4 TYPES OF FISH WHICH CAN LIVE IN A BOWL

Lets be straight I hate bowls, And keeping a fish in it nahhh!!!!!

They are really small, and fish can’t even Roam around quite properly and they get dirty pretty quickly. 

And the fish living in the bowl often come closer to the surface as they don’t get enough oxygen supply.

All tropical fish do not fit in a bowl, because they need more oxygen to breadth, only the small fish can be fitted in the bowl,

And here are some of them

1)GUPPY

Guppies are pretty small fish which can fit right in the bowl and also they require lil amount of oxygen, they have a beautiful dorsalfin and a person can easily distinguish between male and female as the male guppies are very beautiful and have a well lit up colour. These fish reproduce very quickly and they have a life span of 2years. There are more than 100 varieties of guppies all around the world. 

2)BETTA FISH

Commonly called as FIGHTING FISH, it is one of my favourite variety of fish either because of their beautiful fin colour or their behaviour. They are territorial fish and they don't enjoy other fish roaming in their territory, not even his own kind.they are preferred to be kept alone and that can breadth oxygen directly from the air that's why they are kept in bowls.

3)NEON TETRA

Tetras are pretty beautiful fish perfect for beginners, as they are small good looking and they preferably go about in groups 3-5 fish come together to form a school of tetras, They are pretty entertaining to watch.

4)GOLDFISH

Pretty famous fish as they are known by their colour, these fish look beautiful in bowls as they are very active and easy to look after, one can even gift him as a token of love, but they do mess up the place quickly since we cant implant a filter I recommend you to clean the bowl weekly.

KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER

*The fish mentioned above are very small fish size ranging from 2-5 cm big

* water should be changed once per 4 days as to dissolve oxygen for fish to breath

*I prefer to use aquatic plants in the bowl

*do not overfeed, because these fish are small they require less fish food

*Keep in mind to check water temperature (tetras, guppies)

BETTA FISH

             Betta fish or also called as “Siamese fighting fish” is one of my favourite freshwater fish, It is either because of their perfect blend of their beauty, aggressiveness, and personality, I just love them in this article lets talk about their habitat, appearance, feeding and how to look after them in your home aquarium.

HABITAT

Betta fish is a popular fish in the world of the aquarist, they are origins or Thailand and belong to the family of gourami, they live in slow-moving rivers, small creeks or even rice paddies, they have a unique way to adapt to its surroundings because they are becoming a true labyrinth fish, they can live outside of  water for a short period of time, as they can inhale oxygen directly from the air, that’s the main reason why they can sustain themselves in stagnant water and oxygen-deficient water

People on 19^th century are known to have bred betta due to their line of aggression in the wild, and in captivity the fight lasts only for a few minutes  before one fish backs off or the willingness to fight is over, they can live in the water where the temperature ranges from 76-80 degree.

APPEARANCE

Bettas which appear in the wild are completely different when compared to the once which are bred by the aquarists, bettas which are found  in the wild are small rounded fins are dab brown in colours, The spectacular colour which is present now is due to the long generation of selective breeding. 

The vibrant colour exhibited by the fish is due to pigmentation present in their skin, and they also exhibit such colour only when they are agitated.

Breeders have developed various types of betta throughout the generations.

*veil tail

* crown tail

*comb tail

*half-moon tail

*rose tail

*feathered tail

And a never ending list goes on.

FEEDING

Bettas diet consist of high protein and fibre, in the wild, they feed on blood worms, shrimps and almost any small fish. They have upturned mouth which allows them to feed on anything floating on the surface of the water, feeding them with commercial food or pellets  are also fine because they contain all the ingredients to promote their growth and digestion.

TANK REQUIREMENTS

Many new owner considering their size put them in a small bowl, just because they are small doesn’t mean they do not like to explore a lot, according to me 6 gallon tank is perfect for a betta fish, and also they like to jump a lot so remember to buy yourself an aquarium lid, betta fish are known as “Siamese fighting fish”, because of their aggressiveness towards their own kind  therefore all bettas including both male and female should be housed separately, bettas are not used to swim in strong current so I recommend the owner to use a less powerful filter like a sponge filter is suitable, And I also recommend to use a bright coloured light so that your boy gets well lit up and look beautiful, Decoration is a great source of enrichment to your aquarium, so design a look that is both beautiful and fun for your pet to explore consider adding live aquarium plants which can make your aquarium look natural.

KEY THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

*Maintain water PH about 5-7

*Water temperature about 70-80 degree

*Do  not put to bettas on the same tank

*Do not over feed them
here's what happens when two betta fish are put in a single tank-