Can Beta Fish Live In Distilled Water?
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Beta fish, also known as Betta fish are a popular type of pet for many people all around the world. Beta fish are also known as the Siamese fighting fish. Contrary to popular belief, they are fairly low maintenance pets, and can share a bowl with other fish. Beta fish do not need an expansive environment; a small fish bowl will suit them just fine. Though they make fairly passive companions for other types of fish, two Beta fish sharing a bowl will not work.
Distilled water is often used for this type of fish, but there is some debate as to whether this more expensive alternative is necessary. One thing that most experts agree on is that a Beta fish owner should not use water that comes directly from the faucet. This is because this type of water is high in chlorine, and other harmful minerals.
Beta fish should be kept in an environment which closely resembles their natural habitat. Since Beta fish mostly originate in Malaysia, and live amongst the paddy fields, they will become increasingly lethargic if the water in their tank is consistently at a temperature below seventy five degrees.
Many breeders and keepers of Beta fish argue that distilled water is unsuitable for them. Distilled water is pure, which means that there are no minerals in it. If you are thinking of filling your Beta bowl with water you would drink from your purification system, this might be unwise without first adding other minerals. The point is that Beta fish need access to some of the minerals found in water. Though it might not appear to be the case on first glance, there is a difference between distilled water, and water which has been put through a reverse osmosis system. Distilled water is usually double purified, or repeatedly put through a semi-permeable membrane to reduce contamination, whereas the RO system still allows for some of the minerals to exist in the water.
The local pet store is a good bulk supplier of water which has been treated by a reverse osmosis system. The pet store is a good place to also get pertinent information about the wellbeing of your beta fish. The point is, that whether you use distilled water, RO treated water, or tap water, it is important to monitor the mineral content and add mineral supplements if you find them to be lacking.
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