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About Brit Brit
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I can answer your questions about Bettas, most Freshwater Tropical Fish, compatibility between tropical freshwater fish, tips on how to set up a new aquarium, what fish to add, what temperature your tank should be at, etc.
I can answer questions about goldfish, and I know a bit about aquarium plants.
I can't answer questions concerning anything marine, and I know next to nothing about ponds, and even less about Cichlid breeding. So please don't ask.
If I am not sure about something, I will try to research it for you and get back to you very quickly.
I cannot magically cure your fish over the web, unfortunately, so please remember your fish's health depends solely on you.
Also, don't expect a detailed answer if I have not been given a detailed question. I can only do so much!
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I take care of over 3000 fish daily. I worked at Petsmart for a few years, and have had training in many areas, including aquaria and all the basics to keep fish happy and healthy. I met quite a few experts in the hobby and have learned a lot from them, and they have learned a lot from me :)
Also, I have done a lot of research and studying on my own time about not just fish but a lot of different house pets because I like to help people and help their pets.
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Petsmart training
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You are here: Experts > Animals/Pets > Pet Fish > Fish > the sex
Expert: Brit Brit
Date: 5/12/2008
Subject: the sex
Question
how can you tell the sex of the beta fish because i don't know
and how often should i feed it?
is bottled water ok for it to live in
Answer
Hello Amanda,
You can find a lot of books in pet stores about betta care, as well as great information online.
You should have a two gallon tank or larger, a thermometer and a tank heater (you can buy small one for 2 gallons and up at Petco and sometimes at Wal-Mart), you need betta pellets -don't feed him for meant for other fish, they have specific needs - and feed him 2-3 pellets per day.
You would be better off using tap water with tap water conditioner, it's cheaper, and it will usually be better for your fish in the long run. Tap water has a lot of minerals in it that your fish need. Just make sure you use tap water conditioner! It removes the toxic chlorines and chloramines from your tap water and makes it safe for your fish. This can also be bought at pet stores and a small bottle should last you a few months.
You most likely have a male. It is very easy to tell male from female on bettas - males are more colorful and have long, flowy fins. Females tend to be smaller (though not always the case), are much less colorful, and have smaller fins.
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