They are so common in fact that they have flooded the market place, driving down their price, and leading to actual debates among betta fish enthusiasts as to whether or not Veil Tail breeders should be allowed to continue breeding them for commercial sale.
This surplus of Veil Tails is what has made them less desirable for many betta fish enthusiasts. Which in turn, has lowered their value to the point where they are now the cheapest variety of betta available to date. Their specific coloration can also have an effect on their desirability, which in turn all adds together and determines just how much people are willing to pay for them.
Pick the type of betta that best suits both your budget, and your current aquarium setup. This includes the type of decor you are using, as well as any other fish species that the betta may be sharing the aquarium with. If your betta will be sharing the aquarium with other fish, it is more cost effective to have fish that can enjoy the same food as your new betta.
With that said, if they can finish off the container of food before it would expire, then you can save money by buying a larger sized portion. What you feed your betta is very important. Although it may be cheaper to only feed your betta a diet of pellets, it can be a poor dietary option for your betta. A pellet only diet has the risk of causing bloating and constipation issues.
Feeding your betta a live food only diet can be more expensive than pellets. For this reason, we would advise feeding them a balanced diet of pellets and live, or frozen fresh foods.
There are many stores including Walmart and PetSmart that stock betta fish and offer them for extremely low prices. You shouldn't seek out these fish, though, as they're kept in terrible conditions and generally very unhealthy. Not only will these fish be unhealthy, but purchasing them supports this bad behavior by companies.
When purchasing a betta fish, you'll want to get it from a safer and more reputable store. Check out local small pet stores near you, as many actually care about the animals and keep them in good conditions. Additionally, you could purchase a betta fish from a breeder from a site like aquabid. Betta fish kept in better conditions are usually a bit more expensive, but are well worth the premium. A betta fish has more requirements than simply being thrown into a small bowl with some rocks and food.
They have needs that are rarely ever met by casual betta fish owners, but they must be met if you want your betta fish to live a full life. Fortunately, many of these required items only need to be purchased once and last a lifetime with proper maintenance. Your betta fish's tank will likely be the most expensive thing that you purchase. The absolute minimum tank size that you can get for your betta fish is 5 gallons. Anything less than that could have negative effects on your betta as they love having plenty of room to swim around and hide.
One thing to note is that some tanks, including the one linked above, come with built-in filters and lights. Both of these items are necessary for your betta fish, so it's generally cheaper to buy a tank that has these features included. Doing so will bring down your initial costs immensely -- below what we've listed out in the table. If your betta's tank doesn't come with a built-in filter, you'll need to purchase one.
A filter helps to keep your betta's tank clean and also replicates a slow moving stream -- something that bettas are used to swimming in. Many owners opt to use external canister filters such as this one , and they do an excellent job keeping a tank clean and filtered. Note that bigger tanks will require bigger filters, so look at the limitations of a filter before purchasing it.
A filter is usually a one-time purchase unless the filter is faulty in some way. Regular maintenance and changing of the internal filter is required, but it's not much of an investment time-wise or money-wise. Betta fish need to live in a specific temperature in order to remain healthy. In order to ensure that your betta fish never experiences a sub-optimal water temperature, you should attach a simple thermometer to the outside of their tank and monitor it. Of course, a thermometer won't do anything if you don't keep an eye on it.
However, you shouldn't have to worry too much if you have a nice high-quality heater. Heaters are generally recommended for aquariums that are larger than 5 gallons. You should always offer your Betta fish a varied diet that includes live and dried foods.
Betta fish are not big eaters so you can be assured they will not cost you as much as owning a dog or a cat. In saying this, it is important to offer live foods where possible. Live foods are often more pricey compared to containers of dried foods. If your Betta fish falls ill you may need to purchase medication.
It is important to consider these hidden costs when deciding if you can afford to own a Betta fish. Information on a Range of Medication can be Found Here. The Betta filter and light will generally be running 24 hour a day.
This will increase your electricity bill. Ensure that you are prepared for a small increase in your electricity bill when becoming a Betta parent. After reading this article you will get a general idea of the initial and ongoing costs associated with owning one Betta fish. Betta fish are a low cost pet that is also easy to maintain.
In saying this, no pet is cost free and it is important to ensure you can afford them on a week to week basis before committing to a new friend. The table below outlines how much one Betta fish will cost if they have a two year life span.
This does not include the initial setup costs mentioned above. When you use medications in the tank, make sure the medication does not kill off your beneficial bacteria and remove any carbon from the filter. Carbon will make the medicine unusable for the fish because it absorbs medications from the water column. A betta fish tank should be cleaned weekly. This can include water changes, cleaning algae off decorations, and gravel vacuuming the substrate.
Most cleaning supplies will be once-off, but if you have live plants or a cartridge filter that uses filter media, you will have to make additional purchases.
You can purchase filter media for good prices at your local fish store. Filter media should gradually be replaced every few months when it gets clogged up or if the carbon no longer absorbs any contaminants in the water. Live plants may require artificial lights, fertilizers, or CO2 supplements.
Betta fish are quite low maintenance, and you will not need to spend additional money on toys. Although, betta fish do need a form of enrichment to be entertained and to prevent boredom. A common favorite for betta fish is a small handheld mirror from the bird section at a pet store. This will encourage them to flare and stretch their muscles when they see their reflection in the mirror.
This activity should take no longer than 10 minutes and should only be placed in the tank three times a week. This creates a resting place for your betta when they get tired of swimming.
In the wild bettas will lay on leaves close to the surface so they can easily fill their labyrinth organ with oxygen. A heavily planted tank also provides enrichment for your betta and makes them feel closer to their natural environment. There is no way of knowing when your betta fish may fall ill, which is why it is important to save up for medications so that you can be prepared. Keeping your betta healthy is important but keeping their tank clean and correct is essential for their health and well-being.
When compared to a dog or cat, or even a hamster, betta fish cost significantly less monthly. Food and supplements will rarely have to be purchased every month because the size of the containers sold can last a good few months before it runs out since bettas do not eat a lot in comparison to furry pets. If you find you are going to be away from your betta fish for more than 2 days, you will need someone to feed your betta every day and do the necessary maintenance. The vacation food blocks sold for fish are full of fillers and unsuitable ingredients that betta fish struggle to digest.
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