Caring for female betta fish can be a rewarding experience for many fish lovers because female betta fish are beautiful, responsive, and definitely one of the easiest fish to rear and maintain. However, some people tend to take these advantages of rearing a female betta fish for granted. Two common examples would be firstly, keeping their female betta fish in tiny little jars where there is minimum space for them to swim around or even move in and secondly; not cleaning and changing the water for days or even weeks. On the other hand, I am glad to say that there are also those people who would do anything to provide their female betta fish with the best care they can possibly give; though the only problem is that they do not know what is it that these betta need in order to live happily and healthily. I am hoping to be of your help if you are searching for answers to caring for female betta fish.  can male and female betta fish live together Below is a compiled list of mistakes one should AVOID when caring for female betta fish:

Contaminated Water

Nobody likes to live in a dirty environment filled with waste and pollution and this also applies to your betta. You must ensure that you provide a clean fresh environment for your fish and that involves cleaning the tank and changing the water on a regular basis. Yes, most betta tend to be able to survive through the dirty murky water. However, they will be more prone to capturing diseases such as fin rots.

Congested Tanks

An appropriate sized tank should be chosen for your betta. You have to ensure that there is enough space for your betta to swim around happily and freely with minimum chance that your fish will bump into or get its fin stuck to something inside the tank. It is also advisable to provide hiding areas for your betta so that they feel safer and more comfortable in its own home.