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Betta Care Guide
The complete foundation: tank setup, water parameters, feeding, and health monitoring for individual bettas.
Read the guideWater Parameters
Temperature, pH, hardness, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. What each value means and how to keep them stable.
Read the guideTank Setup
Sizing, substrate, plants, filtration, and heating for a thriving betta home, from a basic setup to a planted display.
Read the guideHealth & Disease
Recognising common betta illnesses, treatment options, and when to quarantine. A field guide for keepers.
Read the guideAquascaping Basics
Principles of aquascape design, plant selection, and hardscape composition for planted betta tanks.
Read the guideAll Blog Articles
Browse the full Sacred Aquatics blog archive: species spotlights, equipment guides, and field notes.
View allQuick Betta Cheat Sheet
Use these as starting points. Once your tank is cycled and stable, your betta will tell you what it needs by behaviour and appearance.
Temperature
24–28 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Tank Size
Minimum 20 L
Feeding
2× per day, small portions
Filtration
Gentle flow, baffled
Water Change
~25% weekly
These are general guidelines for individual bettas. Specific needs vary by fish.