new tank help

[EvanChandler]

i'm wanting to get a 5 or 10 gallon tank for one of my bettas. i've never had an actual fish tank before and i was wondering since bettas can live without a filter do i really NEED to get one? the betta i'm wanting to put in the bigger tank has been in a 2 gallon tank for about 3 months now and he's doing just fine. so do i really NEED to get a filter? if i do what else would i be required to get? (other than gravel and hiding spots and such)

[AngelicScars]

Filters are not required, but they help the water stay cleaner.
You could always get a tank kit and the filter will be included and usually everything else you'll need except the decor/gravel.

[EvanChandler]

i've been thinking about getting a tank kit but there are so many and i really dont know what to look for in them, quality wise. what are some good brands to look for?

[ifish]

marine is a good brand not sure if i spelled it right but they make good quality stuff but its alittle on the expensive side

[EvanChandler]

like how expensive are we talking? i wanna spend under $100 on the whole thing but ideally i'd like to spend around $60

[bullcityb]

i recently purchased a 2.5 gallon tank and do not have a filter but, i do not give my two betas(male,female) any frozen food until it is close to time to change there water

[EvanChandler]

do you have them in the same tank?

[AngelicScars]

Aquaculture! I bought a 5 gallon kit from walmart for around $30. I love this tank too!

[EvanChandler]

oh man i'll definitely check that out then! do you think petsmart or petco would sell it? none of the walmarts around here sell fish stuff anymore

[AngelicScars]

No, I don't think they sell that brand at the pet stores. I'm sorry I couldn't be much help.