Now we all know this isn’t the cheapest hobby, so it can sting a little to see the price of some of the larger tanks, but it’s a necessary investment if you want to succeed in building a beautiful tank while simultaneously keeping your betta fish healthy. If you are serious about caring for your betta fish, the size of your tank should be one of your biggest considerations. The minimum tank size for a betta fish is at least 10 gallons, but that’s a bare minimum. What Size Aquariums Do Betta Fish Need?ĭon’t be fooled into thinking betta fish can live happily in a fishbowl. The biggest issue I see with beginners trying to care for a betta fish is keeping them in tanks that are far too small. Things like temperature, water parameters, filtration, lighting, and diet all need to be consistent and natural for your fish.
Our goal with our betta fish tanks is to simulate their natural environment as closely as possible. These are usually vast and with the tropical climate, the waters are generally quite warm. In their natural habitat, betta fish are typically found in small, shallow streams and rice paddies in Thailand. If you are looking for a specific piece of information, you can head straight to that particular section: This is an intensive, in-depth guide covering several topics for how to take care of a betta fish. This guide will cover everything you need to know from the size of the tank, the filtration system, the water temperature, their diet, and even how to decorate your aquarium to accurately replicate the betta fish’s natural environment. That’s why I decided to write this betta fish care guide – to teach you absolutely everything you need to know about caring for these beautiful freshwater fish. It’s easy to be misled if you are a beginner.
Their wild, eye-catching coloring has made them one of the most popular fish in the aquarium hobby and a lot of misinformation is available online. Betta splendens (also known as Siamese fighting fish) are an incredibly popular freshwater fish who’s beautiful and vividly coloured tails can be found elegantly swimming in aquariums all around the world.
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