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Lily Vase Series 6. Labrynth Lung
Means Surface Air Bettas are a little more anatomically advanced than your average freshwater fish. They have what is called a labrynth lung. It is a small organ located near the top of their gills. This lung enables bettas to breath air from the outside. The only thing bad is that their gills are not quite as able as a regular freshwater fish at filtering air from the water. This explains why you can keep a betta in a container with no filter and no air supply. When you place your friend in a lily vase then plop the plant on top in that little plastic holder, essentially you are eliminating their air supply. Some air gets through but not enough to keep the betta healthy. Removing the plant all together is best but if you insist on having this particular plant in the vase you need to keep the water away from the bottom of the plastic rest and insert a straw through the roots and snip it off. This helps air flow even though it isn't as free as it should be. If you want a live plant, try another type that lives in water but does not require plugging up the entire opening. The plant is preventing your fish from breathing properly.
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