| Although it is tempting to keep a betta fish in one | | | | tank and are more comfortable for the betta fish. |
| of those cute little bowls that you see in the pet | | | | The natural plants help control nitrite level and aid |
| stores, this is not the best type of betta fish | | | | in oxygenation. |
| tank. If you want to have a healthy, colorful, and | | | | Substrate: Use about ¼ to ½ inch of |
| long living pet, it is important to provide | | | | gravel that is purchased from your pet store. |
| comfortable home for him. | | | | Natural colors are preferable. |
| Tank Size: The natural habitats of betta fish are | | | | Lighting:The betta fish and plants will need at least |
| the slow-moving streams, rice paddies, or shallow | | | | 8 hours of light per day. If the tank is positioned |
| pools of warm water. They need room to swim | | | | to get natural sunlight for this period, this is fine. |
| around and find their hiding places. The optimum | | | | However, if not, a light will need to be added. The |
| tank size should be at least 5 gallons and up to 10 | | | | light should be turn off at night to establish a |
| gallons. If you use a smaller tank or bowl, the | | | | regular sleeping routine for the betta. |
| water will have to be changed more frequently. | | | | Water: Water from the tap in your kitchen is |
| Tank Cover: Betta fish are known to be able to | | | | okay. However, it must be treated to remove |
| easily jump out of the tank. Therefore, it is | | | | the chlorine and allowed to sit for 3-5 days to |
| imperative to have a cover to prevent him from | | | | allow all of the chlorine to evaporate. It is not |
| jumping out when no one is at home. | | | | recommended to use bottled or purified water. |
| Plants: Natural plants provide more benefits to the | | | | |