I have some ?'s about Betta Fish

[xVelvet_FuzzButtx]

Tanks: the bigger the better. and if you have a 10gallon, or 5 gallon a few neon tetras are fine with them. please run away from bowls. Food: not sure about food brands, but betta specific food. i've also been told that the occasional blood worm is good. I know somone with bettas who normally live for 4 or 5 years. i really wanted a betta, they are soooo pretty.

[flamepony12]

-pushes Erica- listen to her- she gave lots of good info...

but it sounds like the main reason your bettas -may- be dying is that you're not dechlorinating. make sure that ALL water you put in your betta's tank is dechlorinated. if your water is not dechlorinated, it will lead to the quick demise of your betta. Yes, tap water DOES have chlorine in it, so make sure to use stress coat if you must use tap. [pretty sure Erica explained the stress coat thing]

I agree with many of the people who have posted in this thread - make sure you keep your betta in a one gallon bowl, at the very least.

good luck!

[Jessika]

MAKE SURE to treat the water and clean the water frequently (once a week or so). ANY sized tank is ideal for a betta; contrary to popular belief they DO NOT live in only 4oz of water year-round, ONLY during the dry seasons. Bettas THRIVE and are usually more active in larger tanks. ALSO they can tank with other non-aggressive and non-fin nipping fish.

Bettas are carnivores also, so any betta-specific food or even Brine Shrimp, Blood Worms, Water Fleas and Tubifex Worms to name a few.