Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Betta lovers please read..... This tank is perfect for your Betta. It's roomy but not too big. The look is modern and stylish. There are a few things Betta keepers need to do with this unit - VERY simple things. I knocked off a star because the filter is comical. 1) Throw away the filter that comes with this unit. It's junk and will only cause you unnecessary issues. The filter I use for all my Betta's in a 5 gallon or less set up is the Aqueon Model AT10 (internal filter). Make sure you rotate the flow knob to the lowest setting and aim it towards the corner of this tank. It's powerful for a 3 gallon unit but if you set it up correctly the water will seem practically stagnant. I purchased this one from Petco - so I paid an extra $10 for the instant gratification. Amazon has it for much less. $21.99 https://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-10-Gallon-QuietFlow-Internal-Filter/dp/B00AWV4R8I 2) Purchase a Betta heater - this tank is plastic making the inexpensive Betta heater worthwhile. MAKE sure you take the temperature a few times over the first 72 hours to avoid Betta soup. I find it keeps the water at 80 degree far. $9.64 https://www.amazon.com/Marina-Betta-Submersible-Heater-Aquarium/dp/B00AE23Z88/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1467929335&sr=1-2&keywords=betta+heater 3) Substrate - use something that is very easy to clean - I use accent rocks that you can find at Petco for $4.99 a bag - 2 bags is plenty (even though they are kinda small) $9.98 4) Get a few Silk plants - you can of course do real but NEVER plastic. They will shred up their fins. Also Petco - 3 pack for $11.99 5) Get a small floating log - your Betta will love it! $9.99 https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Floating-Aquarium-Small/dp/B000FMWPBK/ref=sr_1_7?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1467929628&sr=1-7&keywords=betta+log 6) Make sure you clean the tank out - NO SOAP - before filling. And you MUST cover the gaps and feeding hole. I used some plastic (hard) from a packaged item. $0 7) Make sure you condition the water - I use Reverse Osmosis Water. Misc supplies - Omega Betta Water Conditioner $5.94 & Omega Betta Buffet pellets $6.65 https://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-06020-Betta-Conditioner-4-Ounce/dp/B003OCXQDE/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1467931051&sr=1-1&keywords=betta+water+conditioner https://www.amazon.com/Omega-One-Betta-Buffet-Pellets/dp/B01DFT93TG/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1467931148&sr=1-2&keywords=omega+betta+food 8) My Betta's thrive with Indian Almond Leaves. 1/2 leaf left in the tank replaced every 3-4 weeks. This will naturally soften the water and create condition very similar to the wild. $7.95 https://www.amazon.com/SunGrow-Betta-Leaves-Pcs-environment/dp/B00HG1TMIW/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1467930944&sr=1-2&keywords=betta+leaves Total investment to set it up correctly is about $142 plus the Betta - This is a set up that will last you years.