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

A purplebetta 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.

The aquarium setup is similar to the other bettas use the proper lighting and filtration they require a 3-inch layer of substrate. For a decoration purpose add live or artificial plants. Floating plants are an ideal option because Bettas will often swim under them for cover and build a

nest on floating plants. For freshwater, a biological filter is a must in your tank. sometimes It will break the surface of the water to gas exchange.

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. 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.

Accessories

Heater

A betta comes from South asia calamity so they prefer warm temperatures. Maintaining tank water temperature is essential. Betta needs warm water so a heater is essential. You can put heaters in the tank to keep them warm, the temperature ranges between 70-80.

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

They come to a warm environment so keep water soft to silent. The general hardness ranges between 3-10 degrees and carbonate hardness should be between 2-8 degrees.

Ideal tank mate

you have to add a tankmate who is compatible with purple betta. It has an elegant appearance. Because of their aggressive nature male should be put in a separate tank, while females prefer to live in groups.

Brine shrimp:

brine shrimp is a living in freshwater that belongs to the cyprinid family. They live in. a 10 -20 gallon capability of tank size. The water temperature required between 72 to 79 F (22 to 26 C), the PH value between 6.0 to 8.0. The hardness of water is up to 3-18 dGH. They prefer an omnivore diet.

Guppies:

well-known as rainbow fish. Males have available more color than females and have longer fins. Generally, they require a 10-gallon tank. The range of the water temperature is between 68 and 78ºF Also they prefer silently acidic water so the PH value is between 6.5 to 8.0. The water hardness is 100 to 150 mg/l.

Kulhi loaches:

it is the coolest oddball fish because of its unique eel-like body, beady black eyes, and bristly barbells or whiskers around their mouth.