How to Raise a Small Betta Fish? Master the Correct Feeding Methods

Betta fish is a very ornamental pet fish, named for its aggressive nature. Many people want to keep this fish at home, so how do you raise a small betta fish?

1. Introduction to Betta Fish

Betta fish is a small ornamental fish with very strong vitality and a very strong ability to adapt to new environments. It is abundantly found in freshwater waters of Asia and Africa, with about 70 varieties. When at rest, the betta fish has rather dark colors, but it releases a dazzling metallic luster based on intense emotions, making it very beautiful. Therefore, it is deeply loved by tropical fish enthusiasts.

However, just as its name suggests, the betta fish is astonishingly fierce by nature. Once two betta fish meet, they will bite and attack each other until one of them dies. This fish not only fights with its own kind, but also often fights with other fish, so betta fish are generally not kept together with other fish.

2. How to Raise a Small Betta Fish

1. Container Preparation

Betta fish has no special requirements for the size of its living environment, but because it is aggressive by nature, it is best to raise it separately. Betta fish likes light, so a glass tank is preferable. A thin layer of fine sand needs to be spread in the fish tank, and some aquatic plants should be planted at the same time to provide shade and carry out photosynthesis.

2. Temperature

The most suitable temperature for betta fish growth is 24~27°C, and it can grow between 20~30°C. Before the betta fish is one month old, the water in the fish tank does not need to be changed, so as to avoid too great a difference in water temperature that could affect the growth of the small betta fish.

3. Lighting

Betta fish needs to grow in a place with sufficient sunlight, but direct sunlight should be avoided. A small lamp with soft light can also be placed in the fish tank to provide a light source. At the same time, some sheltering objects should be designed in the fish tank to make it easy for the betta fish to avoid the shade. There should not be too many duckweed plants on the water surface, so that the betta fish has space to poke out of the water to breathe.

4. Food

Newly hatched small betta fish do not need to be fed for the first three days. After that, egg liquid can be poured into the fish tank once a day. After one month, they can be fed ordinary fish feed, or small insects and small shrimp. Usually, fresh live bait such as tubifex worms, brine shrimp, and water fleas can be added at intervals. Eating these will make the betta fish look more brightly colored.

That is all for how to raise a small betta fish. When raising this fierce fish, you must pay attention to safety. Do not deliberately make betta fish fight for entertainment. The lives of fish are also very precious.