help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hello, is it okay to put ramshorn snails in with a betta fish? You’ll hear/read ditterent things on the size tank required for bettas. I have been looking but i cant find them! By recycling it I mean, I have Basil plants and I use 2 ltr bottles that I fill with the old fish water and I shove the neck of it in the dirt (kinda like those glass watering bulbs). Most terrestrial plants like herbs wouldn’t survive fully submerged in water and would begin to decompose, possibly releasing toxic chemicals into the water. Any plant that needs dry soil – cactus, succulents, Aloe, etc. That's Hedera helix and it has some toxins in it. During the spring and summer, you can look for plants sold for outdoor ponds as “bog plants” or “marginal plants”. When people ask you how big a tank should be answer in a proper way that does not give out misinformation. I am not understanding what happened I made this arrangement for my BF as a healing measure since fish and planting are therapeutic and I was very disappointed with the fish dying before 24 hours I want this beautiful arrangement with the betta fish, and I would love to have a happy healthy fish that will swim around and bring joy to my BF, PLEASE HELP ME what did I do wrong? It is *possible* that you could keep another single fish in the tank with the betta. I’m also planning to put a moss ball in there. How often do you clean and change the water? These are pond and marginal plants that can grow very large. The best Betta fish tank that we’ve found that we believe offers enough for everybody is the MarineLand Portrait Aquarium Kit.For those of you just getting started, it’s the ideal place to start and provides a perfect 5 gallon Betta tank to ensure they’re nice and comfortable in their new home with plenty of room to explore. Hello Adrienne, In trying to figure out what kind of plant you are referring to as “Exotic Angel Plant”, it looks like that is a brand name of plants rather than one particular species so I wouldn’t be able to tell you if the one you have is safe or not. Hello, I wanted to comment about Dawn`s August 25, 2015 post. Shouldn’t be toxic to the fish, but it will need high light and indoors they are prone to spider mites. My betta’s name is Fushimi (Fu for short) I noticed that his fins are getting a little torn on the ends. If so, how do I introduce the plant to the tank if it comes from a pond? Hello Dawn, Do you know the scientific name of the plant you are referring to as an “Arrowhead Plant”? Thank you so much for your quick response! Like letters or cat grass? The plant by its self is absolutely stunning but the only thing that would make it better could be to have a fish ,Betta, swimming amongst the beautiful submerged leafs is this plant toxic to the fish? I will be reading the articles and determining which of the plants I have with more research. It is impossible to tell what anything that has been outside has been exposed to (pesticides, chemicals, etc.). i was wondering about the plants. so, my concern is…..trying to keep my apartment healthy without killing the fish/plants. Hi Pam, the lighting isn’t too big a factor with bettas but I would definitely recommend making sure it has some cover in the tank and makes sure that the light isn’t making the water too warm. Some modern, high-end tanks even have a built-in section just for a live plant above the water but even if yours doesn’t you can create your own. Thirdly, my Betta hasn’t eaten for about 3 weeks and it refuses to do so. Honda ZR-V Forum NEW! The most common of these is the hourglass-shaped betta vase with a “Peace Lily” (the Brazilian Sword from earlier) suspended at the neck of the vase but any plants that need their leafy bits above the water level can be kept this way. I don't want to rearange them, I like their placement in their respective rooms. Can I put one of those sucker fish you see on aquariums that clean the tank in with the Betta? A snail can be housed with a betta, but there has to be enough algae to sustain him. Only the root tips should be in the water or the base of the leaves will eventually rot and rotting plants could cause poor water quality that would be harmful to the better. I just recently got a free betta from a quince… He was in a vase on the table and I snagged him lol. i have a used 10 gal. Then slowly added the animals. When the trend of keep a plant on top of a betta bowl first became popular, it was a common misconception that the betta would feed on the roots of the betta and wouldn’t need to be fed…that could hardly be farther from the truth. I just need to know if it's poisonous towards fish. it, you are a great author.I will remember to bookmark your blog and will often come back sometime soon. I hope everyone’s Bettas live long and healthy lives. At best, the plant wouldn’t survive. Thanks for taking the time to put up this faq, my girlfriend just started