Quick Tank Question...

[CraigBaines]

I went into a shop the other day, hoping to buy a betta fish. He asked me how long id had my tank set up.. blah, blah, then said basically i carnt have it because the tank has to of been set up and running for at least 2 mounths, I exsplained its a tank with the better in by it's self, but he said that was that . Everywere iv read on the internet said that they need a compleate water change every 3/4 days if there in a 5 gallon tank or so. So to me it made no sense atall...

So is he right or what? lol just thought id ask you lot seeing as you probally know more than any1 between you.

Ontop of that my bro said he had been into the shop a few weeks before, and they were just setting up there betta tanks, so there was no way they had set them up 2 mounths prior to the fish going in.

Thanks - Craig

 

[lilfishie]

they don't need to be set up 2 months before a betta, as long as you keep up with water changes and such then it would be fine

 

[CraigBaines]

they don't need to be set up 2 months before a betta, as long as you keep up with water changes and such then it would be fine

Just as i tought, the guy was obv talking out of his ####. Gutted because they had really nice fish, i had to go else were and the one i got its tail looks abit messey if you get me. Ill trow a pic up later, dont supose you could tell me if there's a way to help it repair or whatever.

 

[Netty]

His tail should grow back fine as long as his water his kept nice a clean for him. Melafix is also good to add as it assists in the healing of damaged fins.

 

[CraigBaines]

ok thanks! think iv just got a heater off ebay for £2 too haha. under a £5 deliver'd aint too bad is it ?

 

[Netty]

Bargain......it's surprising what you can pick up

 

[CraigBaines]

haha good, i asked how much for a buy it now and he said £3, so of course i had to reply saying £2 hehe hopfully ill get it...

Oh and while im here! do betta's jump???

i have an open tank atm, and iv read that they jump? is it safe? sorry for the 101 questions by the way

 

[lilfishie]

it is a bargain, i recently paid £10 for a 25 watt for my betta tanks

 

[CraigBaines]

"it is a 100w electric fish tank heater, 220-240v"

is that good?

 

[CraigBaines]

done and dusted £4.25, does it look ok to you guys??