The ideal size of a Betta tank should be around one gallon of clean water per Betta fish. Betta can be frolicsome and fun if they are given enough space. Betta fish can and will occasionally jump out of the water, so it would be a good idea to place some type of lid (with plenty of air holes) over the tank. Now the lid should not impede the Betta fish from getting food from the surface or stop it from getting fresh air outside the water. Betta fish have the ability to breathe oxygen from both water and the outside atmosphere so they need to have clear access to the surface without the worry of falling out of the tank.
Breeding Beta fish is a lot of work, so make sure that you are prepared before you start. Breeding will require space, time, money, ponds or extra tanks and solid experience in caring for Beta fish.
Betta patoti is one of the larger species of betta, belonging to the unimaculata group. This group is comprised of generally large and admittedly not overly attractive species. The one species in this group, which is the exception to this rule, is B. macrostoma. However what the members of this group lack in bright colors they make up for with some of the more interesting personalities and behaviors. The following species make up the unimaculata group. I strongly suspect that when all is said and done this number will increase greatly as new species are found. I also believe that this group of fish will be separated out of the genus Betta into a genus of their own.
So you have decided to build a garden pond? Congratulations! With a little bit of time, effort, and money you can build a pond that is both beautiful and functional. Below you will find a checklist of what needs to be done to construct a garden pond in your backyard, as well as a list of additional things that you will want to consider when designing your pond. 
Live plants make an aquarium look like a real underwater biotope. The problem is that they are 
expensive and need a lot of care and a lot more light than you'd think. Plastic plants or some of the newer silk plants don't look as good, but maintenance for them is substantially less and their light requirements are obviously nil.
It is only natural for a beginner to be scared to see a cloudy freshwater tank. In 
the first place, what is expected to be seen is clear water with beautiful aquatic displays and colorful fish swimming back and forth not some kind of dirt that obscures the supposed attractive serenity inside. There is nothing to be worried about for the most part but of course, it is certainly something that must not be ignored. It all depends on the color of the cloudiness. A white cloud usually indicates bacterial bloom which means increased bacteria suspended in the water. This can happen after days or months after initial aquarium set up. A green cloud or green water is an indication of algae blooms that is usually caused by too much waste in your aquarium. What happens is bacteria will convert this waste into nitrates which can 
Betta can do well in both bowls and aquarium tanks, but the tiny cups they come in are way too small. A lot of pet stores sell tanks that are not much bigger than those cups and they should be avoided too. A betta really should have at least a 2 gallon tank to be comfortable. Many stores sell kits that come with most of what you need in a variety of sizes such as 2.5, 5 and 10 gallons. If you can only afford a bowl try and get the biggest one you can or a large vase can also work.
Decorations really aren’t just for decoration. They help to make your betta fish feel comfortable and more at home. Plants are the most important thing to include because betta fish like to hide and rest on the leaves.
Soft plants are better and live plants work great too. Just make sure your betta has good room to swim and can reach the top of the water.
