Ideal Water Parameters for a Happy Betta Infographic

Ideal Water Parameters for a Happy Betta Infographic

Title: Ideal Water Parameters for a Happy Betta

Introductory Text: The infographic emphasizes the importance of ideal water parameters for the health and happiness of Betta fish, akin to any aquatic creature.

Ideal Water Parameters List:

• Temperature: 75°-82°F (23.8°-27.7°C)
• Ammonia and Nitrite: 0 ppm (parts per million)
• Nitrate: 10-20 ppm
• GH (General Hardness): 3-4 dGH (50-66.7 ppm)
• KH (Carbonate Hardness): 3-5 dKH (53.6-89.4 ppm)
• pH: 6.5-7.5

How to Prepare Ideal Water for a Betta Fish:

• Balance the pH:
  • If the pH is lower than 6.5, add more water to the mix.
  • General tap water is around 7.5-8.5.
  • The ideal pH for Betta fish is around 6.5-7.5.
• General Hardness Check:
  • Use a quality filter to control water hardness.
  • Water from an RO (Reverse Osmosis) filter can reduce general hardness.
  • For lowering GH, use API Water Softener.
• Carbonate Hardness Fix:
  • A higher KH level increases the stability of pH.
  • Add limestone or dolomite to raise KH if it’s lower than usual.
• Temperature Control:
  • Keep the aquarium within the normal temperature range (75°-82°F) and avoid room temperature fluctuations.
• Nitrate Check:
  • Change the water to decrease nitrate levels.
  • Bottled water with a nitrate concentration near 10 ppm can be used.