Hello, I wanted to comment about Dawn`s August 25, 2015 post. The plants you choose are based on what you prefer, but I recommend hornwort, java moss, or anacharis, as they are low maintenance and easy to grow. Thanks for your question. If it has been, sorry! A subreddit for all things related to our colorful finned friends. Is golden porthos acceptable for a beta, or will it harm the beta? He is fine now and looks happy but I am wondering if his fin will heal by itself? Hi Pam, the lighting isn’t too big a factor with bettas but I would definitely recommend making sure it has some cover in the tank and makes sure that the light isn’t making the water too warm. It's very easy and anyone can do it. Hi Christine, I’m afraid I don’t understand exactly what you are asking or trying to do. Another thing is that leaving water out for 24 hours to get rid of chlorine is not sufficient. Those frequent changes can actually be harmful to some plants (especially rooted or bulb plants) if they are disturbed often. Is this normal or is he hiding? “Cat grass” is also a terrestrial plant and I wouldn’t expect it to survive submerged in a betta tank. Mosses are also good for betta tanks as well as floating plants like Duckweed or Azolla (just make sure they are allowed in your area as some areas prohibit some floating plants as invasive species). Hello Elley, That isn’t an aquarium plant but from the basic care instructions I found on a Google search, it appears that it does not do well when overwatered or if the soil stays wet for long. Is a spider plant okay for betta fish? Can i put a spider plant (chlorophytum comosum) leaf in my bettas tank or a hosta leaf. Hi Tori, Both Water Lettuce and Frogbit would be fine as floating plants in a bowl but they tend to grow and multiple very fast so you would likely need to harvest some out regularly. i just wondered if it was harmful to bettas not about survival.. I blog quite often and I genuinely appreciate your information. As a precaution, I would not allow any of the plant to be ingested by your betta. I just need to know if it's poisonous towards fish. For a few ideas, check out these photos: For the cup itself, you can use a clean plastic cup like the one pictured here in any size suitable for your tank and the plant, or a pot made of a plant-safe material like terracotta (as long as the support system can hold it). Hi Hannah, It is perfectly normal for a betta to hide in a plant or another decoration. Many planted betta tanks can give you the opportunity to really think outside the box…literally. Never ever had a problem. are aloe plants ok to give to betta fish? I have a betta fish in a small tank, I would like to put a one small lucky bamboo plant inside the tank. You can contact our Fish Room staff at 717-299-5691 if you would like to discuss your ideas and vision with our staff in more detail. My betta is inside the plant, but he still moves inside the plant, he is not stuck in the plant. The most important thing to consider here is the moisture level of the plant. you read and agreed to the. I was wondering where i could get any of these plants? I live in California, so there are a few oak trees around where I live. Thanks so much!! I aquired a plastic plant taht goes almost to the top of the water so he can eat and breath without to much effort. This isn’t something that we deal with here but the consensus appears to be that black oak is more toxic than white oak. You would have to research the species you have to see if it might survive. Is regular, plain Ivy gonna kill my bettas? Torn or fraying betta fins are usually a sign of problems with the water quality more often than “sharp” plants so just make sure you test your water and everything is good there. My betta’s name is Fushimi (Fu for short) I noticed that his fins are getting a little torn on the ends. Some materials will also decompose over time or may affect water quality and pH. Thirdly, my Betta hasn’t eaten for about 3 weeks and it refuses to do so. Many towns add chloramine to their water supply so I would suggest using a dechlorinator in all tank water. A snail can be housed with a betta, but there has to be enough algae to sustain him. Hello Daynah, There are two plants that some people refer to as “Aquatic Mint”: Mentha aquatica and Clinopodium brownei (which is also known as Mint Charlie, Creeping Charlie or Micromeria brownei). for 100 fundraising ideas. I hope everyone’s Bettas live long and healthy lives. Any way. Lavender isn’t a bog or water plant so the seeds aren’t likely to grow but they shouldn’t be harmful. A betta doesn’t need a plant to survive and vice versa. It would work best with a divider that keeps them apart. Hi Lauren, Spider plants should do fine in a vase-opening application, offshoots with roots already growing can be anchored in the to p of the vase and the roots should grow into the water. Your email