2. Provide a suitable tank size. Betta fish need a tank of at least 5 gallons, but a larger tank is preferred. The tank should be covered to prevent the betta from jumping out.
3. Provide a hiding place. Betta fish are shy fish and need a place to hide. This can be a floating plant, a rock formation, or a piece of driftwood.
4. Feed the betta a healthy diet. Betta fish are carnivores and should be fed a diet of live or frozen foods, such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia.
5. Keep the tank temperature between 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Betta fish are tropical fish and need warm water to thrive.
6. Provide the betta with plenty of oxygen. Betta fish breathe air from the surface of the water, so it is important to have a bubbler or filter to provide water circulation.
7. Leave it alone. Once a betta fish has made a bubble nest, it is best to leave it alone. The male will guard the nest and take care of the eggs until they hatch.
_Here are some additional tips for caring for a betta fish once it makes a bubble nest:_
- Use a soft net when handling the betta fish.
- Avoid touching the bubble nest with your hands.
- If the bubble nest is destroyed, the male will likely build another one.
- If you have other fish in the tank, make sure they are not aggressive towards the betta fish.