The characteristics of a betta fish make them one of the best household pets. Betta fish only grow to 3 inches, so they do not need very much room to live in. Therefore, you would never have to purchase a huge tank. While in their cozy home you can choose to watch your betta fish as they show off one of the many varieties of colors and tails they have and become their best friend. A beta fish has an extraordinary personality as it is filled with friendliness, curiosity and socialization. A beta fish will actually get very acquainted with its owner and they will thrive for the attention their owner will give them. A beta fish can actually fall into depression from the lack of socialization and starve themselves to death. So if you want a fish that will become your best friend and has great characteristics, a betta fish is the way to go.
Betta fish have a really easy habitat to maintain, making them a great household pet. If you would like to keep your betta fish happy and healthy, keep their water clean as no one likes living in dirty surroundings. Avoid letting their water get cool for long periods of time as it will stress them out and make them more vulnerable to diseases. To know if you are doing a good job at upholding their habitat, take a look at it. Its appearance and behavior will tell you how it is feeling. If your betta fish is colorful, active and very interested it what’s going on around it you’re doing good. However, if it is inactive and has frayed fins that is a red flag that something is wrong with his habitat. So be a good owner and keep a betta fish bowl clean, warm and well-kept so it can