Saturday, February 4, 2012

Betta Bowl Setup

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So if you have decided to just stick with putting your betta in a bowl there are things to know about setting up the new habitat. Is it plausible to just throw some water in a bowl and call it good? Not at all. There are many factors that makes up a healthy home for your betta fish.

First you need to worry about balanced levels of pH, alkalinity, nitrates and ammonia. Not only that but did you know your betta actually needs gravel and ornaments in the tank? It's true! The gravel absorbs waste which will aid in preventing ammonia poisoning. The decoration is to provide a hiding place which helps keep stress levels down.

Now that you know how important it is to get things right, read the best guide on setting up your betta bowl: 6 Steps to the Perfect Betta Bowl

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