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Electric Yellow Lab

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The Yellow Lab is one of our personal favorites!  Yellow Labs are almost everything a hobbyist could ask for: a great yellow color, playful inquisitive personality, hardy and good eaters.  We keep them in our display aquarium and recommend them to our clients with African Cichlid Aquariums.  A very popular African Cichlid that can be found in most pet stores is the Electric Yellow Labidochromis (Labidochomis Caeruleus). Also called Electric Yellow Cichlid or Electric Yellow Lab, they are fairly hardy and easy to care for. They are not as aggressive as some of the other Lake Malawi rock Cichlids. Their bright yellow colored bodies with black stripes along the edges of the dorsal, anal and pelvis fins gives these Cichlids striking color pattern.

All Cichlids from Lake Malawi show aggression and are territorial. This is true with Electric Yellow Cichlids. However they are one of the milder mannered of the African Cichlids. They grow to be about 3 inches in length and can be kept in tanks that are as small as 25 gallons in size. They are best maintained in small groups of about 6 fish and the group should have more females than males.

A good tank setup for Electric Yellow Labs would include some type of rock formation with passageways and caves. The tank should also have a fine gravel or sandy bottom and be well-lit. Use a background to provide additional security to the fish as well as a natural underwater scene. Water should be medium-hard, alkaline, well filtered and have a temperature between 72 and 77 degrees.

Electric Yellow Cichlids are typical mouth brooding Cichlids. A pair will spawn anywhere in the aquarium. After spawning, the male and female can remain together while the female cares for the eggs and fry. Usually the female will choose to incubate the eggs in a cave. Feed baby brine shrimp to the fry for the first couple months after they hatch.

Electric Yellows will eat a wide range of commercial fish flakes and Cichlid pellets. Providing carotene rich foods will help maintain their bright yellow coloration. Because Electric Yellows are fairly mild-mannered and easy to keep they are a very popular African Cichlid.

 

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Whether your need is servicing an existing aquarium, or you are interested in a new aquarium setup, we will schedule a free consultation where an experienced professional will meet with you at your home or place of business. We will assess your current situation and divise a plan that will help you move closer to the aquarium you have always wanted.

 

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Tips for Giving Your Pet Goldfish a Long and Healthy Life

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Tips for Giving Your Pet Goldfish a Long and Healthy Life

 

Overview of Goldfish:

Common and fancy goldfish are Asian Carp, Carassius auratus. They have been bred in the Orient for over a thousand years, and in Europe for over a hundred years to provide all of the colors and shapes available to hobbyists today.

Goldfish are a temperate fish found in cool streams, lakes, and ponds throughout Asia and part of eastern Europe, though all the specimens found in the hobby today are captive bred. Goldfish can be easy to care for, however, they do require some care. Given proper care and a good, healthy environment, goldfish can sometimes live nearly 50 years!

Goldfish Equipment & Maintenance:

To keep a goldfish healthy, remember to provide them with plenty of clean, cool water.

Your goldfish’s temperature should never rise above 74° Fahrenheit (about 23.5° Celsius), and ideally should remain between 65° and 68° F (18° and 20° C) so you will need a thermometer. Keeping a goldfish above 72° F (about 22.5° C) for long periods of time will result in Oxygen deprivation, which can cause nerve damage, heart damage, and can seriously hamper the immune system, making them more susceptible to many diseases, from easily treatable Ick to nearly untreatable swim bladder infections.

Keep your goldfish in a fish tank no smaller than a 10 gallon (about 38 liter), and make sure that a minimum of 6 gallons (23 liters) of the space in that fish tank is dedicated to each goldfish (each goldfish should have 6-8 gallons or more (roughly 23-30 liters or more) space in the goldfish aquarium). A 10 gallon fish tank is really only suitable for one goldfish.

This will provide sufficient space for your goldfish, so he can remain healthy, and this will allow the aquarium to help you keep healthy goldfish.

Goldfish should never be kept in a fish bowl.

Perform your weekly 10-15% water changes, so that your goldfish always has clean water and so that any waste that is not processed by the aquarium filter is removed.

Your goldfish will need a filter to keep the water from becoming toxic, and you will need to keep the filter in good condition. When selecting a filter, if you have fancy goldfish, make sure that the filter will not produce excessive current in your fish tank, and this will make it difficult for the fancy goldfish to swim.

