'The betta splenden is a great beginner fish that can fit in small spaces. These fish were originally created over 600 years ago through selective breeding in Thailand from their relatives who lived in small streams and rice paddies. They were specifically bred then for aggression to be used for fighting which is why they are also known as Siamese fighting fish, and is why it is advised to keep males separated from one another. The average lifespan of the betta fish is 3-5 years, but with proper set up, tank maintenance, and diet they can live even longer. For the Betta fish tank set up you will want to have: Minimum tank size 2.5 gallons (bigger is great) The smaller the tank, the more frequently you might need to do water changes If you do not use a filter, and do not have a heavily planted tank, you will need to do more frequent water changes. Low flow filter (bettas cannot swim well against too strong of a current) Ideal Temp for bettas: between 78-80 degrees Fahrenheit (26-28 degrees Celsius) (heater most likely required) Smooth substrate Decorations with no rough edges (bettas long flowing fins can easily snag on anything sharp) Plenty of hiding places (decorations or live plants) Betta fish are air breathers so air stones are not necessary PH between 6.5 and 7.5 A tightly fitted lid (betta fish are known to jump) Dechlorinator or water conditioner (to remove chlorine and chloramines) Bacteria supplement (beneficial bacteria helps to remove toxins from fish waste and any uneaten fish food) Betta fish Diet Betta Pellets or flakes (look for high quality protein with no fillers) New life spectrum, bug bites, or kensfish are great brands Betta fish can suffer from bloat and constipation from over feeding, feeding low quality pellets or flake foods, not soaking the pellets before feeding. To help prevent bloat soaking pellets in dechlorinated water for a minimum of 30 minutes before feeding will help, without doing this the food can expand in the gut leading to potential illness. Betta fish are insectivores and enjoy a wide variety of live and frozen food items such as Blood worms Daphnia Brine shrimp Adult Betta fish tank mates (minimum 10 gallons for this) neon tetras rasboras otocinclus snails Tank maintenance 10-15 percent water changes at least once a week while tank is cycling (ideally wait till tank is cycled before adding fish, this process typically can take 4-6 weeks) 15-20 percent as needed based on weekly water testing after tank is established Additional Information Tank Cycling https://youtu.be/1HmDLvvv5IE Betta Fish Care Summed Up https://youtu.be/wSMYIIqpXqI Thank you so much for Liking, Commenting, Subscribing, and Sharing! I really appreciate all of your support! Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MyHecticLifePets Tube Buddy: https://www.tubebuddy.com/MHLP My Tanks And Favorite Supplies Fish Food New Life Spectrum Community Fish Food https://amzn.to/2ThMqwn New Life Spectrum Betta Fish Food https://amzn.to/2Ukj90K Omega One Freeze Dried Bloodworms https://amzn.to/2TeZkv1 Medications API General Cure https://amzn.to/2NET9dS Melafix https://amzn.to/2tNQDsx Pimafix https://amzn.to/2TjwsSI Bettafix https://amzn.to/2NH7zKl Methylene Blue https://amzn.to/2TbZd3m Ich-X https://amzn.to/2Heumfj Malachite Green https://amzn.to/2GYJK0g Tree Frogs Tank Green Tree Frog Tank http://amzn.to/2A4f0XQ Lighting Exo Terra Mini Hood https://amzn.to/2Helt5u Exo Terra compact fluorescent Bulb https://amzn.to/2SElLF2 Substrate and Décor Eco Earth http://amzn.to/2ApCq9P Vines https://amzn.to/2Tg9ADg Cork Bark Flats https://amzn.to/2TbkVoh Crested Gecko Tank Crested Gecko Tank http://amzn.to/2A4f0XQ Lighting Exo Terra Mini Hood https://amzn.to/2Helt5u Exo Terra compact fluorescent Bulb https://amzn.to/2SElLF2 Substrate and Décor Eco Earth http://amzn.to/2ApCq9P Vines https://amzn.to/2Tg9ADg Cork Bark Flats https://amzn.to/2TbkVoh Feeding 100 Count Small Gecko food and water cups http://amzn.to/2jRr0BJ Repashy Crested Gecko Diet http://amzn.to/2nv6rQM Cricket Care Cricket keeper http://amzn.to/2BqwAGo Cricket Calcium Diet http://amzn.to/2Bwhcsa Cricket Water http://amzn.to/2ASiMDz Cat Care Petsafe Drinkwell Pagoda Fountain http://amzn.to/2yatNvC Carbon Filter Replacement http://amzn.to/2kuN1d Replacement Foam Filter http://amzn.to/2ivCn1Q Natures Miracle Disposable Litter Box http://amzn.to/2Aoa4u7 My Filming Equipment Canon EOS T6i DSLR http://amzn.to/2j3G0jt Rode VMGO Video Mic GO http://amzn.to/2AWdw2h **disclaimer** Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means if you buy through them I get a small percentage of the sale. All opinions on products are my own. Thanks for supporting the channel!'
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