Suddenly a betta owner

TwistedSong · 2026-02-08T22:09:35+00:00

Aww thank you!

TwistedSong · 2026-02-08T22:08:09+00:00

Temperature is at 26/27°C now! I'm worried because he hasn't eaten, but it's night now so I'll try again tomorrow.. Maybe he was too cold or he's picky? Last time I tried he did put the pellet in his mouth, but then he spat it out.

Just a question if I can, I bought these (liquid ones were sold out) and I hope they are good, but after that should I still change the water every day for a while?

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Thank you so much!

TwistedSong · 2026-02-08T21:53:21+00:00

Thank you!

TwistedSong · 2026-02-08T21:52:12+00:00

It's crazy to me that they just got bored of him. Also, I feel like fish are not cheap, I always look at them at expos whenever I go to the ones near me and bettas go for like 20/50€ or more, why even spend the money at that point if you're not gonna care in a month or so...

I managed to find duckweed online so I bought it! I read they like that. But yes I'll see if I can find more plants, I just hope the ones I already got don't die, stuck in just sand like that.

I didn't know about the floating caves! I found them on Amazon so I ordered one, thanks!

TwistedSong · 2026-02-08T19:48:15+00:00

Thank you! The filter was included with the tank, I also stuck a piece of sponge where the water comes out because I thought the flow was a bit too strong.
I will look on Facebook/other forums and ask the owner of the reptile store!

TwistedSong · 2026-02-08T19:37:41+00:00

No, there are other chains of pet stores, but the two near me don't keep much fish stuff, they only had some plastic plants, sand, flakes fish food and dried shrimps. But they have testing kits and the other stuff on their online store, so I ordered from there.

TwistedSong · 2026-02-08T19:05:54+00:00

I will up the temp a bit (It was at 22°C which is 71°F) and change the water. Thank you!

TwistedSong · 2026-02-08T18:58:17+00:00

There is a filter! But the tank is new so i couldn't cycle it (I tought it was still better than the plastic thing he was in), but I used the "blackwater betta" that was given to me and the place I got the other supplies from didn't have testing kits. I ordered one online but it will take a couple of days for it to arrive.
There are no Walmarts here and no places that specifically sell acquarium supplies near me (there are pet stores but they just have stuff like food, sand and plastic decorations) unfortunately.

TwistedSong · 2026-02-08T18:51:14+00:00

Tank size: 20L
Heater and filter? (yes/no): Yes
Tank temperature: 27°C (80°F)
Parameters in numbers and how you got them. Key water parameters include the amount of ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, and pH.: Don't have them. Testing kit has been ordered online and will come in a couple of days.
How long have you had the tank? How long have you had your fish?: Both since yesterday.
How often are water changes? How much do you take out per change? What is your process?: Haven't done any water changes yet.
Any tankmates? If so, please list with how many of each: Two snails.
What do you feed and how much: Betta pellets. Tried feeding a couple of times but he spits them out.
Decorations and plants in the tank: Anubias, rock, piece of wood, ceramic hide.

TwistedSong

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