gb86217 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Hi, I have been learning in this forum for a while now, it is a shame that I thought I know most of the basics, but my betta still keeping biting himself. I thought I can keep them in a 3L tank peacefully. but it turn up they are not happy, so here is the plan, I am going to get a bigger tank maybe 40cm long, a decent filtration system, A heather and IAL always on top of the water. is anyone can tell me what else can make my betta even happier? thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBetta Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Hiya Ben, I have all that x 5, and if a Betta is going to bite his own tail he will, no matter what size you put him in or how much is in there. For example, my fave boy who's at my side watching me about 16 hours a day - he flares like crazy at anyone's face except mine, has 2 x mirror flaring sessions a day and loves his tank, will rip big chunks out of his tail. Bigger tanks are much nicer for them and, of course, much nicer for you too. I haven't had a tail biter who's been in with other fish oddly enough, and they all get on especially well with 2-3 albino Cory's in with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Hi Ben As BettaBetta said you really cant stop them biting their tails. I have a couple of HM's that are tail biters I found keeping them in water with IAL leaf and not having their tank light on all the time helps my guys. They stop chewing their tails but the moment I do a water change or remove the leaf and dont replace it they start chewing again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanagi Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 I had a tail biter, I moved him into a bigger tank and he hasn't chewed since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb86217 Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Thanks for all of you, I can only guess the reason he does that is because the water condition is not good enough, I cannot put a filter into the tank he currently stays because it is too small (16 * 16 * 16), so I think I might just get a bigger tank with good filteration system so the situation would getting better. not mentioned I live in Wollongong so a heater would do some help in winter. also a good size tank is necessary for breeding in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBetta Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Hi again Ben, imo heaters are an absolute necessity for Betta's - I currently have one being treated in a 3 Litre small cube & the heater just fits in there. If your boy has already damaged his fins add some IAL, a little extra salt & (maybe Melafix, I did as his tail was torn out by the roots) to his water as it will help faster re-growth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 I agree with Di, you definitely need to ensure that his tank stays at a constant temp of at least 25C (ideally 28 - 30C). It is risky heating small bodies of water as if your thermostat sticks, you cook the fish. for such situations it is generally recommended that you put your tank on a reptile heating cord instead. There are a few threads about that, try a search for more details if interested :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb86217 Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 tank: 30 * 20 * 24 AquaOne 100 filter AquaOne 25W heater a piece of draft wood some java moss IAL on water betta going into new home tonight, don't know whether he likes it, he been stare at it all night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Sounds like a nice home for him :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb86217 Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 I think he likes it, female is not in there yet, don't want babies untill exams finish in June. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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