| Fish care couldn't be simpler really; they are quite | | | | owners and you can even teach them games |
| a small fish only growing between 2 to 5 inches in | | | | that they will remember. Make sure that you |
| length in their entire lives, and they are quite easy | | | | keep your fish company and say hello to him |
| to maintain and keep healthy as long as you | | | | every once in a while so that he is able to learn |
| follow the tips and advice available to you. It is | | | | who you are. Bettas will recognize people but |
| important to start off with a good environment | | | | mainly because they will associate you with |
| for them including silk or real plants (plastic plants | | | | feeding time! |
| can damage and rip the Betta's fins) and have | | | | 3- When maintaining fish care, you should always |
| ornaments for the fish to rest upon. You should | | | | treat your Betta with a proper medication if it |
| also feed your Betta fish once a day, or once | | | | gets sick. This might be an antibiotic or an |
| every other day and make sure that they have a | | | | antifungal treatment and you can get these easily |
| varied and healthy diet which can include; flakes, | | | | at your local fish store, but most will be ordered |
| pellets, fresh and freeze dried food. You should | | | | so you should always be prepared in advance. |
| try your Betta on a little bit of everything to see | | | | Betta fish need lots of care and attention so it is |
| which type of food suits him best. | | | | important that you do not neglect them, just |
| Here are some tips to help with your Betta fish | | | | because they are fish does not mean that they |
| care. | | | | need less attention that, say a dog. True, you |
| 1- Remember that Bettas have a back up | | | | cannot walk a fish, but they do make great |
| breathing system which means that they can | | | | company and pets as long as you maintain your |
| breathe surface air although they still need a | | | | Betta fish care and make sure that you are well |
| filtration system for their tanks and it is important | | | | prepared for anything. For more information on |
| to bear in mind that the long finned Betta's do the | | | | the care of Betta fish, visit your local fish store or |
| best with as little current as is possible. | | | | log onto the internet. |
| 2- Betta's can actually learn to recognize their | | | | |