address will not be published. I just clipped off a shoot from my spider plant. Overall, it may be feasible but I wouldn’t recommend it. 50 Betta Fish Tank Mates: The Definitive Compatibility List 2021. I just recently bought a betta,i boiled the decorations before i put them in the bowl, the bowl may be a bit big for the betta but i need a plant that will work for him. Hello Myrinne, There seem to be a lot of mixed results on that type of setup and avocados are not aquarium plants so there isn’t a lot of information on their compatibility. In their natural envronment they live in heavily planted waters, and those who like to keep their fish as natural as possible to give them the best possible life within their means would put them in a heated and filtered tank with lots of plants. Ivy plant. The aloe plant is a succulent plant not adapted to the all-aquatic environment of most betta setups. Eric Dockett (author) from USA on December 24, 2018: @Kennedy - I always recommend at least a 5-gallon tank for a single betta fish. Or something similar, like what is grown in an Aquaponics. Lucky Bamboo is a Dracaena species that can tolerate the full water root exposure. Are these fish diseased, tired, or just plain lazy? Devils Ivy is basically a poisonous plant, with roots in the water it takes up a lot of nitrates, won't hurt fish that just nibble, but fish that eats plants can be deadly. Perhaps a Brazilian Sword like the setup described in this blog post on Creating Unique Betta Bowls? I’ve heard about giving a piece of pea to help keep bettas regular is that true? Hi again, my Betta is finally eating again and the water temperature stays at a constant 26° Celsius. Hi I grow a lot of mint plants and I was wondering of chocolate mint is toxic for my betta fish?? Hi Lulu, Snails are usually fine with bettas as long as the temperature and filtration is suitable. Staci, I have seen a few ways to suspend a plant above a tank, so that the roots can dangle in the water. You may wish to cut back on the amount or frequently of your feedings and see if that helps. Just to let you know my experience level – I’ve kept fish for many years and was an administrator of a fish forum for years as well. I also have a betta in 2 different 1 1/2 gallon fish bowls. This is so wrong. They aren’t active fish and since they should be housed alone, a smaller enclosure like the cube habitats are fine. They tend to perk up when something stimulates them (feeding time, bright colors outside the bowl, ect) but generally their graceful fins are relaxed and they tend to hover still or lay on the floor of the bowl. i was wondering about the plants. This plant has other names such as Money Plant or Devil’s Ivy & it is an ordinary plant available in many nursery & garden centers in Australia & rest of the world. Hello Mandy, Bettas will feel more secure, act more naturally and are less likely to jump out if there is some type of decor in the tank. I have a small bottle and it’s lasted me for years. How often do you clean and change the water? I’m hoping to upgrade to a larger tank environment once I can afford and have space for a larger one. and keep checking for new information about once per week. Clinopodium brownei can be grown completely underwater and would be safe for your betta. Bettas don’t necessarily need live plants – they don’t eat them and the wrong plants can do more harm than good to water quality – so if you don’t have access to aquarium plants, I would recommend just sticking with artificial plants and decorations. high sunlight. Creeping plants such as Devils Ivy and Creeping Fig are great for covering the walls of the tank, and some shy species like these plants because they prefer hiding behind these plants. Some popular “betta plants” actually do much better with part of the plant extending above the water level. Any why. stumbleupon everyday. I have a 55 gallon tank thats divideded. Betta fish can live a happy and healthy life for about 4 to 5 years with good care. Betta Fish Forum 89K+ members. I live in a pretty cold climate, and my room is about 65 degrees. Send it to marinebio@thatpetplace.com and maybe we can tell you what to do. The other side has a veiltail betta, 2 prego mollies, a prego platey, & a pleco. I seriously enjoyed reading help,me please?! That's Hedera helix and it has some toxins in it. They will be less active in a cooler environment, and it may also effect their ability to ward off disease. I have called the head office to complain about the poor care of their fish but nothing has ever changed. Thank you~Linda W. Hello Linda, It may heal on its own as long as the water quality remains good and the fish is healthy. You often see pothos used not only in aquariums, but also in hydroponic systems and bioactive terrariums. I never keep a Betta in less than 2.5 gallons but I prefer 5 gallons. Hello JulyDecember, It is difficult to say