Goldfish Food & Care:

Remember that your goldfish is an omnivorous (eats anything) scavenger, so provide him with a varied and high carbohydrate diet. Many goldfish foods are available on the market today, and most frozen fish foods are also appropriate, provided you do not feed meaty foods too often.

Goldfish have large appetites, but they also graze for food constantly. Don’t let their ‘mock hunger’ and grousing around for food fool you into over feeding them. Your fish should be able to consume all the food you offer within two minutes of feeding. If there is food in the aquarium after this time has elapsed, this will contribute to poor water quality and make your goldfish more susceptible to disease.

You will only need to feed your goldfish once a day. If you feed more than once a day you will increase the waste your fish is producing and will also increase the risk of over feeding, so it becomes more important that you are performing your weekly 10-15% water changes and all necessary filter maintenance. Providing a proper diet will increase your goldfish’s life expectancy and bolster their immune system.

Goldfish, like almost any fish, are aware that they are prey animals. In order to feel comfortable, they need to have lots of hiding places. Goldfish do not seem to be too particular about their cover, however, you do want to make sure that you do not use any sharp or rough decorations that your goldfish may get hurt on, especially if you are keeping any fancy goldfish that have impaired vision.

Like most other fish, they are more comfortable and will come out more and be more active if you can provide them with 50-75% cover – this means you should make half to three fourths of your tank space hiding places. Providing sufficient cover will reduce stress and therefore improve your goldfish’s immune system, reducing chance of disease.

 

 

 

  

Goldfish Companionship:Goldfish can, like most fish, be kept with fish with similar care requirements and temperament. However, this very quickly limits you to other goldfish – fortunately, there are many different and interesting fancy goldfish to choose from.

When looking for a companion for your goldfish, remember to select goldfish with similar handicaps. If their disabilities are too different, it is very likely that some will out compete the others for food, and you can have a goldfish starve to death while another gets fat right before your eyes in your fish tank.

  

Finally:

Remember, goldfish are beautiful living creatures. It is the responsibility of the pet owner to care for their pet and provide a healthy environment. So give your goldfish space, clean, cool water, plenty of hiding places, and high-quality, high-carbohydrate foods and he should be a good companion for a long time.

This one is for you Gracie! I hope you enjoy your new aquarium.  Take good care of Catcher and Mary, I’m sure they will love their new home! 

Much Love,

Dallas Aquarium Experts

Maintenance Schedule for a Marine Aquarium

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Marine Aquarium Maintenance Schedule

 

To keep the fish and other marine life in your saltwater aquarium happy and healthy, you have to do some basic maintenance. Some tasks you need to do every day without fail; other jobs you do weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. You need to conduct a thorough examination of all aquarium systems, including lighting, heating, filtration, aeration pumps, and tubing monthly.  Replace or clean parts as needed.  No schedule should be “set in stone” every aquarium is different and will have different requirements.  The schedule below is simply meant to be a genral guideline.

   Marine Aquarium Maintenance Every Day

  • Turn the Aquarium lights on and off. Most aquarists prefer to use an automatic timer. If you choose not to,  turn the lights on and off in a consistent pattern.
  • Check for fish and invertebrates for signs of stress, diseased, or death. Be prepared to remove or treat fish that aren’t well.
  • Feed the fishes and invertebrates twice a day, removing any uneaten food promptly.
  • Check the water temperature and specific gravity or salinity. Adjust the heater as needed.
  • Empty the protein skimmer collection cup as needed.
  • Check the water level and top off as needed.
  • Check all aquarium systems: heater, filters, air pumps, protein skimmer. Make sure they’re running properly and smoothly and pay special attention to intakes and siphon tubes. Make sure nothing is leaking.

   Marine Aquarium Maintenance Once a Week

  • Remove excess algae
  • Clean the glass
  • Conduct water tests weekly after the water matures and the nitrogen cycle is established. Record all test results and add trace elements and buffers.
  • Remove excess algae.

   Marine Aquarium Maintenance Every Two Weeks

  • Clean filters as needed. Partially change or rinse the filter media on some filters, if the bioload is high, the media is dirty, or the flow is restricted.
  • Change twenty percent of the tank water while vacuuming the gravel.

