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TSJosephtky725
post Oct 6 2022, 02:24 AM, updated 2y ago

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Hi, I am a beginner raising a fish and I just bought a betta fish. I did some research online before buying and just wanna check and see if I am missing anything because from google there are too many different answer.

1. Bought a 14.7L tank for my betta
2. No oxygen pump and filter
3. Used Tension gon water conditioner 15ml to eliminate chlorine for 15-20mins (Not sure if I put too much as I dont understand the instructions lol)
4. Did a proper tank introduction before putting in with the current water (wrapped in a plastic and float in the tank for 20-30mins)
5. I did not check the water parameter as I dont have the proper kit to do it

I did fed my betta 2 pellets of its food and he did ate and quite active so I hope I am during everything right.
Gonna start decorate the tank in the next water change.

Let me know if I miss any important steps
romuluz777
post Oct 11 2022, 12:59 PM

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I did the same as above for my red halfmoon betta.
It lived for 3 months before passing away.
TSJosephtky725
post Oct 13 2022, 06:03 PM

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QUOTE(romuluz777 @ Oct 11 2022, 12:59 PM)
I did the same as above for my red halfmoon betta.
It lived for 3 months before passing away.
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Ohh… currently mine still living well just not very active compare to before water change
bartbarb
post Oct 20 2022, 08:17 AM

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you can put in some ketapang leaves. clean and dried the leaf first before put in your tank.
find some frogbit or salvinia and float it on top of the tank.
-kytz-
post Oct 20 2022, 11:16 PM

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Hi, welcome to this addictive hobby! smile.gif

Do read about aquarium cycling which is actually the no.1 thing to know about keeping fish yeah.

If you insist on not having a filter, make sure you have plants in the aquarium which will "cycle" the aquarium. I had a fully planted aquarium before with no filter and only 1 pump for water circulation.

You can also google for "The Walstad Method".

Have fun smile.gif


TSJosephtky725
post Oct 21 2022, 02:06 PM

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Thanks for the info guys!

 

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