Knowing what to feed and how to feed Bettas will have a profound effect on its health and longevity. Next to the quality of the water, the food is the second most important factor in caring for Bettas. They aren’t particularly fussy about food but if you are new to Betta fish keeping, feeding them might present a challenge at first.

Just because they originate from stagnant and shallow waters does not mean that Bettas can live in poor quality water. Just like it is for any aquarium, regular water changes are the best and easiest way to keep the water quality high and your Betta healthy.

Just because Bettas can survive in a small bowl does not mean they will thrive in such a small tank. Those bowls are just too small. Betta fish enjoy swimming around and develop great “personalities” when they have ample room in which to live. Ideally, any tank from 1 gallon to any size up is just fine (5 gallons and up would be best). If you want to keep many Betta in the same tank, it is recommended that you have at least one gallon of water per betta.

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