Do you like brightly colored fish in your aquarium? Then, chances are that you would like to have betta fish because they have bright and beautiful colors and you can choose from a wide range, including green, blue, turquoise, yellow, orange, and red. However, you might have to buy separate betta fish tanks and supplies because it is hard to keep this tropical fish in the same aquarium with other fishes due to its aggressive tendencies.

First of all, you cannot use decorative vases as betta fish tanks because the space available for the fish is too small. You might see this kind of display in some of the pet shops that you visit in which a water lily is often placed on the top of the vase. Many people have the misconception that because betta fish can survive in tight spaces like in the rice paddies of Cambodia and Thailand where they came from, they can be made to live in confined spaces like a vase.

The betta fish can live in tight places but this does not mean that your fish tank has to be small. It requires some room to swim and you are able to prevent it from damaging its scales or fins by providing the right amount of space. A volume of approximately two gallons of water is often recommended for betta fish tanks.

The betta fish has the advantage of not requiring as much dissolved oxygen in the water compared to other tropical fish but it still needs oxygen-rich and clean water. Therefore, it would be advisable to employ a filtration system to prevent contamination by bacteria, ammonia, decaying plants, and other harmful substances. Many filtration systems also create some kind of aeration and this could be adequate for the two-gallon tanks.

Luckily, you can save some money by not having to buy a separate aeration system because the filtration device can also provide this. It can cause bubbles on the water surface and this is enough for the purpose of introducing more oxygen into the water.

There are many kinds of available food for betta fish and you can buy them in the form of flakes or pellets for your convenience. You can also purchase those that have been frozen or freeze dried but sometimes, it would also be advisable to buy some brine shrimp, glass worms, and blood worms to satisfy the betta fish's carnivorous appetite.

For medicine, you will have to search for a local expert who can recommend the proper medications for you to buy. Ask him or her for some tips on how to determine if your betta fish has some health problems because this may be evident through its physical appearance and behavior. Sometimes it may choose to remain in hiding, it may refuse to eat, or its color may change.

With regards to ornaments, you can really have some fun with this because the betta fish is colorful and you can play with various combinations of decorations that are also colorful. While gravel is not really needed, you can add an inch-thick layer of gravel to provide some interesting contours. Just remember to avoid putting in those that have sharp edges because these can injure your betta fish.

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