In The Aquarium

One of the best things about half-sun betta is their incredible appearance. They have webbing between rays on their fins. They have a spiky appearance and features. A betta comes with a unique tail and vibrant color, which looks pleasing to the eyes. Because of their striking appearance, this is the most demanded aquarium fish. A tank setup must be closely mimicked to their natural habitat.

Tank size

The ideal tank size is between 3-5 gallons. Don’t put that big-tailed fish in a small bowl. Generally, betta fish are sold in containers. The condition will stay more stable, and require less maintenance. If you are planning to put a pair we suggest you go to a 10-gallon tank. That’ll make the transfer easier if the two breed successfully.

Water parameter

A betta prefers a temperature range between 76 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 we regularly change the water. If you put in a large aquarium, change 20% of water every 15 days. betta prefers acidic conditions around the PH value of 6.5 to 7.5. Ideally, toxin levels should be 0 such as ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. However, they can survive nitrate levels up to 20 ppm. For a stable PH level the range of carbonate hardness of 80-120 ppm.

What to put

Plants

A silk plant is very gentle for a betta. So it is important to include plants in their 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 a good option, if you want to add the plant.

Substrate

You can add various types of substrate to betta fish tank which looks like their natural habitat:

Marble substrate: some betta like to cover their tank with marble. This is not an ideal choice for fish, using this substrate you can enhance the beauty of the tank. A substrate accumulates waste and changes the water regularly.

Soil substrate: it is 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 a labyrinth fish, so the soil can keep fish happy and healthy.

Accessories

Heater

Half-sun 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. As well as easy to install.

Co2 system

Half-sun betta is very sensitive to water conditions, it is essential to maintain a stable environment in the tank. Use a CO2 system. The system helps you to regulate your tank PH level and prevent fluctuation.

Water conditioners

Half-sun betta is very sensitive to water conditions. Water conditioners help to remove dirtiness and harmful toxins from the water. Conditioners are used to maintain the PH level in the tank.

Hardness

Soft to slightly hard water is best. The general hardness ranges between 3-10 degrees and carbonate hardness should be between 2-8 degrees.

Lighting

betta fish prefer natural lighting, for the growth of the plant. They follow a natural lifecycle day and night time. betta work during day time and sleep at night time. At night betta prefers darkness for their sleeping. If possible, avoid direct sunlight because of the rising water temperature. Instead of natural light, you can add artificial lighting in the tank.

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. A high toxin level may kill the betta.

Cleanliness

Clean 25% of the water once a week and change to full water once a month. Schedule water change to prevent from rise in toxin levels.

Ideal tank mate

Finding a companion mate for Half Sun Betta is a challenging task. It is important to choose a tank mate who is less aggressive and shares the same parameters with betta.

Some are best companions for half-sun bettas are:

Corydoras catfish:

Corydoras is a freshwater catfish that belongs to the callichthyidae family and 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 an omnivore diet.

Tetra:

Tetra is a schooling fish that belongs to the family of characidae. They are colorful, calm, and peaceful. Popular tetras include red eye, black skirt, serape and blood fins, glow lights, and neon and neon black are also good choices. The required water temperature is 75° and 80° F. The PH ranges between 6.8 to 7.8. the water hardness range between 50 – 140 ppm. They prefer 10 – 20 gallons tank capacity.

African dwarf frog:

They are also known as dwarf-clawed frogs. They need 2 gallons of space to live in. The water

temperature is required between 72 to 78 F (22 to 25 C), and the PH value is between 7.0 to 7.5.