raring bettas and was looking on what type of plans are acceptable. Can an arrowhead plant be used for a betta tank? Devil's Ivy is an invasive plant and grows really fast on its own. Cold water can definitely affect their health, and any tap water should be dechlorinated for both Chlorine and Chloramines before adding fish to the tank. Bettas will survive in temps from the mid 60’s to the upper 80’s, but the ideal temps are mid to upper 70’s (74-79). high sunlight. Hello Lacey, I wouldn’t recommend using any plants from a garden or the wild in an aquarium since that could introduce pesticides or other chemicals into the tank. Do I find a “collar” for my plant that will cover the opening of my fish bowl? Any plants suitable to the water parameters (pH and hardness) and lighting on the tank would be fine with a betta. Some may live even longer, but after hitting the 5-year mark they will become lethargic and more susceptible to disease. They max out at about 3 inches but the fins can add about 2 more inches to the length. Hello Elley, That isn’t an aquarium plant but from the basic care instructions I found on a Google search, it appears that it does not do well when overwatered or if the soil stays wet for long. Thanks! Hello Karen, That isn’t a plant that is found within the aquarium trade so we don’t have experience with it here but from a Google search, the plant referred to as a “Prayer Plant” isn’t an aquatic plant so I wouldn’t recommend using it with a betta. The plants recommended here or on the Live Aquarium Plants section of our website would be more suitable choices. If you are looking to incorporate your favorite herbs with your betta, you can look for hydroponic aquarium kits that allow you to grow plants above the water. The plant is safe for the fish, but lucky bamboo cannot be completely submerged so you’ll need a piece tall enough that the leaves will be above the water line. Hi Anonymous, Unfortunately we wouldn’t be able to say what the markets in your country may have available. stumbleupon everyday. Any way. Or something similar, like what is grown in an Aquaponics. We try to provide as much unbiased information as possible but as with any hobby, personal experiences and opinions may vary. Hi Hello Sebastian, I wouldn’t recommend adding any other fish in with a betta. ummm hi i have a large tank roughly 10 gallons with gravel and a betta fish with abotu 2 tetras. Make sure that your water is Ammonia and Nitrite free, your Nitrates are low, and your pH is in an acceptable range (6.8-7.5 in this case) My idea for a fix is to grow clones of my Devil's Ivy plant suspending it over the tank with it's roots submerged. I live in india so suggets me plant that i can buy from indian markets. Many tissue-culture plants are also good for bettas since they are offered at a smaller size and are snail-free. There are many ways to accomplish this and depend on the size, shape and setup of your tank. I just recently bought a betta,i boiled the decorations before i put them in the bowl, the bowl may be a bit big for the betta but i need a plant that will work for him. Chlorine actually evaporates out of the water over the course of a few hours and has little or nothing to do with the plant. Do Betta’s thrive better in a heated home versus a cold water system? The first thing that I would look at is your water quality, recuring bacterial infections are often a symptom of poor water quality, caused by lack of filtration, overcrowding or some other stressful factor. You may need a heater in the tank for both the fish and plants if your tank is in a cooler location or somewhere drafty that may cause the water temperature to be inconsistent. You can also use a small piece of Styrofoam, or other floating material that you poke a hole in for the roots to pass through. When adding some stones to keep the plant upright, it is best to use larger pebbles or gravel so it doesn’t fall through the hole into the tank below. Posted by: Eileen Daub And if it is how do I treat it , or will it clear up on its own? Thank you! can you give me a some ideas of low maintenance plant in vase/bowl with fish for purifying the air around me? Money talks. So far I’ve only fed it Betta pellets and it was eating fine until 3 weeks ago. As a precaution, I would not allow any of the plant to be ingested by your betta. Ivy plant. I also feel sorry for the Walmart betas. Is the 1.2 gallon tank too small? The betta would need to be fed regularly as well so the setup would have to allow you to be able to feed the fish without disturbing the plant too much, and the water would need to be changed regularly as well. I’ve had George about 4 years and love him soooo much… . Some popular species of these plants are the Peace Lilies and Bamboo we mentioned above as well as some ivy, Philodendrons, Spider Plants, Water Clover, Sensitive Plant, Violets and many more. Hello India, Spider plants should do fine in a vase-opening