How To Care

Veiltail betta is easy to breed but difficult to maintain, small in size around 1.5 to 2-inch length, this fish prefers a temperature of 75-80 degrees. The minimum maintained temperature is 75 degrees. If the temperature is down their swim speed slows and become ill or in extreme conditions they die. You can use the heater to maintain temperature.

Veiltail needs 10 gallons of water to survive. Their natural habitat is slow-moving, so it is important to resemble their natural habitat. Strong water flow may harm their delicate fins and tails.

Another important thing is to maintain water parameters; maintain a perfectly balanced PH between 6.8 to 7.5. they are sensitive to the hardness of the water and maintain a hardness range of 5-20. Soft water leads to good health while hard water may indicate disease.

How to determine bettas health

As a trainer you can monitor the health of the bettas, there are a few signs that determine whether betta is healthy or not:

Appetites

Bettas love eating, when you feed betta they act differently every time. When the feeding time they come to the feeding area. When the food is given, they immediately start feeding. If they do not have to eat food, that is a sign of sickness.

Bubble nest

The nest is a collection of bubbles that are on the surface of the water. When the fish are happy and comfortable, they blow bubbles on the nest. Only males can do this.

Vibrant color

Healthy betta has a beautiful and vibrant color. If they are sick, the fins are dull in color. If the fish are stress their appearance is changed, and they develop fish stripes. This strip develops horizontal straps across the fish's body.

Easy swimming

A healthy betta is easy to swim, if you notice betta has trouble in swimming or move in a direction, your fish might be ill. You should consult a doctor.