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Betta fish do particularly well with a light source that mimics a natural day-night cycle. Use an aquarium light and provide 8–12 hours of light daily, followed by darkness for rest.

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What betta fish eat. Because betta fish are natural carnivores, they eat a diet that is high in protein. Some people believe that bettas can survive in a small tank just by munching on the roots ...

You should never keep a betta fish in a tank any smaller than 5 gallons, but larger is better. Something between 15-20 gallons is ideal for a betta fish and a handful of suitable tankmates.

However, a small container is not enough to allow your betta fish to thrive. In fact, betta fish require at least 2 cubic feet of space in a tank to be healthy. The bigger the tank, the better.

You need to clean a 5-gallon tank weekly, while a larger 15- or 20-gallon tank only needs cleaning once or twice a month. Among the best betta fish tank options is the Tetra ColorFusion Aquarium.

You need to clean a 5-gallon tank weekly, while a larger 15- or 20-gallon tank only needs cleaning once or twice a month. Among the best betta fish tank options is the Tetra ColorFusion Aquarium.

A betta fish's lifespan can be impacted by the care it receives, WebMD reports. Bettas may live longer if their tank is clean, the environment is calm and their diet is healthy.