application, offshoots with roots already growing can be anchored in the to p of the vase and the roots should grow into the water. I would certainly not put the leaves in any tank. A good Betta fish tank should allow space for it to swim, as well as provide a place to hide. I cant believe youre no more common because you positively have the gift. I’ve had it for over a year in a container with just water so I’m not worried about the plants survival. Hi Dawn, That would be the bogplant so it would be fine with your betta but may outgrow a small tank. The scientific name is saggitaria latifolia. We put some growth tabs in the sand/gravel for the plants and 3 algea tabs to build up the algea level. I did not luke up on how to take care of them I stell fell sorry for hem , Hello I have a new betta boy he is pink and blue and and on hes fin is white and the blue is on hes top of hes fin:) I love hem. Spider plants cannot be submerged though, and only the root tips should be in the water or the base of the leaves will eventually rot. Although this particular article is mainly about plants for bettas and not about the tanks and setups, we do recommend larger tank size in several comments here as well as in our other blogs and care guides about Bettas. Extra individuals need to learn this and perceive this side of the story. Both aquariums have gravel and I’m debating to include snails as well…Can you help me…. Other good candidates include hornwort, anubias and crypts. Overall, it may be feasible but I wouldn’t recommend it. Betta fish enjoy moving around, they are only “lazy” when given inproper tank size as in they have no stimulation or anything to do. This isn’t something that we deal with here but the consensus appears to be that black oak is more toxic than white oak. Although many foods recommend several feedings a day, once a day or even every other day is usually fine. I am planning on getting a beta fish for my third grade classroom. The roots of the plant are to be the only part submerged…if leaves are submerged the resulting decay of the leaves can create water issues and may cause toxicity, and if the opening to the enclosure is sealed to tightly with the plants, the betta can suffocate. I would recommend keeping it above the bowl like the Brazil Sword pictured in one of our other blogs, Creating Unique Betta Bowls. Are black oak leaves toxic for bettas? Hi Kerry, The Bamboo should be fine. Betta Fish Forum 89K+ members. While bettas can be kept in tanks or large bowls (preferably at least 1 gallon at the absolute bare minimum) without a filter, the lack of filter means that the water would need to be changed more frequently. is regular bamboo ok to have in a betta tank? They are both considered pretty invasive plants (at least in most of the US) so make sure they are allowed in your area as well before you get any in. Devil’s ivy is listed as an evergreen species of flowering plant within the Araceae family. This went on with him going into different areas of the glass doing the same, floating on his back at the surface, and lastly doing the same at the bottom of the tank. Another “Arrowhead Plant” is Syngonium podophyllum. Hi Lori, There isn’t too much info available on Ivy with bettas and it isn’t a plant we offer but it appears that a rooted cutting would be ok but avoid using a fresh trimming. Also you tell people that plastic plants are okay when they aren’t, not for betta fish. Devils ivy will grow directly in water, you can cut off a section of a vine and place it directly in a glass of water and wait for the roots to form (do this during the growing season, i.e. Can putting too much water conditioner kill my betta fish? For both of these, you can either plant the plant into the substrate so the top sticks out of the water or suspend the plant towards the top of the tank. This one may seem obvious but any live aquarium plants would be safe with a betta. Torn or fraying betta fins are usually a sign of problems with the water quality more often than “sharp” plants so just make sure you test your water and everything is good there. You can also use clips to hold the cup onto the side of the tank as long as they are strong enough to support the plant without stressing the tank. But I’m worried as the tail has begun to split and on the edges of the fin it’s discolouring into a blackish brown. It is a symptom of organ failure due to a bacterial infection or a water quality issue. Are umbrella plants okay for Betta fish? Hello Kristin, How often do you feed it and what type of food do you use? How do you recommend using Lucky Bamboo in a tank/bowl/aquarium with a Betta? its on a stand under the window without full sun contact so it shouoldnt be a problem? Thank you so much Eileen Daub! Thank you for your expertise! The problem is my females belly looks pretty fat and seems always hungry , it doesn’t seem like she has pooped yet and I’ve had her for two days. You may still