Where is the best place to put a betta fish tank?

While your betta fish thrives on natural light, during which he can experience night and day, it is important that your aquarium is out of direct sunlight, as this can cause a bloom in algae growth as well as upset the delicate temperature balance of their tank water. The tank also needs to be near to an electrical socket for plugging in their tank heater but avoid any air conditioning or heating units. Especially if you have cats or other pets, make sure the tank is clearly off the floor and placed on a stable surface where it cannot be hit or knocked, by a door for example. And fit their tank lid securely, so your high-jumping bettas cannot escape.

Do betta fish prefer long or tall tanks?

Native tropical fish of shallow streams and pools of water, your betta will thrive in a long rather than tall tank. As they are suited to shallower water, your betta will naturally swim left to right rather than up and down, so even if your tall tank is a decent size, it will give them less room to swim naturally than a longer aquarium, which are the best betta fish tanks you can buy.

What do bettas like in their tank?

Betta fish are inquisitive little fellows and need more than an empty tank to happily thrive. As well as plenty of space and freshwater, your betta will appreciate a few added extras. However, as these little fish love to explore and swim, their tank decorations need to work with this requirement, rather than taking up precious betta space. For a positive environment for your betta, adding in a cave toy, some fresh, live plants, and a small feature will suffice, but make sure these additions have no sharp edges that could rip and fray the betta’s beautiful plume tail.