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Why does my Betta fishs bowl get cloudy so soon2007-11-24 23:43:56

do not use soap, just water and a sponge.

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Did you wash the stones before you added the water ? Sometimes that will cloud the water. Another thing might be. 'tap water'. If you're using tap water, each time you change the water, try adding "Start Right".. ( 1teaspoon to every 10 gallons ) Tap water is FULL of things that could cloud the water. mine is 'tap'.. and i DO add the start right.. works like a charm !

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Description: The brilliant coloration, and long flowing fins of the Betta make it one of the most well known of aquarium fish. Colors range from red to blue to white. Females are not as highly colored, and have much shorter fins. A well conditioned breeding female will often display horizontal stripes.

Habitat/Care: Bettas are one of the most recognized, most colorful, and often most controversial fish in the freshwater hobby. Debates range on about the appropriateness of keeping them in small bowls. To fully understand their needs it is important to become familiar with their native habitat. Bettas originate in the shallow waters in Thailand (formerly called Siam, hence their name), Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and parts of China. They proliferate rice paddies, shallow ponds, and even slow moving streams.

Although many fish keepers are aware that Bettas come from shallow waters, a key factor that is often overlooked is the water temperature. These countries are tropical, which means the water temperature is quite warm - often reaching into the 80's. Bettas thrive on heat, and will become increasingly listless when the water temperature falls below 75 degrees F. Water temperature is perhaps the biggest argument against keeping a betta in a tiny bowl (which cannot readily be heat controlled).