Stimulating Slow or Fast Growth
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Slow Growth |
Fast Growth |
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The Good |
The Bad |
The Good |
The Bad |
| It is thought
that bettas that mature later will have a longer life span. |
It will
take you longer to breed to the next generation. |
You will be able to breed the next generations sooner. | Faster growth can possibly mean a shorter life span. |
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TO STIMULATE SLOW GROWTH |
TO STIMULATE FAST GROWTH |
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| 1:
Lower water temperatures, approximately 74°F - 80°F. |
1:
Warmer water temperatures, approximately 80°F - 84°F. |
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| 2: Foods | 2: Foods | ||
| 2a: Live Foods 1-2 times per day | 2a: Live Foods 5-6 times per day | ||
| 2b: Start dry foods at about 1 month | 2b: Never switch, stay with live foods | ||
| 3: Water Quality | 3: Water Quality | ||
| 3a: Clean bottom of tank once per week for the first month | 3a: Partial water changes every 2-3 days | ||
| 3b: Partial water changes to be started after one month | |||
| 4: Leave all juveniles in the grow out tank until you notice fighting or torn fins. | 4: Jar males as soon as they are identified or merely jar the largest juveniles. | ||