How to care betta fish bowl?
Keep this bowl away from sources of hot and cold air such as heaters, heater vents, cold or sunny windows, drafts air conditioner vents. It's is important that this bowl be kept cool at about 65 to 75 degrees F. Put it in a place away from extremes of hot and cold.
When you go to a pet store, you'll find rows of small bowls, each containing one colourful fish. These are male Siamese fighting fish (more properly known as a betta fish) and the way you find them in the pet store is essentially how they should be kept.
Bettas can be kept in small containers because they are able to breathe air, like humans, as well as water. Keep the water between 70 and 80 degrees, and don't let the temperature change too quickly. Keep the bowl away from appliances that produce a lot of heat.
But one more important thing,only ONE betta fish per bowl! That the reason why they're called "fighting fish". They are highly defensive and protective animals and will react violently if two are placed in the same container. You can see the introductory phase of their fighting, the threat display, if you put a mirror up against the bowl. Notice the raised gill covers, which make the betta fish look bigger.
Change the water in the bowl when it starts to look cloudy, about once a week. Let the water age at least 24 hours, to release some of the chemicals. After transfer the betta fish to a container, please do not forget to clean the bowl with mild soap, and rinse thoroughly. Also rinse any decorations (rocks, shells, plastic plants, etc.) before filling the bowl with aged water, and releasing your Siamese fighting fish.
The pet store where you bought your betta fish will have food as well, probably freeze-dried blood worms. Feed your Siamese fighting fish two or three times a day, only what he will eat in a few minutes. Overfeeding will make the water cloud faster, and your betta fish will be more likely to get ill.
Caring For Betta Fish Bowl(Betta Fish Care Resource)
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