A hammock is a great spot to make your Betta comfortable and fun rather than any other way. This is affordable and looks so beautiful. And the best thing about it is Betta loves it very much.
If you notice well, you’ll find that the Betta hammock seems a bit different than other common hammocks. Indeed, the differences are a lot. You have thought about it because most Betta owners liked to do it.
It features a smooth, flat surface and sits underwater attached to your aquarium glass. And it has attached with the water above the suction cup. This is why we’ll share everything you need to know about it.
Betta Hammock DIY
While looking to make a bed for the Betta, do the follow the below simple steps:
- Get a baking sheet or a silicone-made placement
- Take a piece of a square paper, but rounded corners and two sides off tabs
- Draw the hammock’s outline and cut the shape of the paper to get a template
- Cut out the silicone or baking sheet using the paper template
- Get holes on both sides of the tab to use them as windows for your Betta
- Fold your hammock in its haft part and make another small hole throughout the tab
- Hang a prepared hammock near the water above the suction cup
Why Should You Use A Betta Hammock?
Two reasons are out there to use it for your aquarium. The first one is Betta fish loves napping in hammocks. And another one is hammocks are easy to use and get enough oxygen. Because it could not resemble human lazed ones, it provides a similar use.
This type of hammock avail your Bettas with a safer place to relax and rest. It’s suitable for their nap. You can find the betas are sleeping heads buried, floating in the substrates, or hiding in the plants.
But underneath your aquarium surface is their most popular place to chill. So, when they get a hammock at the lower part of the water, they feel much more comfortable. You can think of it as your Bettas’ bed.
Besides, Bettas gulp in the air full of their mouth; they like to sit near the water surface on a hammock. This fish comes with a special organ, a “labyrinth,” that’s indeed a lung. Due to this organ, your Betta can get an easy breath from the water surface.
Often they gulp for air; that’s their normal behavior, and Betta likes to do it with pleasure. Also, some breeds have larger fins, which is nice. But, these fins make their swimming a bit tougher. In this case, large finned betas get great support while having a suitable hammock.
More Advantages Of Using Betta Hammock
Among some other advantages to getting from a Betta, a hammock include-
- Betta likes them to gulp, sleep, and play with
- They’re easy to remove while cleaning
- They need a small space to set up
- Rest on the hammock’s suction cup with relaxing
What To Do When Your Bettas Don’t Use Their Hammock?
Most Bettas indeed like to enjoy their hammock. But, some of them may refuse to even go near a hammock. You have to find out why your Bettas are not using the hammock. Here are some potential reasons below:
- Betta might be in a powerful current
- It’s not set at the right place where your Betta loves
- Betta may dislike resting on a hammock when it’s in a calm place
- You may leave aquarium lights on
How To Solve These Issues?
When the issue is your Betta is not going to use a hammock, you should think about the placement. Check the hammock if it’s situating in a strong current. In this issue, your Betta feels disturbed when they find a hammock in a flow of tough current.
So, you have to move the hammock into a quieter spot. It should be away from the bubble, outflow, and other things that can move the water. But, don’t forget your hammock might not like to sit on a hammock when it’s in a very calm spot.
That’s why you need to spend some more time observing your Betta and know its habits. It’ll help you to find its preferred sport it loves much to rest and relax in the aquarium.
Another possible issue is to leave the light of the aquarium on. It’s because Betta loves to sleep in shade and darkness at night. This is why if you keep the lights on for 24 hours, you may avoid using your given hammock.
Where Should You Place Your Betta Hammock?
If your Betta likes it on the top or middle, you should put it out there. But, you can keep it in all height levels by experimenting. Instructions come with the hammock; recommended you place it 2cm (¾ inches) below the aquarium surface.
Making it relaxed and happy is the main goal regardless of the position. Apart from the above-said spots, you also can consider the below places:
- Near a filter outflow
- Near a heater
Bottom Line
In nature, Betta loves to enjoy the upper side of the aquarium. And using a Betta hammock means allowing it to do it in style and comfort.
If your aquarium is missing its resting place, do it as soon as possible. A Betta hammock DIY will help you make Betta happier than it is without one.
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