   Marine Aquarium Maintenance Every Month

  • Conduct thorough filter checks. Replace the filter carbon and rinse the filter media and components, as needed and depending on bioload.
  • Clean the protein skimmer.
  • Replace air stones as needed.
  • Clean the outside of the aquarium, removing salt and calcium deposits, dust, and dirt.
  • Rinse any tape decorations that suffer from excess algae.

 

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Dallas Aquarium Experts offering Services in Frisco

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A DFW Aquarium Maintenance Service Company, Dallas Aquarium Experts offers the following specific Aquarium Services in this specific area of the DFW Metroplex: Frisco Aquarium Maintenance, Frisco Freshwater Aquarium Maintenance, Frisco Saltwater Aquarium Maintenance, Frisco Reef Aquarium Maintenance, Frisco Fish Tank Cleaning, Frisco Aquarium Cleaning, Frisco Freshwater Aquarium Cleaning, Frisco Saltwater Aquarium Cleaning, Frisco Reef Aquarium Cleaning, Frisco Aquarium Cleaning Service, Frisco Custom Aquarium Design, Frisco Custom Freshwater Aquarium Design, Frisco Custom Saltwater Aquarium Design, Frisco Custom Reef Aquarium Design, Frisco Custom Aquarium Installation, Frisco Aquarium Set Up, Frisco Freshwater Aquarium Set Up, Frisco Saltwater Aquarium Set Up, Frisco Reef Aquarium Set Up, Frisco Aquarium Leasing, Frisco Aquarium Sales, Frisco Aquarium Relocation, and Frisco Aquarium Movers.

Dallas Aquarium Experts offer a variety of Aquarium Maintenance Services to keep your fresh water aquarium, saltwater aquarium, or reef tank healthy, thriving, and looking its best. Our success with aquariums starts with decades of experience and knowledge in maintaining  freshwater aquariums, saltwater aquariums, and reef tanks.  One of the most important keys to our success is superior water quality.  The lifeblood of any aquarium. We always use only Reverse Osmosis De-Ionized water when servicing or installing Reef Tanks, Marine Aquariums, and Freshwater Aquariums. We offer only the best products to our clients and their Aquariums.  Whether your need is an Aquarium Cleaning, Freshwater Aquarium Maintenance, or Salt Water Maintenance, or you are interested in a new Freshwater Aquarium, Salt Water Aquarium, or Reef Tank in your office or home, Dallas Aquarium Experts is the best choice you can make.  We know what we are doing and will make sure you never need to find another aquarium maintenance company. We want every customer to feel like they are our only customer.

Contact us today to schedule your free consultation

 

Whether your need is servicing an existing aquarium, or you are interested in a new aquarium setup, we will schedule a free consultation where an experienced professional will meet with you at your home or place of business.  We will assess your current situation and divise a plan that will help you move closer to the aquarium you have always wanted.

  

Call us at (469) 450-3900

Email us at: sales@dallasaquariumexperts.com

Dallas Aquarium Experts offering Aquarium Services in Plano

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Dallas Aquarium Experts offer a variety of Aquarium Services to keep your fresh water aquarium, saltwater aquarium, or reef tank healthy, thriving, and looking its best. Our success with aquariums starts with decades of experience and knowledge in maintaining freshwater aquariums, saltwater aquariums, and reef tanks. One of the most important keys to our success is superior water quality. The lifeblood of any aquarium. We always use only Reverse Osmosis De-Ionized water when servicing or installing Reef Tanks, Marine Aquariums, and Freshwater Aquariums. We offer only the best products to our clients and their Aquariums. Whether your need is an Aquarium Cleaning, Freshwater Aquarium Maintenance, or Salt Water Maintenance, or you are interested in a new Freshwater Aquarium, Salt Water Aquarium, or Reef Tank in your office or home, Dallas Aquarium Experts is the best choice you can make. We know what we are doing and will make sure you never need to find another aquarium maintenance company. We want every customer to feel like they are our only customer.

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A DFW Aquarium Maintenance Service Company, Dallas Aquarium Experts offers the following specific Aquarium Services in this specific area of the DFW Metroplex: Plano Aquarium Maintenance, Plano Freshwater Aquarium Maintenance, Plano Saltwater Aquarium Maintenance, Plano Reef Aquarium Maintenance, Plano Fish Tank Cleaning, Plano Aquarium Cleaning, Plano Freshwater Aquarium Cleaning, Plano Saltwater Aquarium Cleaning, Plano Reef Aquarium Cleaning, Plano Aquarium Cleaning Service, Plano Custom Aquarium Design, Plano Custom Freshwater Aquarium Design, Plano Custom Saltwater Aquarium Design, Plano Custom Reef Aquarium Design, Plano Custom Aquarium Installation, Plano Aquarium Set Up, Plano Freshwater Aquarium Set Up, Plano Saltwater Aquarium set up, Plano Reef Aquarium Set Up, Plano Aquarium Leasing, Plano Aquarium Sales, Plano Aquarium relocation, and Plano Aquarium Movers.

 

Dallas Aquarium Experts offering Services in McKinney

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A DFW Aquarium Maintenance Service Company, Dallas Aquarium Experts offers the following specific Aquarium Services in this specific area of the DFW Metroplex: McKinney Aquarium Cleaning, McKinney Freshwater Aquarium Cleaning, McKinney Saltwater Aquarium Cleaning, McKinney Reef Aquarium Cleaning, McKinney Aquarium Cleaning Service, McKinney Custom Aquarium Design, McKinney Custom Freshwater Aquarium Design, McKinney Custom Saltwater Aquarium Design, McKinney Custom Reef Aquarium Design, McKinney Custom Aquarium Installation, McKinney Aquarium Set Up, McKinney Freshwater Aquarium Set Up, McKinney Saltwater Aquarium Set Up, McKinney Reef Aquarium Set Up, McKinney Aquarium Leasing, McKinney Aquarium Sales, McKinney Aquarium relocation, McKinney Aquarium Movers.

Dallas Aquarium Experts offer a variety of Aquarium Maintenance Services to keep your fresh water aquarium, saltwater aquarium, or reef tank healthy, thriving, and looking its best. Our success with aquariums starts with decades of experience and knowledge in maintaining  freshwater aquariums, saltwater aquariums, and reef tanks.  One of the most important keys to our success is superior water quality.  The lifeblood of any aquarium. We always use only Reverse Osmosis De-Ionized water when servicing or installing Reef Tanks, Marine Aquariums, and Freshwater Aquariums. We offer only the best products to our clients and their Aquariums.  Whether your need is an Aquarium Cleaning, Freshwater Aquarium Maintenance, or Salt Water Maintenance, or you are interested in a new Freshwater Aquarium, Salt Water Aquarium, or Reef Tank in your office or home, Dallas Aquarium Experts is the best choice you can make.  We know what we are doing and will make sure you never need to find another aquarium maintenance company. We want every customer to feel like they are our only customer.

Contact us today to schedule your free consultation

 

Whether your need is servicing an existing aquarium, or you are interested in a new aquarium setup, we will schedule a free consultation where an experienced professional will meet with you at your home or place of business.  We will assess your current situation and divise a plan that will help you move closer to the aquarium you have always wanted.

  

Call us at (469) 450-3900

Email us at: sales@dallasaquariumexperts.com

Dallas Aquarium Experts offering Services in Richardson

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A DFW Aquarium Maintenance Service Company, Dallas Aquarium Experts offers the following specific Aquarium Services in this specific area of the DFW Metroplex: Richardson Aquarium Maintenance, Richardson Freshwater Aquarium Maintenance, Richardson Saltwater Aquarium Maintenance, Richardson Reef Aquarium Maintenance, Richardson Fish Tank Cleaning, Richardson Aquarium Cleaning, Richardson Freshwater Aquarium Cleaning, Richardson Saltwater Aquarium Cleaning, Richardson Reef Aquarium Cleaning, Richardson Aquarium Cleaning Service, Richardson Custom Aquarium Design, Richardson Custom Freshwater Aquarium Design, Richardson Custom Saltwater Aquarium Design, Richardson Custom Reef Aquarium Design, Richardson Custom Aquarium Installation, Richardson Aquarium Set-up, Richardson Freshwater aquarium set up, Richardson Saltwater Aquarium set-up, Richardson Reef Aquarium set-up, Richardson Aquarium Leasing, Richardson Aquarium Sales, Richardson Aquarium relocation, Richardson Aquarium Movers.

