Generally, the most common Walmart betta is the veil tail. The value of these fish have plummeted as the value if higher quality bettas (halfmoons, etc.) have increased over the years. If you plan on breeding your bettas, please do NOT spawn veil tails. They may be cheap, but few people find them attractive, which means you will have a very hard time selling them. Buying a betta from Walmart is risky business- they most likely have some sort of illness, such as ich, fin rot, dropsy, or pop eye. Even if the fish appears healthy, the fish could already be infected, and it will only be a matter of time before the illness shows itself. This means that certain medications must be bought, and the tank must be kept spotless and warm. In other words, a $1.50 fish could turn into a $15.00 fish in no time. Signs of a healthy fish are as follows:
Vibrant Colors
Lively Personality
No Lethargic Behavior
Fins that are in-tact
A fish casually swimming of floating upright, not sprawled on the bottom of its container
Full, sleek body without blemishes or bumps.
Flat and smooth scales
Dark and clear eyes, not bulging or cloudy
Housing a Betta
Usually, bettas are tough little fish when it comes to housing. A minimum of 1 gallon is essential for housing a betta. The typical water temperature for bettas is 70-79 degrees F. Clean water is a MUST when keeping a betta. Water changes should be done weekly to prevent waste and algae buildup within the tank. Get into the habit of keeping his water clean, and Mr. Betta will be sure to show off his gorgeous colors and sassy personality.
Feeding Bettas
There is a variety of food that betta fish will eat, but only a few will bring a betta into its best condition. Popular foods among top breeders include blood worms, daphnia, brine shrimp, microworms, and mosquito larvae. Betta fish also do alright with eating Betta Bites, but usually not flakes.
Breeding Bettas
Here are some helpful links which thouroughly explain the process of spawning your betta fish:
