New To Betta Fish - Need Help

[singlecutguitar]

These are not wild betta's though, they are shop bred so would not survive in the same conditions as their wild counterparts

They are born, raised and bred in captive conditions, not the wild conditions that their counterparts may thrive in.

 
Although the won't thrive in as well as the wild betta, I'm pretty sure their hardiness comes from their gene. Some mammal can adapt direct sunlight, some are don't, and some can't event exposed by them. I think it same goes with fishes, some can bear certain water condition

 

[Wildbetta]

No these are not wild bettas.  Most wild bettas are nowhere near as able to stand the abuse that the domesticated bettas endure.  That being said, a filter is not a requirement for a betta's well being or healthy life UNLESS a person can not keep up with the 100% water changes that are required in that situation.  

 

[Maddycat]

With the tank size he is in now, I suggest twice daily 100% water changes to keep ammonia down.  That is a very small amount of water and fouls very quickly.  As for a filter, it is personal preference with bettas.  The point of a filter is to help you not have to do water changes as often or as big of ones.  Example:  a cycled and filtered 5 gallon tank(20 L) would only have to have a weekly partial water change (50% is good), the same tank without a cycled filter would need a 100% water change every 2 days.  Bettas do perfectly fine without filters and in the smaller tanks it is often better to just change 100% of the water.  I do recommend if you get a tank of at least 20 liters you filter it just so it helps you from having to do so many water changes.  With a 15L (3 gallon) tank it is perfectly fine to do 100% water changes every other day if you do not want to have a filter.  You do need a heater though as bettas need stable temperatures of 25-27 C (78-82F) as they are tropical fish.  Anything less than that or not stable will cause the betta to stress and its immune system will then be compromised making it much easier for the betta to fall ill.  Good luck with him and we would all like to see some pics.  

He is in his new 15 litre tank, he has a heater and I got 2 snails, not sure how effective they are. I will change his water every second day. I dont want to stress him out though. As for the filter I will see how it all goes. I have tried to add some pics but the files are too big. Not sure how to add them from photobucket, hoping my daughter can do it. Thank you again for the advice. 

 

[AngelAi]

my betta fish seem to really love frozen brine shrimp or blood worms. just let them defrost for a little bit then add a little bit into the tank.