{"id":1113,"date":"2023-11-24T15:50:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T15:50:03","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2023-11-24T15:50:03","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T15:50:03","slug":"do-betta-fish-need-a-filter-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bettafishworld.com\/do-betta-fish-need-a-filter-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Betta Fish Need a Filter?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do betta fish need a filter? As with all things, not all fish need a filter in the same way. Some fish can live for years without having a filter<\/a> and will still live happily. The larger the fish the more likely they are to use a filter and it would not be an issue for them to maintain it.<\/p>\n Once you get past the size issue, if the fish were capable of cleaning themselves naturally, they would not need a filter. However, it is important to understand that the ammonia in the water will kill your fish if they get the chance<\/a>. If you feed them high quality food<\/a> you will only be adding to their tank and this can lead to serious problems if you are not careful.<\/p>\n Once again a filter can be beneficial as long as you have the right equipment and you have a good care plan in place for your fish.<\/p>\n Do betta fish need a filter? In my opinion the answer is no and it is not wise to have a filter<\/a> in your fish tank if they do not need one.<\/p>\n If you have had little or no success with bacteria\/nitrogen, nitrate or other filtering devices, why risk the health of your fish.<\/p>\n