Dallas Aquarium Experts offer a variety of Aquarium Maintenance Services to keep your fresh water aquarium, saltwater aquarium, or reef tank healthy, thriving, and looking its best. Our success with aquariums starts with decades of experience and knowledge in maintaining  freshwater aquariums, saltwater aquariums, and reef tanks.  One of the most important keys to our success is superior water quality.  The lifeblood of any aquarium. We always use only Reverse Osmosis De-Ionized water when servicing or installing Reef Tanks, Marine Aquariums, and Freshwater Aquariums. We offer only the best products to our clients and their Aquariums.  Whether your need is an Aquarium Cleaning, Freshwater Aquarium Maintenance, or Salt Water Maintenance, or you are interested in a new Freshwater Aquarium, Salt Water Aquarium, or Reef Tank in your office or home, Dallas Aquarium Experts is the best choice you can make.  We know what we are doing and will make sure you never need to find another aquarium maintenance company. We want every customer to feel like they are our only customer.

Contact us today to schedule your free consultation

 

Whether your need is servicing an existing aquarium, or you are interested in a new aquarium setup, we will schedule a free consultation where an experienced professional will meet with you at your home or place of business.  We will assess your current situation and divise a plan that will help you move closer to the aquarium you have always wanted.

  

Call us at (469) 450-3900

Email us at: sales@dallasaquariumexperts.com

Dallas Aquarium Experts offering Services in DFW

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A DFW Aquarium Maintenance Service Company, Dallas Aquarium Experts offers the following Aquarium Services in the DFW Metroplex: DFW Aquarium Maintenance, DFW Freshwater Aquarium Maintenance, DFW Saltwater Aquarium Maintenance, DFW Reef Aquarium Maintenance, DFW Fish Tank Cleaning, DFW Aquarium Cleaning, DFW Freshwater Aquarium Cleaning, DFW Saltwater Aquarium Cleaning, DFW Reef Aquarium Cleaning, DFW Aquarium Cleaning Service, DFW Custom Aquarium Design, DFW Custom Freshwater Aquarium Design, DFW Custom Saltwater Aquarium Design, DFW Custom Reef Aquarium Design, DFW Custom Aquarium Installation, DFW Aquarium set up, DFW Freshwater aquarium set up, DFW Saltwater Aquarium set up, DFW Reef Aquarium set up, DFW Aquarium Leasing, DFW Aquarium Sales, DFW Aquarium relocation, and DFW Aquarium Movers.

Dallas Aquarium Experts offer a variety of Aquarium Maintenance Services to keep your fresh water aquarium, saltwater aquarium, or reef tank healthy, thriving, and looking its best. Our success with aquariums starts with decades of experience and knowledge in maintaining  freshwater aquariums, saltwater aquariums, and reef tanks.  One of the most important keys to our success is superior water quality.  The lifeblood of any aquarium. We always use only Reverse Osmosis De-Ionized water when servicing or installing Reef Tanks, Marine Aquariums, and Freshwater Aquariums. We offer only the best products to our clients and their Aquariums.  Whether your need is an Aquarium Cleaning, Freshwater Aquarium Maintenance, or Salt Water Maintenance, or you are interested in a new Freshwater Aquarium, Salt Water Aquarium, or Reef Tank in your office or home, Dallas Aquarium Experts is the best choice you can make.  We know what we are doing and will make sure you never need to find another aquarium maintenance company. We want every customer to feel like they are our only customer.

Contact us today to schedule your free consultation

 

Whether your need is servicing an existing aquarium, or you are interested in a new aquarium setup, we will schedule a free consultation where an experienced professional will meet with you at your home or place of business.  We will assess your current situation and divise a plan that will help you move closer to the aquarium you have always wanted.

