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Betta fish2007-11-24 23:10:15

The part about the bacteria is of course true, except a gravel bed in the bottom of the bowl will barely support enough bacteria at those temperatures, hence the large and frequent water changes.

MM

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Bettas can live in colder temperature, but it wouldn't be very healthy. A warmer temperature boosts its immune system, allowing it to fight off diseases. I don't like what they said about bettas living in colder temp. And the colder water=more oxygen is true, but doesn't apply to bettas because they take oxygen directly from the air.

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its not really true because bettas need a temp of about 78 -80 degrees not cooler. that shortens their life im not exactly sure about the oxygen part but it seems like bullshit (excuse my language) and the gravel bacteria helping the waste turn majically into harmless residue is tottaly false . while the nitrifying may help convert some of it, it will not get rid of all of it. The half gallon is not true either. Bettas need a fairly large area to swin and live in. i say its not true

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well some parts inst true. A betta fish's water needs to be warm or room temature. Betta fish cant live in water or water colder then 70-65 degrees or lower bc in they're origan -- which is South Asia or Thailand -- they're water is warm.

Also, i clean my betta fish bowls at least once a week or whenever the bowl is really dirty.