| Starting your own Betta fish tank is easy, you just | | | | pointy rocks or decorations because they tend to |
| have to know what will be a healthy environment for | | | | tear Betta fins. You also do not have to place hard |
| your fish and then you're all set. You can use tap | | | | plastic plants in your aquarium because they can be |
| water but make sure to have it treated to remove | | | | rough on the fins. One way to test if the plant is too |
| chlorine and allow it to sit for 3 to 5 days. It is not | | | | hard is by using a pantyhose. If the plastic plant will |
| recommended either to use bottled or purified water. | | | | tear a pair of pantyhose when rubbed against it then |
| More water is better but a 5 gallon tank is pretty | | | | it will most likely damage your fish's fins. Silky plants |
| much acceptable. If you would like to mix your Betta | | | | are still better than other artificial plants. Bettas love |
| with other fish or aquatic animals, you should use at | | | | lounging on the leaves to hide or sleep in them. You |
| least 10 gallons of water. As a general rule, larger | | | | can always use natural plants to provide more |
| tanks enhance the Betta's quality of life. | | | | comfort to your fish. Natural plants help in controlling |
| One of the unique characteristics of a Betta is that it | | | | nitrite level. |
| has the ability to breathe oxygen in both air and | | | | For your Betta fish tank substrate, you can use |
| water so ventilation is not needed. One important | | | | about ¼ inch to ½ inch of gravel that |
| note though, Bettas are known to have the ability to | | | | you can purchase from your local pet store. With |
| easily jump out of the tank so it is mandatory to | | | | regard to lighting, your fish will need at least 8 hours |
| have a cover. You can decorate your Betta fish tank | | | | of light everyday. If the tank is in a position where it |
| with gravel, colored stones, corals, silk plants and | | | | gets natural sunlight then this is great but if not, a |
| small cave-like structure to hide. There are a lot of | | | | light should be added. Remember to turn off the light |
| aquarium ornaments to choose from. You also have | | | | at night so the Betta can establish a regular sleeping |
| to add a gentle filter and a small heater. As we all | | | | pattern. |
| know, Bettas are used to warm water. Do not put | | | | |