what happened to the fish. How do you recommend using Lucky Bamboo in a tank/bowl/aquarium with a Betta? Bettas are carnivores, meaning they eat meaty food…NOT plants. Both aquariums have gravel and I’m debating to include snails as well…Can you help me…. Feel free to contact our Fish Room staff if you have any other questions or would like to discuss your specific situation further. The best Betta fish tank that we’ve found that we believe offers enough for everybody is the MarineLand Portrait Aquarium Kit.For those of you just getting started, it’s the ideal place to start and provides a perfect 5 gallon Betta tank to ensure they’re nice and comfortable in their new home with plenty of room to explore. For examples on this type of setup, you can Google “wheatgrass with betta” to see some examples that others have setup; I found two tutorials very quickly HERE and HERE. If you have a vase or tank with a narrow opening, you can set the bowl containing your plant right on top….just be sure to keep a fair amount of space between the water level and top of the vase, because bettas need an open space to breathe atmospheric air. At best, the plant wouldn’t survive. I don’t get alot of sun either, and plant suggestions? Is a five gallon bowl to big for a beta? I do not have any at the time being and want to know what the BEST plants are for bettas. Some people have had success with it but others report that the betta will make the water too dirty for the avocado to survive or that the avocado roots decomposing make the water quality too poor for the betta. is hardy aponogeton poisonous to bettas? 20+ members. hello, i was wondering if a small water lettuce could be put into a gallon bowl with a beta in it? Something to help heal the fins would be best, maybe melafix or bettafx http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/4071/product.web might help. Use some form of clip or fasten to the edge to support. I used luke warm water from the tap to fill the bowl then added one male betta fish(Petco), and feed him a very small amount of betta flakes (Petco). Hello Lacey, I wouldn’t recommend using any plants from a garden or the wild in an aquarium since that could introduce pesticides or other chemicals into the tank. You may have better success with a snail like a freshwater Nerite Snail to help eat the leftovers, and be sure to only feed as much as your betta will eat in a few minutes. Can I put a red apple aptenia in my beta tank? Are spider plants ok to put in the tank with the Betta. Shouldn’t be toxic to the fish, but it will need high light and indoors they are prone to spider mites. maybe lucky bamboo will work? Hello Marchelle, It looks like one of the plants most commonly known as an “Elephant Ears Plant” is a type of Taro. You can find them all on our website under the Live Aquarium Plants category or through the links in this blog. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Taxi North Dallas. Betta fish. It is *possible* that you could keep another single fish in the tank with the betta. Thanks! The two most common of these plants are the Brazilian Sword (also known as a “Peace Lily”) and “Lucky Bamboo”. I only have small tanks right now but I felt its better then that cup for now. The roots of the plant are to be the only part submerged…if leaves are submerged the resulting decay of the leaves can create water issues and may cause toxicity, and if the opening to the enclosure is sealed to tightly with the plants, the betta can suffocate. Hello I have a betta fish ….I do not want to buy any plants but I would like my fish to be active ….hence is it okay fr me to put sm leaves which we buy fr shops fr cooking …..I was thinking of putting coriander leaves into the tank without its stemp …..I was thinking to give the coriander leaves a proper wash in water and then put it in …..but was wondering is it safe for betta ??? I have a Rainbow colored Fantail male Betta in a 3 Gallon Halfmoon tank. The betta’s fins are incredible fragile and can easily be torn by fake plastic plants. Most fish are ruled by the bigger tank the better mentality, but bettas and other small labyrinth fish can live long, healthy lives in well-maintained small enclosures. If your tank doesn’t have its own lighting, consider investing in a fixture if you would like higher-light plants or stick to low-light species. He may just be getting used to the new environment but in that large of an open space, adding something for him to hide in would likely make him more comfortable; bettas are generally not found in or used to lots of open space. Devil's Ivy is an invasive plant and grows really fast on its own. i have heard plants can help. I will be reading the articles and determining which of the plants I have with more research. If it is suspended on an angle, it will grow crooked. Thanks a lot in advance. That’s why I wanted to get him some live plants. I