Bringing Home Your Betta

Before you pick out your betta, follow these steps carefully:

1. Buy two tanks, one half-gallon, and another any size smaller then that. The first tank will be used as your main aquarium for your new friend, and the second will be your transfer tank, which will be used when you clean your betta's aquarium. Now you will need to buy the following items: A small net, one Bowl Buddies Betta Care Kit, a silk plant (NOT plastic, because plastic plants are hard on the fins), smooth rocks, and some frozen or freeze dried brine shrimp.
2. Prepare the two tanks you have by first rinsing off all your materials. Make sure NOT to use soap, because it is very hard to wash off all the remaining soap. Soap will harm your betta!! Put the plant, rocks, and finally some water in the tank. (Tap water will work fine). Now put half a Fizz Tab in the half-gallon tank, and a VERY small peice in the tiny tank. (The tiny tank will just have rocks in it). Let the aquariums sit for 24 hours.
3. Now, it's time to buy your betta!! Make sure to choose a healthy and vibrant looking one. Once your new buddy is home, transfer him/her into the SMALLER tank. The next day you should then transfer him/her into the BIGGER tank. This operation will reduce your betta's stress. Betta fish are used to living in terribly small containers. :( Good luck with your new betta!!