Beginner’s Betta Fish Checklist: Store Walk-Through of Everything You Need

Beginner’s Betta Fish Checklist: Store Walk-Through of Everything You Actually Need ????

Thinking about getting your first Betta fish? In this video, I take you around Nature Pets & Aquariums Blackburn and show you exactly what you need — no fluff, no unnecessary extras — to set up a healthy, happy home for your betta.

From aquariums and filters to heaters, plants, food, and beneficial bacteria, I’ll walk you through each essential item, explain why you need it, and give beginner-friendly tips to make setup easier. Whether you’re brand new to fishkeeping or just want to upgrade your betta’s home, this complete store tour will get you started the right way.

In this video, you’ll learn:
✅ The right tank size for beginners (and why bigger is better)
✅ The best filter type for bettas (gentle flow is key!)
✅ Heater sizing tips for stable water temperature
✅ How to choose safe substrates and hardscape
✅ Easy live plants that thrive in betta tanks
✅ Which foods keep your betta healthy and happy
✅ Why cycling your tank is critical (and how to do it)

???? Watch this before buying your betta fish so you can get everything ready before bringing them home.


???? Shop the Betta Fish Essentials from this video:

Aquarium – https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/products/pet-worx-20x10x12-aquarium-4mm-39lt?_pos=7&_sid=0d1636a8d&_ss=r

Filters – https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/collections/filters
Dalua Fresh Sponge Filter (Small) – https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/products/dalua-fresh-sponge-filter-small?_pos=2&_sid=45b774c68&_ss=r
Bioscape Air Pump – https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/products/bioscape-air-pump?_pos=3&_sid=4805bcdd1&_ss=r
Bioscape Check Valve (2 Pack) – https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/products/bioscape-check-valves-2-pack?_pos=2&_sid=4805bcdd1&_ss=r
Airline Tubing – https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/products/lees-airline-tubing?_pos=1&_sid=5804699f6&_ss=r

Heaters –
https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/collections/heaters-chillers
Thermometers – https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/search?q=thermometer

Water Conditioner – https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/products/nature-pets-tropical-complete-conditioner?_pos=2&_psq=all+in+one+conditioner&_ss=e&_v=1.0
Freshwater Master Test Kit – https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/products/api-freshwater-master-multi-test-kit-5-test-in-one?_pos=1&_psq=master+test&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Substrate – https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/collections/soil-substrate
Hardscape (Wood & Rock) – https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/collections/wood-rock
Live Aquarium Plants – https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/collections/live-aquarium-plants
Aquarium Lights – https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/search?q=Lights

Freshwater Fish Food – https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/collections/freshwater-food

Beneficial Bacteria – https://www.natureaquariums.com.au/products/nature-pets-bacta-boost?_pos=6&_sid=2a42c7301&_ss=r

Or come visit us in store - Address: 190 Whitehorse Rd, Blackburn VIC 3130

00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Aquarium
01:02 - Filter
01:17 - Heater
01:35 - Thermometer
01:54 - Conditioner/Test Kit
02:58 - Substrate & Hardscape
03:42 - Aquarium Plants/Lighting
04:09 - Food
04:28 - Beneficial Bacteria
04:41 - Cycling Your Tank
05:18 - Net/Cleaning
05:36 - Outro

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