live in india so suggets me plant that i can buy from indian markets. Julia, I don’t know of any issues with growing chives in your aquafarm, although it is certainly not a common aquarium plant. Prime is an excellent product that I highly recommend. You could use the floating plant known as Water Lettuce but I wouldn’t use terrestrial lettuce like what is used in salads. The good news is their babies will make a tasty snack for your betta and other fish in your tank. Devils Ivy grows incredibly well in an aquarium, however the one I have it in does not have any fish at all in it. Some popular species of these plants are the Peace Lilies and Bamboo we mentioned above as well as some ivy, Philodendrons, Spider Plants, Water Clover, Sensitive Plant, Violets and many more. I have recently torn down the whole system, bought new lines, filters and scrubbed and cleaned all the decorations. You can visit our website for more information on specific plants, including a Plant Care Requirements chart and Beginner Plant recommendations. Sounds like either poor water quality or damage from trauma. One side has 2 gold veiltail angels, a bala shark, a pleco, 3 mollies, & 2 platies. They are very toxic to fish. I’ll be making my own fish food, so I don’t see a problem there Thank you very much! Many tissue-culture plants are also good for bettas since they are offered at a smaller size and are snail-free. Like letters or cat grass? Hello Kristin, You can suspend a Peace lily with its roots in the water and leaves above water level as long as it is still straight. Bettas are pretty laid back and lazy. You may also inadvertently disease your fish by putting a houseplant in with your betta. These are pond and marginal plants that can grow very large. You can always use a larger enclosure, but most of the space will generally go un used unless you plan on breeding and raising fry. Is it ok to put the spider shoot into a beta tank. Glassware like shot glasses or wine glasses are usually safe (if its dishwasher-safe, its usually aquarium-safe) or you can use colored plastic pieces. You can also use something like a turkey baster or this Betta Waste Remover to help remove the leftovers. This went on with him going into different areas of the glass doing the same, floating on his back at the surface, and lastly doing the same at the bottom of the tank. Posted by: Eileen Daub Bettas aren’t very active fish and hovering near the surface or bottom of the tank isn’t unusual. ok thank you, i ussually do keep it clean love this site, I have a beautiful dark blue and he has a white/brown spot on one of his fins. So I put a bunch more in. However later on there is a person who works with bettas regularly asking in basic form, “why are you spreading misinformation on the size of betta tanks, they need at least 2.5 but 5 gallons is the best,.” The blogger answers with I agree they should have larger aquariums. Hi Leila, These plants are all pretty common and I would expect them to be carried by most fish stores with live plants. Bettas are related to Gouramis and several other fish and can breathe air from the surface as well as through their gills so the oxygen level in the water isn’t as critical as other fish. Will be upgrading though. Hi Anonymous, Unfortunately we wouldn’t be able to say what the markets in your country may have available. We bought betta conditioner and all, and I’m almost positive we did that right, and his color looks inhansed, but he cannot stay still! i just got a betta fish and i was wondering if i can put an aloe plant with my betta will it kill it or will it be ok. Hello Jordan, The aloe plant is a succulent plant not adapted to the all-aquatic environment of most betta setups. The betta does not need gravel, special bulbs or plants, these are all things that make his environment nicer to look at and maybe a little more pleasing to the fish. when I removed him from the water the water temp did seem to be on the colder side. Creating a truly self-sustaining ecosystem is very difficult and takes a lot of time and careful selection to make sure everything is getting fed, has enough oxygen, waste is removed, and everything generally has what it needs to survive. They need well-drained soil and I wouldn’t expect them to do well in the constantly-wet conditions of a Betta setup. Hi I just took home a cute little betta. I wouldn’t put a fresh cutting from a land plant like a Calla Lily in the tank since the sap may pollute the water a bit. Any plants suitable to the water parameters (pH and hardness) and lighting on the tank would be fine with a betta. Thanks for your help! The basil is mainly for decoration purposes rather than ingestion. Can I put plants that I would normally grow in my backyard in? Hi Stacey, Spider Plants wouldn’t be directly harmful, no, but they cannot be submerged. Mos... John: Eileen, Thanks for getting back to me so