Setting up a Betta fish tank can be extremely easy with the right information. First, start by getting yourself a tank that is over 5 gallons in size. Even though Betta fish are sold in small cups from retail stores that doesn’t mean they can live in tiny environments. They thrive in 5 gallon tanks, and larger. Second, you’re going to need to get an aquarium heater. Figure on needing 5 watts of energy in your heater for every 1 gallon of water you have.
Your beta fish tank is also going to need a filter. I have found that sponge filters worked the best in beta fish tanks because they are very low flow. Betta fish struggle with filters that have too much flow you can also add aquarium sand or gravel to your beta fish tank. There are a lot of different options when it comes to plant gravel as well.
Male betta fish should not be kept with other fish. You can keep female betta fish with other fish because they are a little less aggressive. Make sure to thoroughly research on how to keep female betta fish together. Male beta fish are extremely aggressive and will fight to the death, and it’s not safe to keep them with other fish.
