Bettas do not necessarily require a huge, overpriced, complicated filtration system, or a lot of toys.
In a way, you can say bettas are “minimalists” — they like their space, and lots of it.
Think of the wide open ranges and fields of Texas.
There’s no need to crowd the tank with tons of plants, mini castles or figurines.
The number-one rule — keep it simple. Size is important — to a betta.
The tank should be at least 3 gallons of water per betta fish; this is the minimum amount of space.
A general rule of thumb is to have 1 gallon of water per inch of fish and then add another gallon for good measure.
If you plan to add more fish to your tank, I recommend a 10-gallon size.
If your tank is meant to be “home” for your betta fish, or perhaps a few nice neighbors, then you will need a filtration system
— but not a huge, complicated one.
Bettas prefer stagnant water, so the system should not create a lot of “waves.”
Feed your betta small meals throughout the day. If this doesn’t work with your schedule, feed him once in the morning and again in the evening.
If you can feed him only twice a day, give your betta enough to eat for approximately a 2-minute feeding duration.
Leaving uneaten food in the aquarium can be dangerous as well, so remove all food remnants from the tank.
These betta fish care guidelines are vitally important to follow as improper feeding can lead to poor health.