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If I have two fish tanks with one fish in each tank, do you think it would be good to switch the fish to different tanks now and then, for a change?

Asked by jca (36062points) April 9th, 2011

I have two Siamese fighting fish (a.k.a betta fish). One fish is in a one gallon tank with a filter and no heat. The other fish is in a five gallon tank with a filter and heater. I have had both fish and both tanks for about a month. If you think this question sounds naive, please forgive me, as I am new to the aquarium thing.

Do you think it would be a good thing to switch the fish into the opposite tanks now and then? I am really wondering because the fish in the heated, larger tank is more active, and I am wondering if the other fish might like to try that out for a while. I am considering getting a heater for the smaller tank, but in the meantime I was considering switching the fish for variety.

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dxs's avatar

Just put them in the five gallon tank together ;) kidding haha
Well, I heard that fish have to have a steady habitat temperature, so if there’s a heater, then I don’t think you should.
A little tip is to change the onegallon-fish’s water at least once a week—they’ll live longer and be happier!

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bobbinhood's avatar

Fish are pretty sensitive to temperature changes. I would not simply switch the fish between the tanks as this could harm their immune systems. It would be wise to invest in a second heater so that both fish can live in an environment with a stable temperature. This short article is a helpful resource.

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FluffyChicken's avatar

No. sudden changes of most kinds are really really bad for fish, but especially temperature and water composition. My family has lost fish because of temperature changes.

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Adirondackwannabe's avatar

Fish hate any sudden changes in anything. Is there a way you could divide the larger tank to keep the fighting fish separate and still keep them both in the bigger tank? Bigger is always better when it comes to fish tanks.

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