Bettas are fashionable fish for their brilliant colors as well as long, graceful fins. Bettas are famous for their aggressive nature. For this reason, betta owners generally use special tanks that house only one fish to preclude fighting. Betta tanks could be found in numerous places. Or, you could improvise one, if needed. Read on to learn more.
 

Step 1
Go to a pet store that sells fish, or a specialty aquarium store, and browse the fish tanks available. Look for the smallest tanks, which are usually meant for betas. Find a betta vase topped with a plant for a more uncommon habitat. Feed any fish that live in a beta vase instead of relying on the plant roots for food.

Step 2
Shop in discount stores for fish tanks and accessories. Shop in Wal-Mart or Target for a minimal selection of inexpensive beta tanks.

Step 3
Look in second hand stores for small tanks or for attractive small vases that could house a beta. Make sure the tank or vase has no hairline cracks by inspecting it thoroughly before purchasing.

Step 4
Search on-the-internet at specialty websites for a suitable tank. Purchase marbles for the bottom of the tank and any decorative tank features at the same time. Shop for water plants locally or risk having them arrive dead through the mail.

Step 5
Have enough tanks to house each of your betas. Keep male betas apart or they will fight until one is dead. House a different species with betas if you must, making sure that the fish are about the same size to keep the beta from attacking a smaller fish.

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