soon. Could you help me out on this situation please? Hi Justin, as long as the tank isn’t in direct sun the temperature shouldn’t become too high. Register a new .COM for just $9.99 for the first year and get everything you need to make your mark online — website builder, hosting, email, and more. Now for anyone who hasn’t grown an Epipremnum (Pothos Vine, Devil’s Ivy) This is a great plant for everyone. And of course get all the things you need to take care of a Betta fish. Orrrr is he just really happy? is regular bamboo ok to have in a betta tank? For treating cloudy eye, and advanced infection, I usually reccomend the use of a broad spectrum antibiotic such as Jungle’s Fungus eliminator ( Nitrofurazone, Furizolidone based product). Moss or fern?????. She looks happy and she is very social, meaning she comes to the front of the tank when she sees me. Thanks for ones marvelous posting! It’s a 15 Litre Tank, but I fill it up to 12 Litres, and I was als wondering how much conditioner I should use for the tank water. I would recommend avoiding ivy and sticking with some more aquatic-friendly plants like those recommended here. I wouldn’t recommend it in a tank that small. Another “Arrowhead Plant” is Syngonium podophyllum. Hi When the trend of keep a plant on top of a betta bowl first became popular, it was a common misconception that the betta would feed on the roots of the betta and wouldn’t need to be fed…that could hardly be farther from the truth. Are umbrella plants okay for Betta fish? I do weekly and monthly maintenance on it but I can’t seem to beat this. We recommend these plants only because of positive experiences and the plant’s ability to thrive in the water only root environment. Is my betta diseased? WOW just what I was looking for. A Complete Guide to Betta Fish Colours and Patterns: Which Pattern is Your Betta? This could be caused by overfeeding or a water quality issue. Hi, two questions, first can keeping my betta under a grow light (I have a place set up for starting plants and would help keep him warmer), or is that much light unadvised? You’ll for many bunched plants you’ll need at least 2 watts per gallon of full spectrum light. Is the 1.2 gallon tank too small? Thank you! How can I put sand into a tank that already has water and fish in it? Instead, look for plants that can handle constantly wet soil. Use a small submersible heater to help keep things stable. Many plants sold as pond plants can grows very large or need full sunlight so just make sure you consider the needs of the plant carefully before adding it to your tank. Everything in moderation small amounts of waste may benefit the plants in the short term, but the negative effects of too much waste left that the plant cannot process outweigh those benefits. You only need 2-3 drops per gallon. But there are some species of fish that can cohabitate with bettas in a community tank. Can an arrowhead plant be used for a betta tank? Thank you Dawn…good luck with your new betta! He swim around for about 5 minutes and then seemed to be hiding in the bamboo stocks near the surface of the bowl. I did not luke up on how to take care of them I stell fell sorry for hem , Hello I have a new betta boy he is pink and blue and and on hes fin is white and the blue is on hes top of hes fin:) I love hem. If not, can I cut a leaf off my calla lily plant and float it in the tank? Also, can the roots be loose in the water or do they need to be grounded? The plants may benefit from the additional light, but keep an eye on the tank as the spectrum of the light through the window may increase algae growth. I know that these signs in goldfish are from a disease is this the same thing only with a beta. A betta seen nibbling at a plant is more likely bored, starving, or picking off tiny animals on the surface of the plant. A good Betta fish tank should allow space for it to swim, as well as provide a place to hide. I’m not sure if it’s because he has no hiding places so he’s freaked out? The plant is safe for the fish, but lucky bamboo cannot be completely submerged so you’ll need a piece tall enough that the leaves will be above the water line. Hello, is it okay to put ramshorn snails in with a betta fish? There are several plants that go by that common name. Thank you. So far I’ve only fed it Betta pellets and it was eating fine until 3 weeks ago. The plant in any case may help a little with nitrates, and they do tend to add to the aesthetic of the set-up. I want to encourage you to continue your great posts, One of the most common is Sagittaria latifolia. Great help. It is a wise idea to use aquarium plants in filter so that fish never eats them. While you clean out the container, you … A warmer climate will keep the fish happier and more active, and an active betta likes to show off those pretty fins! Oversized tanks are beautiful to look at as well, one of the people at my