| Knowing how to care for your Betta fish is very | | | | make sure that the plant does not have leaves that |
| important in order for it to survive. There are many | | | | will catch on the fins of the Betta. Some plants have |
| choices when it comes to choosing between various | | | | spiny foliage that can catch the fins and tear them. |
| betta aquariums. If you have just purchased a Betta, | | | | The best choice is to choose either fake plants for |
| you're probably setting up his home. The first thing | | | | your tank or live plants that have well rounded |
| you need is a tank. The bigger the tank, the better, | | | | foliage. Aquarium gravel is a good way to ground the |
| since bettas tend to be happier with more territory. | | | | plants into the tank. Using clay can make the tank |
| If you have no other fish, a three to five gallon tank | | | | water murky and not a pleasant place for your Betta |
| is a great choice. If you do have other fish, choosing | | | | to live. |
| a larger tank would be more fitting and make it less | | | | Planting live plants into your tank will also require |
| crowded. Although it isn't a good idea to place a | | | | them to be fed as well as the Betta. One of the |
| Betta in with other fish, it has been done. Bettas are | | | | main deficiencies that plants have when planted into |
| very territorial and will attack other fish that wander | | | | gravel is iron. You can prevent this by using iron |
| into their territory. | | | | supplements. Be sure to research the plants you plan |
| Most betta aquariums have some sort of decor, | | | | to place in your tank before purchasing to make sure |
| whether it is a single plant, decorative gravel, or a | | | | they are compatible with your Betta and that you |
| small cave. The more creative you are with your | | | | are not wasting time or money on something that |
| aquarium, the happier your Betta will be. Many new | | | | may or may not live. |
| Betta owners use a vase to keep their Betta in. This | | | | Betta fish tanks come in all shapes and sizes from |
| is all good as long as the vase is large enough for the | | | | the smallest vase to huge 50 plus gallon tanks. There |
| Betta to swim around, explore, and not be crowded | | | | are so many various types to choose from you are |
| into a very small space. A comfortably sized aquarium | | | | sure to find one that fits your decor and make your |
| is always your best bet for a happy Betta fish. | | | | Betta very happy. |
| When placing plants in a betta aquarium you should | | | | |