Is my Betta Happy?

[Bettafreak]

I've been to petco today and bought a betta. they told me to feed him 2-3 pebbles twice a week!! and to clean it once a week

[dramaqueen]

Its more like 2-3 pellets twice a day. If he's in a gallon container, his water needs to be changed twice a week.

[veganchick]

yep, I agree with Dramaqueen, unless he/she has a filter. if they are in a tank/bowl smaller than a gallon, please move them up to the largest tank possible! Bettas get bored easily so you should have some decorations and substrate. Bettas can live without filters and heaters, but do best is they have a 2.5g or larger tank/bowl with a filter, heater, and decor.

[dramaqueen]

IMO, a heater is the most important thing.

[Bettafreak]

Thanks!

[Bettafreak]

the water temperature is supposed to be 74-82 degrees

[dramaqueen]

Some say that 74 is rather on the cool side but mine are at about 74 with no heater.

[Bettafreak]

yea. i was wondering if i needed a heater but the water is about 73-74

[Bettafreak]

is there a difference between red and blue?

[dramaqueen]

Between red and blue what?