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COMPLETE Betta Fish Tank and Care Guide
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items Looking for a new aquatic friend? This list has the complete setup for all things betta fish! Remember that bettas cannot be housed with other fish, but they may tolerate snails or small shrimp. Enjoy your new friend! **DISCLAIMER: this list is only ...
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Tank Setup and Accessories
Diet and Health
Maintainance
Tank Setup and Accessories
5 gallons is the minimum tank size. Plastic plants, rough surfaced hides, and painted rocks can harm your fish!
This tank kit is a great shell for your aquarium and comes in multiple sizes. Great price too!
Top Fin® Essentials Aquarium Starter Kit
This little filter is nice and quite, has adjustable flow, and one of the cheapest on the market. Super sturdy, one of my favorite purchases!
DaToo Small Hang On Aquarium Filter
This heater is a little pricy, but worth it! For a five gallon you'll want about 50W to keep the tank between 75-80 degrees, betta fish are tropical!
Aqueon® Preset 50W Submersible Aquarium Heater
This sand is a great option, especially if youre going to try to do live plants. Its very natural looking and affordable. Remeber to rinse it before use!
Aqua Natural Delta Bio-Substrate, Brown, 5 lbs. | Petco
This gravel can be a good choice if you don't like the look of sand or don't want live plants. Just make sure you get a natural color and nothing painted!
Top Fin® Premium Aquarium Gravel - Classic Beach
These fake plants are soft enough to keep your fishes fins safe and add a nice natural look.
Top Fin® Artificial Aquarium Plant Variety Pack - Up to 8"
This pack of silk plants is beautiful and will add nice height to your tank
Imagitarium Background Plant Multi-Pack Silk Aquarium Plants | Petco
I love this log so much and so do my fish! A cute place for them to hideout near the surface
Zoo Med Floating Betta Log
This little bridge will add another hideaway for your betta and bring in some live moss which will help keep your water clear and clean!
Christmas Moss Bridge Aquarium Decor | Glass Aqua
Mopani and drift wood can be a great addition as long as there are no sharp edges. Run a pair of tights along the edges and if it snages, its too sharp for fish fins!
Zoo Med Mopani Wood Aquarium Ornament
Another great substrate option, especially for live plants! Packed with nutrients and very natural!
Fluval Plant Shrimp Stratum Plant - Aquarium Substrate for Planted Tanks | Chewy
Diet and Health
Bettas are insectivores! Poor diet, stress, bad breeding or water quality can cause a variety of illness. Here are some food recommendations and medicines to keep on hand.
This pellet food is a great option, especially when paired with frozen options!
Fluval FL-Bug Bites Tropical for Reptiles and Amphibians - 3.5 oz
Frozen bloodworms are a tasty treat for bettas and can be stored in the freezer for a while
Omega™One Frozen Bloodworms
These freeze dried bugs are a decent alternative to frozen foods. Just be sure to use these as a suppplement or treat once a week to add variety.
Zoo Med Betta Dial Treat Fish Treat | Chewy.com
Kanaplex is basically a betta cure all. If you suspect something is wrong with your fish, research the symptoms, chances are it can be treated with this product!
Seachem KanaPlex - 5 g / 0.2 oz
Maintainance
This siphon/vacuum is so helpful when doing weekly water changes. Be sure to change 35-50% of your tanks water weekly!
Sungrow Aquarium Siphon Vacuum - Reliable Gravel Vacuum for Efficient Tank Cleanup | Chewy
I cannot say enough good things about this kit! A water test kit is absolutely essential!! When doing water changes, make sure your tanks chemical levels are suitable for your fish.
API® Freshwater Aquarium Master Test Kit
this product will dechlorinize your tap water during water changes and help your tanks pH, highly recommend.
API® Stress Coat Tap Water Aquarium Conditioner
Having this on hand is great for algae outbreaks!
API Algae Scraper Glass Aquariums #21