local fish tank has a 50 gallon blackwater tank just for his betta, it looks stunning with all the different seedpots on the bottom – If you have never seen a blackwater tank I advise you to check them out, his betta loves it! This appears to be a terrestrial climbing plant and I wouldn’t recommend keeping it with a betta. Thanks for your input Eileen. While bettas can be kept in tanks or large bowls (preferably at least 1 gallon at the absolute bare minimum) without a filter, the lack of filter means that the water would need to be changed more frequently. Most other aquarium fish would also need filtration and warmer water temperatures than bettas can tolerate as well as good filtration. But then continues to tell people on this blog that betta can live and thrive in a 1 gallon tank. July 5, 2019 Robert Keeping & Breeding 9. There are over a thousand species of bamboo, and they will each vary on the requirements they need to survive. That said, it is completely normal for bettas to blow bubbles. We try to provide as much unbiased information as possible but as with any hobby, personal experiences and opinions may vary. Two plants seem to be the most common with this name; Syngonium podophyllum is a houseplant that wouldn’t survive in that wet of an environment and may be harmful to the fish and Sagittaria latifolia is a marginal pond plant that grows very large but should do OK with its roots submerged and leaves above water level. Honda ZR-V Forum NEW! Also, an English Ivy cutting ok to put the roots in the tank? Hello Sebastian, I wouldn’t recommend adding any other fish in with a betta. If you’re looking for plants for in the bowl, try java fern, java moss, anacharis or hornwort…these are all lower light and will handle cooler temps. I’ve heard oak leaves can be used as an alternative to Indian Almond Leaves, but I’m not sure which oak leaves are more preferable. Betta Fish. Older Betta fish won’t have that youngster energy to explore. And if it is how do I treat it , or will it clear up on its own? It's also an invasive plant. Listed below are species that have worked more than once for myself or someone else. Pothos Also known by the scientific name Epipremnum aureum, pothos plants are a popular variety used in beta fish tanks. When I put him in his new fishbowl, it took him about 1/2 an hour to get his bearings and start swimming around. I appreciate not having to sign into a cite to retrieve an answer. I just want to know what’s right. The plants recommended here or on the Live Aquarium Plants section of our website would be more suitable choices. They are both considered pretty invasive plants (at least in most of the US) so make sure they are allowed in your area as well before you get any in. Anubias could also work. To be compatible and get along with a betta other aquatic inhabitants need to dwell on different levels in the aquarium or to be agile swimmers. if the plant is, what ones will do good in low lighting? So I took out some of the sharp looking artificial plants that he swims around. That's Hedera helix and it has some toxins in it. I am not understanding what happened I made this arrangement for my BF as a healing measure since fish and planting are therapeutic and I was very disappointed with the fish dying before 24 hours I want this beautiful arrangement with the betta fish, and I would love to have a happy healthy fish that will swim around and bring joy to my BF, PLEASE HELP ME what did I do wrong? Most terrestrial plants like herbs wouldn’t survive fully submerged in water and would begin to decompose, possibly releasing toxic chemicals into the water. I have an aquafarm(with bata) and I was wondering if in the top I could plant chives? Keep the temperature in the room on the warmer … If you like that look, try looking for a “variegated” or “domino” variant of the Brazilian Sword (aka Peace Lily, Spathiphyllum tasson)…its leaves have a similar green-and-white mix and it can be grown with its roots in the water and leaves above the surface. Hello Karen, That isn’t a plant that is found within the aquarium trade so we don’t have experience with it here but from a Google search, the plant referred to as a “Prayer Plant” isn’t an aquatic plant so I wouldn’t recommend using it with a betta. Hey Nikki Firstly, plants are not only acceptable, they are highly recommended for betta's. All my betta fish and planted tank setups in one video. It is a symptom of organ failure due to a bacterial infection or a water quality issue. @Kennedy on December 23, 2018: While I do see some folks online propagating basil cuttings in water, the care requirements I see for basil all seem to agree that it needs well-drained soil with lots of sunlight. Spider plants cannot be submerged though, and only the root tips should be in the water or the base of the leaves will eventually rot. 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