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fishymama Hobbyist Posts: 124 Kudos: 102 Votes: 4 Registered: 27-Mar-2005	I have a new Betta and he's due for a water change this week. There is no way for me to change the water without disturbing his bubble nest. I feel a bit bad disturbing all his hard work. Will this be ok? My Betta (the lovely Otis) lives in a 10g on his own with a heater and a filter. Levels are currently Ammonia & Nitrite 0. How often should I be giving him a water change and on average how much? thanks you!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
monkeyboy Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 375 Votes: 223 Registered: 10-Apr-2005	he'll be fine. i have this same problem with mine, and they just go back to rebuilding them right after the tanks cleaned. Fish tanks are an expensive addiction
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Nick Fish Addict 33 Posts: 553 Kudos: 668 Votes: 509 Registered: 09-Aug-2004	I agree with monkey on this. One sign of a happy healthy Betta is building bubble nests constantly. As far as WC's go, I would say a 25-35% water change every week should be suitable. Last edited by Jessnick at 23-May-2005 08:17
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	if the betta isnt in a breeding tank then he wont need a bubble nest, and he can always make a new one. as with the 10G a 30-20% change is good.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
kitten Fish Guru Meow? Posts: 2266 Kudos: 2194 Votes: 19 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	Good news is that normally a betta will even INCREASE his efforts with clean water... I always get new bubblenests the days after a water change. ~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17


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