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Cupkake
Beta Fish

Mom wanted to get a Beta but she wasn't sure if it needed a pump for its water or not? Is there anything special it needs?

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Murphy
It's best if you have a pump, they say Beta love smaller tanks but they really don't. What size tank do you have? Like how many gallons?
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Baby engaged to Grace

Hey Kayuh, I think I could help you there :D Bettas er Siamese Fighting fish, w/e you want to call them have a very common misconception about them- Bettas aren't actually fond of small spaces. They love to be in a tank filled with MANY plants and hiding spots so they feel secure. (Not saying you were going to do this) but putting a betta into a little tank with some pebbles and a couple plastic plants is almost cruel.

My friend Kefin's bowl: http://www.pikapet.com/pet/view/6406 looks like a good betta home. You don't need a gigantic space (Only 5-10 gallons of water) for one betta fish, but you need alot of stuff in there.  And yes it would be great if you had an air pump. So here's a lil checklist for you:

 

betta pellets (preferably sinking so they dont swallow air and get intestinal problems)

a 5-10 gallon bowl/tank

air pump

pebbles for bottom of tank

many live/fake plants, decorations, etc

old toothbrush/scruber for lightly cleaning the bowl every other week

net

 

I think that's about it :D Good luck with your new fishie!

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Cupkake
My tank is ten gallons. 
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Baby engaged to Grace
Ok sounds good Kayuh!
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Cupkake
How much do you think an air pump would be?
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Murphy
For a 10 gallon maybe around $20
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Cupkake
Ok cool : ]
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The ButtHeaded Baboon

Mum used to have a Betta fishh...IT was a really dark blue color...Almost like a navy blue or midnight blue !!

Betta fish are about the ONLY fish mum seems to have good luck with !! BOL

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