Betta Tank Setup on a Budget

Build a Beautiful Natural Tank Without Breaking the Bank

You don’t need to spend a fortune to give your betta a great life.

Affordable Essentials:

Tank: 5-gallon glass (pet store kits or secondhand)

Heater: Adjustable, 25–50W

Filter: Sponge filter with air pump

Lighting: Clip-on LED or ambient light

Substrate: Pool filter sand or inert soil

Plants: Java moss, duckweed, hornwort, guppy grass

Decor: Driftwood, river stones, Indian almond leaves