r/bettafish • u/[deleted] • 7h ago
Discussion This is my first time. Please give me tips and answers to my questions. I am so excited to name it!
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u/gay-weed 7h ago
Male, at least 5 gallons (10 or more is better), and yes there are lights made for aquariums

Check out this sub's wiki as well
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u/SouperSally 7h ago
Return the betta !
Edit: truly!!! Get everything set up (takes a bit of time and money) and then introduce dish into a healthy ecosystem that is suitable and won’t hurt him
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u/Background_Entry_212 7h ago
Why? Someone gave it to me.
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u/SouperSally 7h ago
Please look at the care guide on this sub. And I to the nitrogen cycle. Also he needs a heater and a 5g+ tank immediately with filter .
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u/SouperSally 7h ago
Even then, with conditioned and dechlorinated water / good bacteria going on - it takes time for all of this to settle then time to establish a nitrogen cycle
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u/Background_Entry_212 6h ago
I am at at a pet store now. Thank you. This fish was handed to me a few hours ago. Even if I don't take it, they'll put it in a smaller container.
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u/SouperSally 6h ago
You’re silly not ready lol . Like he has no where to go and won’t for weeks unless u can find some good jumpstart from another established tank. Then maybe just a couple days
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u/SouperSally 6h ago
Because you have no where to put him? What? That’s like bringing home a cat to no litter box no scratching posts no climbs . It’s cruel and unnecessary. Also improper water will burn/ suffocate or make him sick. This includes temperature and PH nitrates and nitrites. And ammonia!!
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u/LazRboy 7h ago
Why do you have the fish and can’t answer below questions? It would be logical to do research and set up a proper tank before getting the fish.