Recommended Betta Tank/Siamese Fighter Fish Tank

Before deciding to purchase a Betta fish it is important to consider the fishes’ home. The Betta fishes’ tank is going to be his or her home for the rest of their life.

Many people believe that Betta fish are able to live in small containers with no filtration or comforts. This sort of mindset is wrong and it needs to be set right for the sake of Betta fish.

The ideal Betta fish tank is a glass aquarium that is at least 10 gallons (37L) and rectangle in shape. Fish tanks or aquariums are not very expensive so it is recommended that you purchase a decent sized aquarium now to avoid the hassle of having to upgrade in the near future.

Betta fish originate from Thailand were their natural habitat would be small, shallow bodies of water such as rice fields and pools of water. If you want your Betta to thrive then you need to strive to make the aquarium habitat as close to the fishes natural habitat as possible.

Small tanks, bowls and jars can have major side effects on the fish especially in terms of health. Small containers cause temperature and water quality to fluctuate which stresses the fish.

Just because most pet shops store Betta fish in bowls or containers does not mean you have to give the fish the same fate. It is in yours and the fish’s best interests to provide a decent sized fish tank with an adequate filter and heater if necessary. Betta fish are not used to deep water so the best tank will be a rectangular based Betta fish aquarium.

Siamese fighters or Betta fish can live in small containers, but only for a limited amount of time until the stress and poor conditions start to take a toll on their health. Remember that your fish has to live in that tank for the rest of its life so it is worth creating a comfortable living environment.

I am going to be setting up a new fish tank for a Betta fish and I will post details and keep all readers updated on my progress. By setting up a new tank and posting the details you will be given first hand information on the tank set up process.

Thats all for now