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

Don't give up - just get help!

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teh natural betta habitat is rice patties, meaning very little space. they tend to do really well in smaller environments. as a fish hobbyist, i keep bettas as strictly decorative. like in a glass hanging on the wall or on a desk to add some colour and movement to an otherwise drab space. just change out half the water every week or so and they should do fine.

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I agree with Harley. Small bowl, one fish, no heater. I use a turkey baster and gently suck about 2/3rds of the water out without removing the fish. I do that weekly. Then I put room temperature treated water (anti-chlorine drops) gently back in the bowl. Some food is too hard for them. Look for the Betta Bits that are soft. Do not over feed. Put a very very tiny amount in every day but super tiny. If you can find the soft Betta Bits it will be hard to see but try 3 or 4 little tiny bits. A teeny tiny bit of crushed flake OCCASIONALLY too. Do NOT overfeed. Do not remove them when cleaning. You will find the turkey baster will suck up the debris that is on the gravel. Only put authorized fish decorations, not something you think is pretty. If it isn't made for a fish tank it can posion the fish. The least you fool around with Bettas, the better they are. Good luck. Don't give up. I have had great success and we had one at the office for years. I think he just got old and died.

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All my bettas have lived healthy long life's.