One of the most important things to learn when caring for a betta fish is how to change the water in its tank or bowl.The betta can be sick from dirty containers and changing its water can cause the fish harm.There are two ways to change a betta's water.New water can shock the fish, so the partial water change is usually better.
Step 1: The new water must be prepared.
Fresh water is needed to fill a large container.For now, leave your betta's container alone.Chlorine and other harmful substances can be removed from the fresh water by using a water conditioner.The exact amount required for your tank or bowl size is provided by the water conditioner.
Step 2: The water needs to warm up.
If you put your betta into the water at a different temperature, it can harm it.Let the container of fresh, treated water sit at room temperature for an hour so that it will be safe and comfortable for your fish.If you mix hot and cold water from your tap, it will be the same temperature as the water in your betta's container.If you follow this method, make sure that the water in both tanks is the same temperature, and add water conditioner to the new water as instructed.
Step 3: There is some water in your betta's container.
To do a partial water change, you will take some of the water from your betta's container and replace it with some fresh, treated water.Remove 25 percent of the water from your betta's container with a clean scoop.As you remove the water, put your betta in the container.You can measure the water as you take it out.If you have a twenty-gallon tank, you should remove up to ten gallons measured using jugs or other measuring containers.If you want to transfer water from your betta's container to a bucket or sink, you can use a siphon hose.The gravel at the bottom of the tank should be vacuumed by moving the hose once the water starts flowing.
Step 4: Betta's container should be filled.
Slowly pour fresh, treated water from the container you prepared into your betta's current container until it reaches the previous water level.If you want to not disturb the fish, add the water slowly and leave the betta in its container.
Step 5: The water should change frequently.
It is recommended that you change your betta's water at least once a week.If your betta's container becomes especially dirty, you may need to change it more frequently.
Step 6: The new water has to be prepared.
Fresh water is needed to fill a large container.For now, leave your betta's container alone.Chlorine and other harmful substances can be removed from the fresh water by using a water conditioner.The exact amount required for your tank or bowl size is provided by the water conditioner.
Step 7: The water should warm up.
If you put your betta into the water at a different temperature, it can harm it.Let the container of fresh, treated water sit at room temperature for an hour so that it will be safe and comfortable for your fish.If you mix hot and cold water from your tap, it will be the same temperature as the water in your betta's container.If you follow this method, make sure that the water in both tanks is the same temperature, and add water conditioner to the new water as instructed.
Step 8: Take the betta from its container.
Remove your betta from its container and put it in a container filled with fresh water.The fins of your fish are very vulnerable to injury, so be very gentle when moving it.
Step 9: Betta has a container.
Put the old water in your container.Use only water and a soft cloth or sponge to clean the container, soaps and other products can harm your fish.It is important to sift the tank's gravel to remove waste.
Step 10: Betta has a container.
Put some of the fresh water from the container into the betta's container.If you pour enough, your betta will be able to fit in its container.
Step 11: Take your betta back to the container.
Use a fish net to move your betta from the holding tank to its container, which is partially filled with fresh water.When moving your fish, be very gentle.
Step 12: Take the rest of the water and put it in the betta.
Slowly pour the rest of the fresh water from the holding tank into your betta's container.If the container is too heavy to pour, use a clean scoop to add the water.It's important to pour slowly so that you don't disturb your fish.
Step 13: You should repeat full water changes as needed.
Most of the time, partial water changes are all that is needed for a betta's container.If the container becomes dirty, complete a full water change.