RO/DI Ok for Betta ?

[Captainhemo]

Hey All
I'm setting up a samll tank that will be home to a betta for my neice. Will RO/DI water be ok ? There will be no plants or anything other than the plastic stuff she wants to put in there
Thanks

[banditpowdercoat]

Will be perfect, Our Betta has lived over a year in a 10g with RO/DI.

[Bloodasp]

I don't see any problems using it though I'd probably let the water age a bit before using it.

[Wingin It]

IMO, no need to even let it age. I've bred Bettas on freshly declorinated tap water...they're not fancy fish. If you want to make him feel really good, then add some Almond Leaf Extract or an Almond Leaf...they seem to like it.

[Captainhemo]

Thanks guys. Will try the almond extract/leaf and see what he thinks.
We set the tank up today.
It's funny, she's (my neice) had the tank at my place as a nono reef for 5 years, now she decides she wants a betta and some plastic plants etc. Tore it all down, moved everything over to my tank/sump and then moved the tank etc over to her mom's place. We've got it all set up in her bedroom and she is pretty excited which is the whole point.;
Betta goes in tomorrow
I'm sure we'll be posting a pic or two .. Thanks again

[Myka]

Personally, I would use dechlorinated tap water. RO/DI is quite harsh, and is ok in our saltwater tanks because we add a salt mix which essentially has a whole lots of minerals and elements in it which make it much more fish friendly. For freshwater, Kent makes a couple of great products called RO Right and pH Stable which work hand in hand to provide the minerals to make RO/DI freshwater fish friendly. Bettas do enjoy Blackwater Extract in their water, but you may not like the look of it.

[Captainhemo]

Originally Posted by Myka

Personally, I would use dechlorinated tap water. RO/DI is quite harsh, and is ok in our saltwater tanks because we add a salt mix which essentially has a whole lots of minerals and elements in it which make it much more fish friendly. For freshwater, Kent makes a couple of great products called RO Right and pH Stable which work hand in hand to provide the minerals to make RO/DI freshwater fish friendly. Bettas do enjoy Blackwater Extract in their water, but you may not like the look of it.

That is exactly what I was concerned about. Anyhow, too late now, he's in and so far seems happy enogh. .
As they do water changes, I'll suggest they start using either RO Right or Equalibrium

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by Wingin It

IMO, no need to even let it age. I've bred Bettas on freshly declorinated tap water...they're not fancy fish. If you want to make him feel really good, then add some Almond Leaf Extract or an Almond Leaf...they seem to like it.

Beta typically live in dirtier water. Labyrinth fish haave two sets of lungs that allow them to breath our air when needed. Thats the reason they gulp at the surface and that some people feel its ok to let it live in a tea cup.

Some people add "black water" additive for betas as well.

So... sure RO is probably ok... but overkill for a beta. Save your money.

[Wingin It]

Originally Posted by paddyob

Beta typically live in dirtier water. Labyrinth fish haave two sets of lungs that allow them to breath our air when needed. .

When I lived in Thailand I used to see Bettas living in their ponds, they really don't move around that much 'cause movement alerts predators like the nasty turtles that love to eat them. Being in a smaller tank/bowl just isn't ideal. I even keep several Bettas (1 male : 8 females) in a 6 ft assorted tank...they really just sit on plants near the surface and chill.

[reef-keeper]

Why not use a 50/50 mix if you have some concerns?