Getting my first Betta!

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Congrats! Bettas are really great fish.
I have a question for you first. Are you planning on getting a filtered tank?

I'll be getting from from Petsmart,is that an ok place to get one?
Hmm.. well, I think Betta breeders are much better. But a PetSmart is fine.

What kind tank do i need?
I think the best tank for a Betta is a tank 5 gallons or bigger, at my pet store you can get a 20 gallon for $12, and that's a great tank for a Betta! Glass tanks are best, but if you plan on not getting a filter, you can get a plastic tank for PetSmart or even Target for $5 or so.

I dont think they need a filter,they need plants right? What kind plants?
Do you mean plastic plants or live plants? I think live plants would do better with a filter. You can get plants from the pet store and any plants are okay as long s they aren't too rough on the fish's scales. I don't highly suggest plastic plants, live plants are better.

What kind food do you recommend? (that you can get from petsmart)
I don't know what kinds of food you have at your petsmart but you can find fish flakes at all pet stores and they are very good for bettas. Tropical fish flakes are fine. Bloodworms are good for them, too and they really like em

How often do i clean the tank?
Without a filter, once or twice a week. I try cleaning mine twice a week because the cleaner the tank the healtier the fish and if the tank is always clean the bettas will change colors in brighter, prettier colors.

Water needs to be room temperature? From bottled water or just tap water?
If you're using tap water be sure to put some of that stuff that takes the tap out of the water or protects the fish from it or let the tank sit for 24 hours. It's better to let it sit for 24 hours anyway so it turns to exact room temperture and you're positive the cholorine is gone. If you have bottled water without chlorine thats fine.

When you go to the pet store make sure to pick one that has a clean tank and doesn't just sit on the bottom of it's tank. Make sure his fins aren't ripped. Make sure he isn't rubbing up against plants or rocks in his tank. Also make sure his fins are bright. If any of his scales are gone or look irretated don't pick him.