In The Aquarium
To keep this delicate fish kept in an aquarium trade started in the 19th century. purple bettas are rare and difficult to find so they always catch the attention when you put them in an aquarium. Betta is a popular betta fish in the aqua world.
Tank size
An orange betta is a freshwater tropical fish, that prefers to live in a large space. For one betta The ideal tank size is 5 gallons. they generally follow a standard aquarium sizing of 11.8” L x 7.9” W x 7.1” H, and weighs 111. Generally, betta fish are sold in containers. The condition will stay more stable, and require less maintenance. If you planning to put a pair we suggest you go to 10 gallon tank.
Water parameter
A betta prefers a temperature range between 75 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit means silently warmer, if the temperature is lower install the heater. Good water quality and maintenance of the tank lead a healthy life. We suggest that regularly change the water. If you put in a large aquarium change the 20% of water every 15 days. Yellow betta prefers acidic conditions around the PH value of 6.0 to 7.0. Ideally, toxin levels should be 0 such as ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. However, they can survive nitrate levels up to 40 ppm. The betta endures hardness up to 0 - 20 KH, particularly if you put live plants in your tank.
What to put
Bettas typically eat what they fit in their mouth. Avoid putting sharpe things, because they may tear their dedicated fin.
Plants
In their natural habitat, they have a lot of plants which help them to hide. You can add a cave as well as other things. The hiding space does not give stress to Betta. add live plants to the tank. The plant provides shelter and hiding space for betta as well you can add live plants and caves in the tank to make them resemble their natural habitat you can add sand and substrate at the bottom of the tank. plants supply oxygen to the fish and clean the water. java fern is an ideal option, if you want to add the plant.
Substrate
A substrate accumulates waste and changes the water regularly. Soil substrate is considered a good option if you are using live plants in the aquarium. Keep the water tank column clean, maybe you need other material or a base like gravel. It is labyrinth fish, so the soil can keep fish happy and healthy.
You can add various types of substrate to betta fish tank which looks like their natural habitat:
Accessories
Heater
orange betta prefers to live in a warm environment, so you need the heater to maintain the correct temperature. The ideal temperature is between 75-76 Fahrenheit. A betta needs a special heater that is small and compact. It is easy to install.
Lighting
A tank illuminates with lights. A good light illuminates your betta color and helps the plant to grow. betta prefers natural sunlight. They work during the day and sleep at night. So, arrange the light according to them.
Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate:
Ammonia and nitrite are extremely toxic to fish; they should always be 0 ppm. Nitrate can be below 20 ppm. Which is managed by regular water changes and a good filtration system.
Hardness
The general hardness ranges between 3-10 degrees and carbonate hardness should be between 2-8 degrees.
Ideal tank mate
As advice do not put any species with palkat betta. Betta are aggressive but they are compatible with the following species. When you put them in the same tank, you must remember that their water parameters are the same. The species avoids much interaction. So the face-off possibility becomes minimal. Here are some ideal tank mates for orange betta:
Cory catfish: It is a freshwater catfish that belongs to the callichthyidae family and the Corydoradinae subfamily. a 10-gallon capability of tank size. The water temperature required between 72 to 79 F (22 to 26 C), the PH value between 6.5 to 7.0. the hardness of water is up to 5 -10 dGH. They prefer a carnivore diet.
Tetra: tetra is a schooling fish that belongs to the family of characid. They are colorful, calm, and peaceful. Popular tetras include red eye, black skirt, serape and blood fins, glow lights, and neon, and neon black is also a good choice. The water temperature is between 75° and 80° F. The PH range between 6.8 to 7.8. the hardness of the water between 50 – 140 ppm. They prefer 10 – 20 gallons tank capacity.
