How To Care For A New Betta Fish. One critical aspect of how to care for a betta fish is providing it with clean water at the appropriate temperature and pH to keep the betta fish healthy. Betta fish can be fed flakes pellets or frozen foods that are specially made for them.
The smaller the tank you have the more frequently you will need to change the water. If you start your betta fish off in a 5-gallon tank you wont have to replace the tank in its lifetime because your betta wont outgrow the tank. Take note of any signs of stress fear aggression stress or the desire to hide.
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The ideal water temperature for betta fish is between seventy-eight and eighty degrees Fahrenheit. Please wait for around 30 minutes before placing the betta fish into the new fish tank. For setting the water can use blue medicine or the like cattapa leaves and a little salt. Although it might be tempting to keep Bettas in a bowl its not a good choice.