Aquarium Individual Outline by madeline crosier

Aquarium goals

madelinecrosier — 2024-08-14 13:51:12 UTC

Goal #1: For the fish to survive over a month.

Goal #2: To keep the tank maintained.

Goal #3: To not over feed my fish.

Fish Type

madelinecrosier — 2024-08-15 02:49:57 UTC

a. Betta Fish

i. Siamese fighting fish & Labyrinth fish

b. Betta Splendens

c. It's elongated and slender, and grows to a length of about 6.5 cm. In the wild, it's a green or brownish color, but when domesticated it can be red, green, blue or lavender.

Fish Compatibility

madelinecrosier — 2024-08-15 02:55:58 UTC

a. Catfish, Tetras and Rasboras.

b. Betta fish are semi-aggressive.

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Water/Environment

madelinecrosier — 2024-08-15 03:03:21 UTC

a. Betta Fish live in fresh water.

b. Over 68% of freshwater is in glaciers, just 3.5% of Earth's water is fresh, and some water may have come from comets.

c. Huge ponds of water that are several feet deep.

Aquarium Decor

madelinecrosier — 2024-08-15 03:07:39 UTC

a. Plants at the bottom and hideaway caves.

i. Plants are about $6 and a hideaway caves in about $8.

Substrate Types

madelinecrosier — 2024-08-15 03:13:49 UTC

a. I'm planning to use gravel.

b. Pearlescent GloFish Aquarium Gravel, it is $6.30.

Tank Lighting

madelinecrosier — 2024-08-15 03:17:20 UTC

a. It keeps the fish and plants healthy, and provides light in order for you to see them better.

b. Yes.

i. They should be exposed to light for 14-16 hours.

Hood Cover

madelinecrosier — 2024-08-15 03:19:54 UTC

a. To keep light and humidity in the tank.

b. Yes, because Betta Fish might accidentally jump out.

Temperature

madelinecrosier — 2024-08-15 03:22:10 UTC

a. 70-80 degrees F.

b. Yes, to maintain a consistent water temperature.

Type of Filter

madelinecrosier — 2024-08-15 03:23:53 UTC

a. A hangover back filter.

Tank Size Needed

madelinecrosier — 2024-08-15 03:25:20 UTC

a. At least 5 gallons.

Air

madelinecrosier — 2024-08-15 03:26:57 UTC

a. They can breathe through their gills but can also go to the surface to breathe in air.

b. No.

Summary/Explanation

madelinecrosier — 2024-08-15 03:29:15 UTC

I'm choosing to add caves and plants to give the fish as much enrichment as possible. Another reason is, I want to relieve as much stress as possible for the fish.

Citations

madelinecrosier — 2024-08-15 03:34:27 UTC

“Betta Fish, Facts and Information.” Animals, 4 May 2022, www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/facts/betta-fish#:~:text=Common%20Name%3A%20Betta%20fish.

“Betta Fish: Facts and Why They’re Not “Starter Pets” | PETA.” PETA, 19 Sept. 2019, www.peta.org/features/never-buy-betta-fish-as-pets-how-siamese-fighting-fish-suffer/#:~:text=What. Accessed 15 Aug. 2024.

Change, NASA Global Climate. “10 Interesting Things about Water.” Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet, climate.nasa.gov/news/2478/10-interesting-things-about-water/#:~:text=Just%203.5%20percent%20of%20Earth.

“Did You Know That Betta Fish Breathe Air?” The Tye-Dyed Iguana - Reptiles and Reptile Supplies in St. Louis., thetyedyediguana.com/blog/did-you-know-that-betta-fish-breathe-air/.

“Do Betta Fish Need Light and Do They like It? - Bettaboxx.” Www.bettaboxx.com, www.bettaboxx.com/betta-tanks/lighting#:~:text=A%20betta%20should%20be%20exposed.

“Facts about Betta Fish | PetMD.” Petmd.com, 10 Mar. 2016, www.petmd.com/fish/care/evr_fi_facts-about-betta-fish.

Pedersen, Matt. “AMAZONAS Videos: Bettas in the Wild - What They Tell Us about Minimum Tank Sizes for Bettas - AMAZONAS Magazine.” AMAZONAS Magazine, 26 Mar. 2014, www.amazonasmagazine.com/2014/03/26/amazonas-videos-bettas-in-the-wild-what-they-tell-us-about-minimum-tank-sizes-for-bettas/. Accessed 15 Aug. 2024.

“Siamese Fighting Fish | Fish | Britannica.” Www.britannica.com, www.britannica.com/animal/Siamese-fighting-fish.