I want to get my friend a betta fish for her birthday, what should I include in the gift?
February 20th, 2009 | 
Author: Shaina S asked:
i know food, and what else? please help it is last minite ideas!!! Thanks
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5 gallon tank a filter 5 pounds natural colored gravel andsome plants
You maight just want to buy her all the things u need for a fish(starter kit etc…) and give it to her and go with her to the pet store and let her choose a fish. Also in case she doesn’t want a fish she could give it to some one else rather than it being a burden on her.
a gallon bowl or more — depending on how much you want to spend
some water conditioner to remove chlorine
a little bag of gravel and a fake plant/castle or whatever
food
maybe just a gift card to the pet store would be a better idea.
An important rule when buying people gifts: NEVER give them a pet. They didn’t get to choose it, so there’s not that starting connections. They may not want it. Parents might not want pets in the house…etc
Don’t force a pet on someone. I know you’ve got good intentions and it’s really sweet of you. But might I suggest finding something else instead?
I have had several Betta fish in the past and I think that with your gift you should include the fish tank, a couple of rocks and throw in some artificial plants to go with it to and I am sure that if she is a pet friendly and fish friendly person she will LOVE IT!!!
That’s a cool idea. You should get her a tank for the fish, too. A 2.5 – 5 gallon tank is best. Much better than the little containers bettas are usually kept in. Get a little bottle of cheap water conditioner, the smallest heater you can find and a book on betta care. If you really want to do it up right, get her a little bag of gravel or pretty stones or marbles or something to put in the bottom and a little silk plant. A small filter is optional but it’s always best to have one for any fish (yes, even bettas!) You may be able to find a little 5 gallon tank kit with the heater and filter all included. If you get all this stuff she will be sure to have one happy betta! It may sound like a lot, but it’s not really all that expensive on this small of a scale. I got myself a betta to take to work and everything he needed to be happy for less than $30.00 at PetSmart.
for a beeta she’ll need a couple of items like water conditioner to kill clorine and hevey metals, a tank at least 2.5 gal. decorations, and a filter(optional) you’ll also want to tell her how to care for the fish like 25% water changes every week or so. and to follow feeding instructions and how the water conditioner works, and other basic knowledge and remember to TELL HER NO LIGHT AT ALL SUNLIGHT OR HOOD LIGHT WILL KILL THE FISH.and good luck
A small tank with a filter. They usually sell a full small set-up for about $20. [This will include: gravel, plant, filter, ect.]
Betta-
Food-
A small fish net-
A water conditioner-
Maybe a small pamphlet on Betta care-
And top it with a bow!
Although I think it’s very thoughtful of you to want to get your friend a gift like this, you have to be careful. I personally would never buy another person a live animal (be it fish, a dog, a goat, etc.), because if that particular person does NOT want an animal, now they’re going to be stuck with it. So something that you do with all good intentions, may not be a good thing in the long run. You might want to find out first if she would really be interested in a fish, and also, if you are a young person, you may even want to check with your friend’s parents before doing this. This is just my personal opinion. Being a mother of 5 kids, I would rather a friend ask me prior to buying my child a “pet”. IF you know for a fact that it is ok to get your friend this fish, there are a bunch of websites that you can check out for info. Check this site out: or. Good luck to you, you sound like a very nice friend. ;o)
basic needs for a betta fish is a tank (preferably with a filter but not to worry if this isn’t within your price range) some food, a small plant and maybe some kind of orniment to make the tank look nice…but thats all you really need
hope i helped
Xx-Emily-xX xxx
The place you buy the fish from will have a starter kit including enclosure, book on care and food.
well when i got a beda it was in am inexpensive vase with a plant that was his food, there usily some vidmins and a fish bowl cleaner
A BOOK ON BETTA CARE!!!!!
gravel, some decor, a fish bowl, food, and maybe some water conditioner. thats all you really need for a beta.
maybe you should ask her parents first. she may not be allowed any pets.
a small glass container for the fish…