Dr.Stud

So my friend bought me a betta complete with a bowl, gravel, plant and snail for Christmas.

Anyways, I was putting in some gravel, and a little piece of dust fell in with it too. I noticed my betta inspecting something on the surface which, lo and behold, was the piece of dust. Anyway, he gobbled it up, and now I'm wondering if he's gonna be okay. So, I ask, will he?


Note: I've never owned a fish before, so I'm pretty inexperienced regarding fish.

Thanks!

CHoffman

I'm not to sure about the dust..But a betta should have a min. of 2.5 gallons 5 gallons is better..They also need a heater and a filter just like any other tropical fish..A bowl isn't the best home for the little guy. It's a common mistake among betta owners..Here is a link to help you understand your betta
Welcome and Betta Care Guide - Please Read First!!!

Also I don't believe I've Welcomed you...Welcome to Fishlore

Lucy

Hi! Welcome back.

What happened to your 10g?

I'm surprised he ate it! If it was tiny, I doubt it will hurt him.

I noticed you say he's in a bowl? Here's some good information on betta care:
Welcome and Betta Care Guide - Please Read First!!!

And our beginner articles on tank set up and other helpful, important topics to help keep your fish happy and healthy.

http://www.fishlore.com/Beginners.htm

Good luck.

kathyshovel

our friend choffam is right,i found out the hard way ,i like to wish u welcome too and good luck with your new friend ,this is great site to learn from ,i cant stay away , have fun and best wishes for the new year

Dr.Stud

Thanks for the warm welcome

I'll definetely(sp?) look into getting a tank for him.

But my friends who gave me this betta have kept their bettas in bowls for years and have lived up to around four years of age.

But if it helps, I'll look into tanks once I have the funds.

pinkfloydpuffer

That care guide is definitely a wonderful source of information. But don't feel bad about not knowing, so many of us started out knowing absolutely nothing about fish, and it's great that you are coming here to learn.
I wouldn't be too worried about the dust, I mean it falls into the tanks all the time, not much we can do about it.

kathyshovel

my poor king neptune (betta) died of a temp/ drop with no heater and we never really know what the weather is going to be like its summer in oz and we have 36C then down to 26 c and even colder some night ,i have worn a jumper in summer never before &bettas cant put on a jumper

Dr.Stud

Haha thanks for all the tips guys. I think the bowl I have might be too small, so until I pick up a tank, I'll have a larger bowl until then.

And I'm relieved about the dust. Thanks guys

CHoffman

We'd love to see a pic of your Betta..I love Bettas, don't have one but I love seeing other people's..

Dr.Stud

I'd love to post a pic, but I don't have a working camera. I might be able to try my phone though