Taking care of your betta fish

 

Starting to take care of your betta and still asking about can I use tap water for betta fish sounds so amateur. No doubt betta fish is prevalent all around the globe, but that doesn't mean you take care of them as you may please.

They are lovely, have different color combinations and unique skin patterns, and live to be the most unique and fantastic pets. If someone is considering or thinking about bringing betta fish into their house, they need to know a little about these fishes.

Which includes, taking care of these fishes, their tank size, water properties, food quality, quantity, and a few other things.

Basics

Betta fish lifespan is not so many years; they live for only 2 to 3 years, a maximum of 4 years, that's it. And their body length grows about 3 inches long, which is considerably longer depending on the nature of betta fish.

Male bettas often sometimes are kept in a single aquarium for quite some time. It is because male bettas are commonly known for their fighting instinct. Whoever comes close to them or tries to invade their personal space sees this as a threat to themselves and their territory.

So they tend to fight back and, in the end, kill them, injuring them and forcing them to flee the area. When male betta is kept alone in a tank, he should be watched with great attention. If your male betta shows any fighting or charging towards other fish ( aggression ), just remove them from that tank or aquarium.

Bettas are great for beginners as they do not require luxury and have no ample space to reside.

1.        Aquarium

The aquarium is the only place your betta will reside its whole life. Getting that aquarium that lasts for so many years, has significant space for toys and obstacles to be placed within, has excellent build quality, and so much more is essential.

Bettas need around 3 gallons of the aquarium to meet their living standard. But it is 5 gallons of the aquarium which is suitable for them. Also, always buy the landscape version of the aquarium, as it has more space and more places to explore, instead of buying a standing version, which is not helpful, and the room is tight.

2.        Water

Betta ideal temperature for water is from 23 to 27 degrees Celsius. And the current of water has to be as slow as possible, just like slow-moving streams, shallow water, or slow ponds. This way, betta will not be affected.

3.        Filter

Filtering water is also one of the most critical components of the betta. They like to live in freshwater; the filter will eject harmful components that are dangerous for their health, such as metals, irons, chlorine, and others.

4.        Light

Light is not essential as these bettas can see in the dark, but lightning gives your aquarium a unique and beautiful look. It also plays like a spotlight on your betta, highlighting your fish most of the time.

5.        Decor

Decoration in the aquarium will lead your fish to get out of boredom and be productive. They are explorers who will explore every decoration piece you will place in the aquarium.