What kind of plant can I put with a betta fish?

Popular types include Amazon frogbit, red root floaters, and even floating stem plants (like the aforementioned water sprite). Because of the fluffy roots and dense foliage, your betta feels safe enough to build his bubble nest or take a little nap surrounded by plant life.

Can you put a betta and a goldfish together?

Yes, betta fish can live with goldfish, but it’s not advisable due to their different habitat requirements. Moreover, they have different dietary requirements, which makes feeding them in the same tank a bit difficult.

Should I put a plant in with my betta fish?

Plants are great for betta tanks because they provide hiding places, make the tank feel more natural, and keep your betta entertained. Live plants produce more oxygen and help remove ammonia, they also harbor beneficial bacteria, reduce algae problems and create a more natural environment.

Do betta fish eat plant roots?

When the trend of keep a plant on top of a betta bowl first became popular, it was a common misconception that the betta would feed on the roots of the betta and wouldn’t need to be fed…that could hardly be farther from the truth. Bettas are carnivores, meaning they eat meaty food… NOT plants.

Can a betta live with a pothos plant?

Betta fish CAN live in the same aquarium as the pothos plant is growing. Pothos plants will happily grow out the top of the Bettas tank and the Betta will benefit from the pothos removing nitrates from the water.

How many plants does a betta need?

For a natural-looking habitat, try to only use two or three different plant species. It is often easier to plant these plants once the tank is already partially filled with water.

Do Bettas like floating plants?

For a Betta tank, floating plants create great cover and can even encourage your Betta to build bubble nests. Through Water Sprite is known to grow very quickly, it is one of the easiest plants to trim.

Can I put a peace lily in a betta tank?

2 Unfortunately, for the Betta, if the Lily vase is not set up with an open space at the top of the water, the Betta may become deprived of the oxygen it needs to survive. The Peace Lily Vase-Siamese Fighting combination has persisted as a popular fad, but it is neither natural nor healthy for the fish.

Do betta fish eat roots of plants?

Do betta fish eat peace lily roots?

It is a myth that the Betta fish will eat the plant material from the lily — they need regular food and care to stay happy and healthy. There has been some controversy surrounding the practice of growing a peace lily in a bowl with a Betta fish.