Another betta fish question?

Question

when cleaning my betta's tank, can I use one of those little green nets to move him into a cup until i'm done cleaning it? will the net hurt the fish?

Answer 1

yes u could use the net...

they use them at stores

Answer 2

There is a slight chance that your betta's fins might be torn when you use a net and since I raise show bettas, I prefer to scoop my betta rather than net him.  My half moon bettas have huge finnage and it takes time for rips and tears to repair so extra caution is better than being sorry.  Scooping works for all show fish, from guppies to goldfish.  

Answer 3

yuor betta will be fine! they wouldnt make a net that would hurt your fish! lol! anyway, dont move yuor fish to often like every 2 days or something, because it can stress yuor fish and it will die. what i do is every week i keep my betta in is tank and just change 20% of the water, and when i see thatits getting dirty and it has algea and everything thn i take my betta out and clean it, i do that so i dont stress my fish. he acually wants to go into the cup when i put it in the water! lol! but also when i put the tip of my finger in the water he chases my finger! hes my little explorer! but ayway, until your tank or bowl gets dirty and has algea and everything just change 20% of the water, he'll be be better and wont get so stressed! hoped i helped!

Answer 4

The net will only hurt him if you do something stupid with it =o

Answer 5

use the net it doesnt hurt the fish

Answer 6

yes you can use a net, or you could use a small cup to scoop him out, this way he won't feel like he's dying in that small amount of time before you put him in the cup.  But he will survive either way, and its nice that you care so much about you little betta.

Answer 7

yes thats fine they just cant stay out of water that long. the green nets asre for any kind of fish.

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Answer 8

Why are you taking him out?

Add a filter and just do weekly 15-25% water changes instead of 100% changes which seriously stress out your fish, and kill any beneficial bacteria.

To answer your question..

The green nets are fine, as long as your careful because occasionally their fins can get stuck.

You should have to problem scooping him out, though I do not recommend it.

And make sure the cup has his old water, so as not to stress him out further.

Answer 9

it wont hurt him. Its fine to use the net. +P