The brightly colored betta fish from the tropical countries of Cambodia and Thailand is a favorite of people who like to have fish as pets. The betta fish, which originated from fresh waters, may be bought in a variety of colors including turquoise, red, orange, blue, yellow, and green. Here are some tips on looking for the best betta fish supplies and tanks for your home.

Even if you find betta fish being shown in beautiful vases at pet shops, this is not the best arrangement for this tropical fish. This kind of fish is known to be able to survive in tight places such as in rice paddies, but this does not mean that this is the best way to care of it.

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.

Because the betta fish is not that delicate when it comes to dissolved oxygen in the water, some people think that betta fish tanks do not need aeration and filtration systems. However, you may want to put in a simple kind of filtration system to make sure that harmful elements, such as bacteria, rotting plant material, or ammonia, do not pile up.

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.

Gravel is really not necessary, though you can add some gravel but not too much. Make sure to buy those that have not been treated with chemicals. Wash the gravel first before putting them inside the tank to get rid of any contaminants including dust.

When considering what betta fish supplies to purchase, you will have to ask someone who is knowledgeable in taking care of them. If you notice that the fish is acting strangely, such as when it does not eat or it keeps hiding, it may have a health problem. But, do not just purchase any kind of medication. Ask an expert first for the kind of medicine that your pet really needs.

For food, there are various kinds to choose from, but some betta fish prefer some types more than others. You may want to experiment first before buying pellets or flakes in bulk because it may want some blood worms, brine shrimp, or glass worms instead.

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