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Do Betta Fish Need Water Conditioner?<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Not all water are the same. It is imperative that you have the proper water chemistry<\/a> in order to make sure that you have a healthy Betta Fish in your tank.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some important facts about the water chemistry before answer the questions what kind of water that is most suitable for your Betta Fish.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Water Chemistry<\/span><\/h2>\n

Water pH<\/span><\/h3>\n

The ideal pH for the Betta Fish<\/a> is around 7.0 which is \u201cNeutral\u201d. Most tap water here in the US or Canada ranges between 6.5 to 7.5 which is safe for a Betta Fish<\/a>. pH levels are a measure on the acidity and alkalinity of the water.<\/p>\n

pH ranges from 0 which is very acidic and 14 which is alkaline. Fishes thrives around ph 7.0, but Betta Fishes can still survive if it is slightly acidic. You have to keep the pH level consistent to have a healthy Betta Fish by 25% regular water changes weekly adding fresh tap water.<\/p>\n

You can also simply top up tap water when some the Betta Fish Tank water evaporates.<\/p>\n

pH test strips maybe important if you have several Betta Fish tanks that you are maintaining. But of course water chemistry is more than just pH tests.<\/p>\n

Good news is that your Betta Fish can adapt a wide pH range. It should be important to use the same water source which the Betta Fish is acclimated to it.<\/p>\n

Ideal Water Parameters For Betta Fish<\/span><\/h3>\n

What are the ideal water parameters for a life sustaining Betta Fish?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Chlorine<\/th>\n0<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
pH<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n8.0<\/td>\n8.5<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nitrite<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0.5<\/td>\n1.0<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nitrate<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GH<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KH<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n180<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ammonia<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0.025<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What is Nitrite?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Where do the Nitrate<\/a> come from? It comes from Betta Fish waste, uneaten food and plants in the fish tank. When the Betta Fish releases ammonia waste, the bacteria will convert it into Nitrite which is dangerous. That\u2019s why it is important to have an efficient filtration system in your Betta Tank to make sure that it breaks down into harmless components.<\/p>\n

What is Nitrate?<\/span><\/h3>\n

This is not overly dangerous to your Betta Fish Tank. This is produced when the bacteria convert the Nitrite on the fish waste or uneaten food. It is great news if you have plants or algae which consumes Nitrate as food. If you do not have regular water changes in your aquarium then there will be an excessive Nitrate build up which may harm your Betta Fish in case your Betta Fish Tank do not have live plants.<\/p>\n

What is GH?<\/span><\/h3>\n

It simply means it is water hardness. It is the measure of salts dissolved in your Betta Fish Tank. It is the measurements of magnesium and calcium in your Betta Fish tank. Some aquarists say that if there is not much GH then the water is soft. If there are too much GH then it is hard water. Good thing the table above shows that your Betta Fish can accept a wide range of GH from 30 to 120.<\/p>\n

What is KH?<\/span><\/h3>\n

This is the measurement of carbonate and bicarbonate ions that acts as buffer in the Betta Fish Tank to maintain pH levels. Betta Fish tank levels that is the most suitable from 40 to 240 ranges.<\/p>\n

What is Ammonia?<\/span><\/h3>\n

This is a very important water parameter that should always be monitored. If you feed the fish too much and left uneaten it will produce ammonia. If there is too much fish and plant waste then the ammonia levels will be too high and will be too toxic to the fish and may result into death.<\/p>\n

If there are too much Ammonia then there will be several observations on your previous Betta Fish:<\/p>\n