get algae growth depending on how much you feed, where the container is located, temperature, and how frequently the bowl is cleaned. So I took out some of the sharp looking artificial plants that he swims around. Staci, I have seen a few ways to suspend a plant above a tank, so that the roots can dangle in the water. I live in California, so there are a few oak trees around where I live. With the cup we used in our example, I would cut out the black area in the center. Can I put plants that I would normally grow in my backyard in? I have an aquafarm(with bata) and I was wondering if in the top I could plant chives? It’s very difficult to kill and will survive even in very low light, nearly dark conditions. You may not have to supply a heat source, just keep them in a warmer room in your house and away from drafty areas like windows. Is an angel wing Begonia plants safe for Bettas? Or is it dangerous? Java Fern and Anubias plants are also popular low-light choices. spring/summer). ( specifically this tank: ehttp://www.amazon.com/Back-Roots-31000-Water-Garden/dp/B00CN52TRM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1460330619&sr=8-1&keywords=aquafarm). what fish/snails/shrimp would be great with him? If you can provide some more information, I can try to help you out with it. We are introducing Pothos plant in our aquarium filter to reduce nitrates level. Is it ok to put the spider shoot into a beta tank. My daughter is working on a project for school and trying to create a self sustaining aquatic terrarium. Thanks for your question. Cool! I’ve heard about giving a piece of pea to help keep bettas regular is that true? Assuming that you don’t have it in a tank with other fish that might be harassing it, it is probably just comfortable there. I used the de conditioner in the water as directed and he “swims” (mainly lazily floats about) like normal. A betta male has long fins that need to be excersized in a suitable tank that is safe for them to do so. So I have a male and female betta separate tanks of course. They are by far the most common but there are many others that can be used as well as listed in this blog. I wouldn’t expect a Betta to eat Ghost Shrimp unless they were very, very tiny and it was a large Betta. Feel free to let us know if you have any other questions or concerns! They need well-drained soil and I wouldn’t expect them to do well in the constantly-wet conditions of a Betta setup. Any why. The best betta fish tank mates are non-aggressive fish that can swim fast and remain rather small. Have a nice day! He is fine now and looks happy but I am wondering if his fin will heal by itself? Thank you. Depending on the type of cleaning you’re looking to reduce, the addition of the plant and it’s results may be disappointing. Hello Anonymous, I would disagree that Peace Lilies (aka Brazilian Swords) are the ONLY plant that can be used with a betta. I have an ‘AquaFarm’ or ‘water garden’ and it came with seeds for wheatgrass and radish sprouts. you read and agreed to the. A 1.2 gallon tank is fine for a betta, just make sure it is getting regular water changes if it isn’t filtered. You only need 2-3 drops per gallon. Until you get your new plants, you can try adding some temporary décor. Hi, so I’m new to taking care of betta fish and I was wondering if my tank is alright. There are several plants that go by that common name. 1. You can also read our article on Aquatic Science Fair Projects for Aquarium Lovers for some other ideas on school projects that might help her plan her project. Good afternoon, I am an owner of two Crown Tail betas. If you bought an umbrella palm, Cyperus alternifolius, it should be safe for the betta, but may not do too well as it is a high light plant and will need full sun to thrive. Can i put 2 female betta fish in a 3.5 gallon tank? Do you know if it’d be safe to transfer to the betta bowl? I just bought my betta fish, Prince Cornelius, and I was wondering how I can safely suspend just the roots of my vining philodendron cuttings safely from my half gallon cube tank. Is my betta diseased? Can I put a live garden fern in a betta tank? hi, my name is christine. Came here by searching Here's where I need help. What about ornamental sweet potatoe vine in a betta tank? thanks for any advice! If you are using them to create a blackwater environment, it seems that white oak leaves would be safer than black oak. The Betta, or Siamese fighting fish, is one of the most popular fish in the aquarium hobby. Appreciate it for helping out, fantastic info. A betta seen nibbling at a plant is more likely bored, starving, or picking off tiny animals on the surface of the plant. I just dont want to hurt the plant or suffocate Cornelius. The aloe plant is a succulent plant not adapted to the all-aquatic environment of most betta setups. Would a betta be okay with Dwarf hairgrass (Eleocharis acicularis) as well as Water Sprites (Ceratopteris thalictroids)?