  

Call us at (469) 450-3900

Email us at: sales@dallasaquariumexperts.com

Dallas Aquarium Experts offering Services in Dallas

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 A DFW Aquarium Maintenance Service Company, Dallas Aquarium Experts offers the following specificAquarium Services in this specific area of the DFW Metroplex: Dallas Aquarium Maintenance, Dallas Freshwater Aquarium Maintenance, Dallas Saltwater Aquarium Maintenance, Dallas Reef Aquarium Maintenance, Dallas Fish Tank Cleaning, Dallas Aquarium Cleaning, Dallas Freshwater Aquarium Cleaning, Dallas Saltwater Aquarium Cleaning, Dallas Reef Aquarium Cleaning, Dallas Aquarium Cleaning Service, Dallas Custom Aquarium Design, Dallas Custom Freshwater Aquarium Design, Dallas Custom Saltwater Aquarium Design, Dallas Custom Reef Aquarium Design, Dallas Custom Aquarium Installation, Dallas Aquarium Set Up, Dallas Freshwater Aquarium Set Up, Dallas Saltwater Aquarium Set Up, Dallas Reef Aquarium Set Up, Dallas Aquarium Leasing, Dallas Aquarium Sales, Dallas Aquarium Relocation, and Dallas Aquarium Movers

Dallas Aquarium Experts offer a variety of Aquarium Maintenance Services to keep your fresh water aquarium, saltwater aquarium, or reef tank healthy, thriving, and looking its best. Our success with aquariums starts with decades of experience and knowledge in maintaining  freshwater aquariums, saltwater aquariums, and reef tanks.  One of the most important keys to our success is superior water quality.  The lifeblood of any aquarium. We always use only Reverse Osmosis De-Ionized water when servicing or installing Reef Tanks, Marine Aquariums, and Freshwater Aquariums. We offer only the best products to our clients and their Aquariums.  Whether your need is an Aquarium Cleaning, Freshwater Aquarium Maintenance, or Salt Water Maintenance, or you are interested in a new Freshwater Aquarium, Salt Water Aquarium, or Reef Tank in your office or home, Dallas Aquarium Experts is the best choice you can make.  We know what we are doing and will make sure you never need to find another aquarium maintenance company. We want every customer to feel like they are our only customer.

Contact us today to schedule your free consultation

 

Whether your need is servicing an existing aquarium, or you are interested in a new aquarium setup, we will schedule a free consultation where an experienced professional will meet with you at your home or place of business.  We will assess your current situation and divise a plan that will help you move closer to the aquarium you have always wanted.

  

Call us at (469) 450-3900

Email us at: sales@dallasaquariumexperts.com

Betta Fish-what you should know…

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  1. Your Betta will thrive in the cleanest water that you can provide for him. He does not require a filtration system, but you should change out a third of his water every three days so it stays fresh and clean and keeps your finned friend from getting bacterial or fungal infections. Aged water (water that has set out for twenty-four hours) is what should be used to replace the old water. Using Betta conditioners is still a good idea. Distilled water should be avoided.
  2. Do not put your Betta fish with other Betta’s. They are called Siamese fighting fish because they are, in fact, fighting fish. They will tear at one another, often causing the death of at least one fish before they stop.
  3. When you clean the plants, rocks, or decorations in the bowl you should never use soap on them. It’s very hard to completely rinse all soap from these items and the soap residue can harm or even kill your Betta. Instead, use warm water and an abrasive brush to clean his things.
  4. Do not over feed your Betta fish.  Adult betta fish should be fed once a day and babies should be fed twice a day. It is extremely important not to overfeed the fish. Keep an eye on them as they eat and remove any food that is uneaten when they are done.
    Generally, a Betta fish should take about two to five minutes to fill up, so avoid feeding them more than they can eat in that time.
    Use a turkey baster to clean small particles of uneaten food or debris from the bottom of the bowl or jar. Allowing this debris to sit at the bottom of the jar will cause the water to become cloudy, unsanitary, and to smell awful.
  5. Keep your Betta tank, jar, or bowl covered,your Beta will jump!  Keeping the water level at least two – three inches from the top of the tank should also cut down on this problem.
  6. The PH level of your water source is important to measure and adjust as needed (betta buffers do this for you). The betta fish prefers as close to neutral water as possible, 7.0, but can manage in water that is between 6.5 and 7.5
  7. The temperature of the water is also important, as the Betta fish is considered a tropical fish. Water between 72 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal but the betta can adapt to lower or higher temperatures as long as the change is gradual.
  8. Occasionally place a mirror in front of a male Betta fish for some entertaining exercise. However, do not leave the mirror in place for long, as it will exhaust him!
  9. If introducing a Betta fish to a community of fish, avoid inhabiting them with fin nippers or other fish that might irritate or feed on the slow-moving betta fish
  10. Betta fish are relatively hardy, but like any aquarium fish, they need to be taken care of.

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