Pet Tips: Marineland Betta Sphere Setup
An idea for the office, what you’ll need:
- Marineland Betta Sphere and lamp (Baby Blue)
- Gemstone marble flat stones (Translucent/white mix)
- (1) Betta fish
- Betta food.
- Be sure to wash both the sphere and gemstones with mild soap, and rinse thoroughly before setting up.
The sphere looks great and really magnifies the image of the fish, allowing you to see the true beauty and personality of your Betta Fish. Yes, they have personality. I found after a few days at work with my fish that I could pass my finger by the sphere and he would puff up, spread its tail in full glory, and try in vain to scare my finger away. Don’t worry I always let’em win. I also found that the fish has good eye sight, I don’t know if its the shape of the sphere that enhances his view, but the fish will track my finger at a distance, follow, and defend its home if my finger intrudes a certain distance to the sphere. (Who needs a mirror.)
Easy maintenance for this setup. Feed 3-4 granules of the feed, once to twice a day. I’ve been feeding twice a day and will change the food to dried worms once or twice a week. Then change the water once a week and don’t forget to cover the sphere with something when you leave for the day. Something that protects and allows ventilation. I use a cd.
Only downside to this setup, the lamp is pretty weak, just enough to brighten the water in the sphere. You also might find your co-workers laughing at you, as you torment your fish with your mighty finger, and giggle like a kid when you achieve your goal of puffing up your fish. 
Note: If your interested in getting this setup for yourself, I got it at Moanalua Pets.
