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Install the filtercartridge into the aquarium. Your aquarium filter
helps to keep the water healthy, therefore you need to clean it
weekly. Take out the cartridge and rinse it with fresh tap water,
the cartridge contains active filter carbon that absorbs harmful
substances from the water, therefore you need to replace the
cartridge monthly.
Feeding is important to keep your Betta healthy. Feed 5 to 10 pellets
up to 3 times daily. Avoid over-feeding and remove any uneaten
food to avoid water quality issues. Bettas are finicky eaters, it is
not uncommon if it takes up to 5 days to adjust to a new food.
Hikari Betta Bio-Gold is the best food for your Betta.
After filling the aquarium, and with every water change always
add water conditioner to remove toxic substances and protect
your fish. Add bacterial culture as well to help your biological
filter to start and maintain water quality.
Before putting the Betta Splendens in the aquarium, allow it to
run for at least two days (a full week is better) and ensure that the
temperature is correct (check the water temperature with an
aquarium thermometer). Make sure that whenever you add fresh
water it is of the correct temperature, big temperature changes
will make your fish sick.
Test the aquarium water and adjust the water parameters as
necessary before buying your Betta and plants. You can also ask
your dealer to do this. After placing the fish in the aquarium, test
the water every 2 days for 2 weeks and adjust any incorrect water
parameters.
Afterwards test the water quality once a week!
Change 20% of the aquarium water weekly while cleaning the
gravel and walls of the aquarium, make sure the fresh water is of
the same temperature as the water in your aquarium!
Add water preparation and live bacteria with every water change.
24-28°C
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