Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Another Betta question re Lucky Bamboo as a Snack?

As soon as I got my rescue fish home, I looked around the house for a "water plant" that was non-toxic to put in with him as a "soother". I had some Lucky Bamboo ( Dracena / Dracaena sanderiana ) and I cut off a 2" section that had new growth on it. I am awaiting receipt of ordered Java Moss and Ball Moss so I didn't want to shell out too much more for plants in the meantime. I put it in the tank and the old growth section floats and lets the new shoots hang down. They have been munching on the greens and seem to enjoy using it to hide and play. They particularly seem to like the green outer layer of the old growth. If I plan to use this like a treat/ snack and change it out regularly, can you see any harm in that? Since they are enjoying it, what I figure is that when I do a complete tank change once a week, I'll change out the bamboo and use the old ones as cuttings to grow more.

Another Betta question re Lucky Bamboo as a Snack?
Bettas are carnivorous,they eat meaty foods. they need bloodworms,daphnia,crushed krill,etc. They just play with plant, The bamboo plant will not do any harm and will help the bio=system.
Reply:I didn't mean answers on this question necessarily. . . I meant in general and in my experience on other boards. Didn't mean to offend. Deborah Report It

Reply:They are not vegetarian,they are insectivores.
Reply:Um the bamboo should be healthy and grow, there would be no reason to change it. Betta fish do not eat plants, they might be picking at it looking for insects or small creators to come out, as this is what they naturally eat.





Also its not a good idea to change all the water every week, having some algae growth is healthy, recommend cleaning half the tank once a month and then at the end of the month cleaning the entire tank. Over cleaning may kill your fish.





If you need to clean your tank this much then you are over feeding your fish. Remember a "hungry fish is a healthy fish. "


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