeeper403]

yeah...for bettas you don't need a lot of space...you could use a tiny bowl/flower bowl and keep them in there

actually Bettas need a bigger amount of space small bowls is a common newbie mistake. I say 1 gallon minimum.

 

[gamwar]

Thanks
I read that they dont need a filter or heater or pump is this true?
Gamwar xxx

 

[Glod]

Thanks
I read that they dont need a filter or heater or pump is this true?
Gamwar xxx

It depends on where you live and what temperature the tank is. Bettas are tropical fish so need warmer water to live in, if that is what your climate provides then you can get away with no heater.

As for a filter it's optional. If you don't have a filter you really need to stay on top of water changes, changing more often and a greater amount of the water each time (probably 2-3 times a week). With a filter you can get away with less invasive water changes, or less frequent ones.

It's all about maintaining a habitat your fish will like. You don't like living in a dirty house or when it's too cold, neither will your fish