Getting my first Betta!

[i_rescue]

I'll be getting from from Petsmart,is that an ok place to get one?
I think that's a fine place to get one.

What kind tank do i need?
You don't nesaccarily "need" a certain kind of tank, but I suggest a filter and getting the biggest one you can afford! A 10 gallon would be perfect, but that'd be too much to carry without a filter. So, without a filter I suggest a 3-5 gallon.

I dont think they need a filter,they need plants right? What kind plants?
Pretty much all live plants at the pet store are fine. But I do love Java ferns.

What kind food do you recommend? (that you can get from petsmart)
There are all kinds of good food for bettas. You can feed them without paying at all. The best commercial food I suggest are flakes, they're esspecially good for Bettas. You can cut up earthworms, Bettas love those. One of Betta's favorites are misquito larve. Just leave a pan of water outside, and the next day check it for larvae. Check it daily so you don't end up with hungry adult misquitoes, they can hatch quickly. Bloodworms, frozen or live, are good, too.

How often do i clean the tank?
Without a filter, once or twice a week.

Water needs to be room temperature? From bottled water or just tap water?
I suggest bottled water.

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WARNING: You will get the betta bug. I can asure you that. You'll end up with more than 1 (I'm sure that's what you want, isn't it? )

[Suki Wingy]

I've heard a lot of places that bottled water is not ok because it lacks a lot of essential nutrients. I've also read from all the nice people on FishForums.net 's betta section that pellets are much better than flakes.

[sammy101]

lol i may end up with more than one.
I just bought spring water for the time being. I'm going to look for that chlor-out dechlorinator stuff. We're going tomorrow to get him.

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We're going tomorrow to get him.

Yay! Can't wait for pictures

[Roxyluvsme13]

Pictures, yet?

[sammy101]

No pictures yet,but i'll get some of him tomorrow.
He seems to be doing ok. The only thing i'm worried about is he's had his fins flared since i put him in his tank. (which is your typical gold fish tank). He can see himself in the glass. I may switch him tomorrow to something else, probably a vase since we have some that are big enough for him. The tank is 1 gallon, and we put a fake plant and some stones on the bottom.
His name is Jerry

[sammy101]

Its hard getting pictures of fish
I just checked on him and he seems to be calming down. Its probably because he's in a new place. Hopefully he starts looking healthier soon,now that he's a in a good size tank and good food!

[Roxyluvsme13]

I've heard a lot of places that bottled water is not ok because it lacks a lot of essential nutrients. I've also read from all the nice people on FishForums.net 's betta section that pellets are much better than flakes.

I heard distilled water is bad, and bottled is okay.. and yes, Pellets are much better seeing as most bettas don't seem to take much interest in flakes.