does anybody know?

[ilovetangs]

I'm going to buy a betta for a freshwater hex tank and i'm wandering if i can just put the fish in bottled water and care for the fish like i should if anbody can help please do i need it

 

[wamp]

Bettas will live in your water just fine. They don't require much at all.

 

[ilovetangs]

am i going to have to buy any test kits because i've heard that i don't but i'm not so sure

 

[jedininja]

No, you don't really need any test kits for FW bettas. How large of a tank are you gonna put it in? They can live in those little cups and bowls, but aren't really happy unless they are in a tank at least 2 gallons big. With anything smaller, you will need to do water changes every few years.
If you have anymore questions, shoot me an email. dymatech@yahoo.com
I've used to breed FW bettas and have much experience with them.

 

[jackdp]

As already stated, bettas will live just about anywhere, but are most content when they can at least turn around. I rescued one from one of those little cups and put him in my 15gal FW tank. The only water requirements really:
dechlor tap water
ph@7.0
temp@73-80F
I think seachem sells a water conditioner just for bettas..maybe worth a look
good luck!

 

[krishj39]

let me add that they do need to eat. bettas are such a beginner fish, they too often people seem to get the idea they don't need to eat. however, they only need a VERY small amount of food. buy a thing of betta food and follow the directions on the can. it's only a few little sand grain sized pieces a day. also, you can keep other fish with him (assuming the tank is big enough for other fish, which a 15g certainly is). again, this is another thing most people who have a betta don't seem to know. you just can't put him in with another male betta, he'll get along with all other types, assuming the other types don't start the fight.