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his display tank; not laying at the bottom all bleached out. Instead of grabbing the largest finned (meaning he's probably old in betta years) opt instead for a younger, smaller finned beauty. This helps to insure your betta isn't so old he dies too soon.

Acclimating your new addition to the aquarium is easy; start by slowly adding some of the tank water to his bag; never add the bags water to the tank; pet store water often is contaminated with nasty stuff. When the bag temperature meets the tanks; gently scoop the betta out with either; clean hands or a clean cup and place him in the tank. Do not use a net; nets can harm your baby's fins!

Try and feed your betta a few small meals a day; also include live foods in his diet as well! Betta love mosquito larva and the occasional bloodworms; brine shrimp as a treat can be good as well.

Occasionally you may need to do a partial water change; simply remove 25% of the aquariums water; replacing it with dechlorinated tank temperature water. Use your test kit to make sure the parameters are in order and stable.

Note; it is normal for the betta to fade or act a bit sluggish when first added to the tank; moving from one place to the next is very stressful; his color and energy should return in less than 24 hours. Remember, do not tap the glass to get him to move- this is stressful as well!

Take it from a gal who used to breed them; betta are grrrreat!

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