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Just cant keep bettas2007-11-24 23:37:57

Get a small beta container. One with a slotted lid. Betas need small containers and lots of air.

They should not be in larger containers, nor heated or filtered containers.

Change their water once a week.

They are not long living fish but we have found that this is the best way. We have had one now for over a year and no problems.

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A small tank is harder to keep in balance with fish. It sounds crazy, but the larger the tank the easier it is to keep fish alive.

Find the right kind of fish for that size tank. Bettas aren't a good fit for your setup.

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You tank setup seems ok but what water parameters are you keeping it in? Sometimes the fish that end up in US stores are so badly weakened by transit and diseased, they have no chance of surviving long term.

Have you tried buying from a breeder?

It sounds like your fish have been dying from disease to me. The fact that you have lost several in the same water is a good indication something is very wrong there.

Betta_Flare on Livejournal or UK Betta Forum are the best for info and help. Take some water tests of you tank and post them for analysis. Top tips for buying a betta include only selecting fish with full, long finnage (no black edges). Fat bodies and evidence of bubble nests. These will be the healthiest fish.

Keep the filter current low and heat at around 23-26degrees celsius. Treat the fish with Melafix and a little aquarium salt when you first get him to boost electrolytes and cure any store contaminations. Check water daily for ammonia build up for the first week or so if the filter is new.