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Magalli
Dec 8, 2006, 07:44 AM
Hello:
I got Beta just like this one, 1 week ago, his a cute little Beta Fish! I would like to know what kind of water does he need, for his little aquarium, for the moment I but at W-Mart a gallon of drinking water is that good? I would like to know, Any comments?
OK here is my Beta Fish!

Magalli
Dec 8, 2006, 07:47 AM
This is the picture!:)

NeedKarma
Dec 8, 2006, 07:54 AM
We had one that lasted for 2 years. We changed the water about every 3 months and used water conditioner drops that neutralizes the chlorine.

J_9
Dec 8, 2006, 07:55 AM
My beta has been doing well in plain old tap water with a drop or two of water conditioner for the past year and a half.

s2tp
Dec 8, 2006, 07:57 AM
I used to have 4 betas.. I love them! But yeah Bottled water is fine... I was only using that for a while, but it finally became too much trouble so I started using straight tap water at room temperature and they were all fine... I didn't add any chemicals... but I am sure water from different areas may be more toxic than others, so you can get water drops at the pet store to add to your tap water... otherwise just make sure the water you change them into is the same as the water you are taking them out of.

Magalli
Dec 8, 2006, 08:12 AM
Thanks Guys, you are a lot of help!! :)

AKaeTrue
Dec 8, 2006, 09:21 PM
Also, letting your tap water sit out over night will allow for the chlorine to evaporate. It's also like s2tp mentioned, different areas have different water.
Your doing just fine with buying bottled water; however, you will find it cheaper to buy the drops.
Good luck with your fish... He's pretty!!
Kae

mary andujar
Dec 26, 2006, 07:48 PM
What type of water can I put into the fish tank?

AKaeTrue
Dec 27, 2006, 11:24 PM
Mary andujar,
Welcome to the group. Your questions are more likely to receive answers if you make separate posts for them.
You can put tap water with an added water conditioner specifically made for aquariums to remove chlorine and/or chloramine in your tank. The conditioner will make the water safe for fish.
Kae

Magalli
Jan 17, 2007, 08:32 AM
Hey guys:
Well my Betta fish is doing great loving his new tank, lol, thank you for all your help!

AKaeTrue
Jan 17, 2007, 08:42 AM
Thank you for updating us Magalli.
That's wonderful news!!
I always love to hear happy fish success stories.
Good Job on having a thriving, healthy Betta!! :-)
-Kae

s2tp
Jan 17, 2007, 09:12 AM
Heya Magalli, we started a 'members pets pictures' thread, you should share a picture of your Beta with us! Its my understanding the picture you put up is another one... lets see yours!. if you can. I have a smal picture of one of my old ones

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/member-discussions/pictures-our-members-pets-55026.html