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Learn how to care for a betta fish, recommended diet and habitat setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on October 29th, 2025
If you’re thinking of adding a betta fish to your family, learn a few fun facts about these underwater wonders.
Updated on October 29th, 2025
You may not take your betta fish for a walk, but this aquatic pet still needs daily activity. Petco shares how to encourage daily exercise and play into your betta fish's life.
Updated on October 29th, 2025
Learn how to care for a Tetra, recommended diet & habitat setup. Find the right food, supplies & equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on October 29th, 2025
Learn how to care for Gourami, recommended diet and aquarium setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on October 29th, 2025
These are the two highest rated foods for your Betta! You can pick some up when your go in to purchase your Betta; Freeze dried bloodworms https://m.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/omega-one-freeze-dried-betta-treat# Aqueon Natural Beta Food https://m.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/aqueon-betta-color-enhancing-pellets-betta-food#
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Yes, this is fine for a Betta tank. You should still use a small filter as well as a small submersible heater to maintain water temp. Bettas do best between 78 F and 80 F. If you choose to use tap water, use an appropriate water condition to remove harmful chemicals and heavy metals.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Mushu is very cute! Betta care is very easy. Ideally, a 5 gallon tank should be used to house your Betta. A smaller tank can be used, but the maintenance (water changes) will be much more frequent. A filter is always recommended otherwise water changes will be required every few days to maintain water quality. With a filter, 20% water changes can be done weekly or every two weeks. Use only aged or conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent stress or shock. Choices for conditioners include AmQuel Plus, NovAqua, StressCoat, Prime or StressZyme. A small submersible heater is necessary since Bettas are tropical fish. They do best in slow moving water between 78F and 80F. You can feed a pelleted diet such as Hikari Micro Pellets until he grows bigger. Baby brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms and blackworms can also be fed. Feed one or twice daily. He should only need 2-3 pellets at each feeding. The conditioners and food can be found in the aquarium section of the local P
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Check water chemistry and temperature. Both can affect activity and appetite. Maintain pristine water quality via filtration and regular partial water changes. Use only conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent stress or shock. Bettas do best between 78 F and 80 F. Next, check the food itself. Betta are little carnivores. Make sure the flakes are an appropriate diet. He may eat only in the morning because he is hungry enough to eat.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
He doesn't need to be covered. Place him away from direct sunlight and in a low traffic area of the house. A sturdy shelf or table should be used to prevent the bowl from being shaken. Maintain adequate water quality and a temperature between 78 F and 80 F. Feed a few pellets or flakes daily. You can try feeding freeze dried bloodworms or Tubifex worms to stimulate his appetite. Soaking food in a bit of garlic juice can also stimulate the appetite as well as act as an immune system booster during times of stress.
Updated on August 12th, 2025