Betta Fish: Is this good for betta fish as a cave?
Is this good for betta fish as a cave?
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MeowmeowMortbird on
I would be a little worried about the little guy getting stuck in the window holes on the right one. Otherwise, these seem cute and safe.
Since they’re not designated for aquarium use (I’m assuming), I recommend soaking them in aquarium water for a week or more just to be sure they’re not gonna fall apart or have their coatings dissolve into the water. In general, ceramics are an extremely safe option, but I’d still test just to be sure.
dcl415 on
No, betas are most likely going to get stuck or try to get stuck in the openings
K_nowbody_ on
Get the one on the left as a betta may get stuck in holes on the right.
Green-Conversation72 on
Fill in any small holes and they’ll be fine. You could use silicone or something to stuff them as long as it’s aquarium safe
cycaladium on
one on the left seems great, just make sure there aren’t any sharp bits on the one you buy. sometimes ceramics are fired with tiny bits of hard debris poking out on accident, especially if the product is mass-produced
RadiantPreparation33 on
Those are very cute but like others have said bettas are insanely brave and silly 🤪 they will try to squeeze through just about anything I can’t tell you how many times mine have gotten stuck between plants and driftwood that was to close to the glass and I had to move it back so they could get out so now I always say if your finger can’t fit through then they will get stuck because there going to try and push through but the one without any windows is totally fine or you could super glue gel some plants in the tiny window openings so they won’t even try to get through or glue a bunch of moss over it but I would definitely soak it first with treated water to make sure it doesn’t fall apart and or the paint come off
Few_Lead_4906 on
I don’t know what candle holders are glazed with, considering that they have to endure heat they might be safe but i personally would prefer items labeled for aquarium use.
If they were labeled food safe at least i would maybe consider trying, but it would not be worth it for me to find out if they hold up long-term use under water.
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I would be a little worried about the little guy getting stuck in the window holes on the right one. Otherwise, these seem cute and safe.
Since they’re not designated for aquarium use (I’m assuming), I recommend soaking them in aquarium water for a week or more just to be sure they’re not gonna fall apart or have their coatings dissolve into the water. In general, ceramics are an extremely safe option, but I’d still test just to be sure.
No, betas are most likely going to get stuck or try to get stuck in the openings
Get the one on the left as a betta may get stuck in holes on the right.
Fill in any small holes and they’ll be fine. You could use silicone or something to stuff them as long as it’s aquarium safe
one on the left seems great, just make sure there aren’t any sharp bits on the one you buy. sometimes ceramics are fired with tiny bits of hard debris poking out on accident, especially if the product is mass-produced
Those are very cute but like others have said bettas are insanely brave and silly 🤪 they will try to squeeze through just about anything I can’t tell you how many times mine have gotten stuck between plants and driftwood that was to close to the glass and I had to move it back so they could get out so now I always say if your finger can’t fit through then they will get stuck because there going to try and push through but the one without any windows is totally fine or you could super glue gel some plants in the tiny window openings so they won’t even try to get through or glue a bunch of moss over it but I would definitely soak it first with treated water to make sure it doesn’t fall apart and or the paint come off
I don’t know what candle holders are glazed with, considering that they have to endure heat they might be safe but i personally would prefer items labeled for aquarium use.
If they were labeled food safe at least i would maybe consider trying, but it would not be worth it for me to find out if they hold up long-term use under water.