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A Beginner Betta Tank Guide
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A Beginner's Guide to setting up a Betta fish tank with all items required, totaling less than $80 with discounts!
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Accessories
 
Plants

Required

The following items are essential to starting your Betta fish aquarium. 

 
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10 Gallons is my personal minimum recommendation for a betta fish tank with a thriving echo system.
Imagitarium Open-Glass Aquarium Tank, 10 Gallon | Petco
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Betta fish have delicate fins that do better with sand substrate. Contains live bacteria to help jumpstart tank setup.
Carib Sea Super Naturals Moonlight Sand 10lb
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Sponger Filters produce a smaller current optimal for betta fish fins.
Aquaneat 3 Pack Aquarium Sponge Filter for Breeding
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Dual outlet is important. One outlet will be used with the air pump, and the other outlet can be used with a bubbler.
HITOP Aquarium Dual Outlet w/ Aerator Accessories - 10 Gallon Air Pump for Freshwater Tanks
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I recommend purchasing an extra in the future incase of a power outage. Usually, heaters are the first to go.
Hitop 50W Adjustable Aquarium Heater, Submersible Fish Tank Heater Thermostat with Suction Cup
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Helps keep track of the tank's water temperature, which is especially important during power outages.
Imagitarium Aquarium Strip Thermometer | Petco
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Accessories

The following items are cool accessories to support your fish.

 
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The cutest bed for a betta you have ever seen!
Imagitarium Lotus Lounger Betta Bed, 4" Diameter | Petco
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Silk plants only!
Imagitarium Blue Purple Leaf Mix Silk Aquarium Plant, Large/X-Large | Petco
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Great for kids and for your bottom dwellers. Betta may explore too!
Aquarium Underground Tunnel Cave Two Hole
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Plants

Plants are a great addition to aquariums because they help add oxygen. Any plants shown are for beginner-level care.

 
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Marimo Moss Balls provide minimal filtration and aeration. Sometimes they are a resting place for bettas too.
2 Live Marimo Moss Balls for Fish Tank
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