The Best Betta Fish Tanks in 2022

With its five-gallon capacity, day and moonlight LEDs and an adjustable filter, this is a smart home for your betta. And the portrait design will look good in any room of your home. The MarineLand is a tall tank, with plenty of space inside for plants and accessories, although with bettas it’s better to keep it minimal so they can swim naturally. The curved glass corners let you see your fish from all angles, and it comes complete with a pedestal base. We also like the back section, where you can hide any wires and the glass slide canopy for easy access when feeding, and security when shut. The LED lights are a cool addition too and have a three-way switch for day or moonlight – white lights mirror the sunlight on the water while blue lights create a relaxing moon glow. The filter system is a little keen but can be easily adjusted for betta preferences. The only real downside is that this portrait aquarium kit doesn’t include a heater, but this can be bought separately and easily installed. 

If you like your aquarium with gadgets, then this 5 gallons tank from Fluval will not disappoint. The Fluval Spec V aquarium is a classic looking landscape glass tank, and ideally sized for a single betta. The styling is sleek too, with aluminum trim to ensure the best view. What stands out with the Fluval Spec V aquarium is the lighting system, which is a high output 7000K LED, which can generate 20% brighter light, perfect for illuminating those bold betta colors and supporting plant growth. There is no heater included with this betta fish tank with filter, so you will need to buy this separately if you cannot maintain a constant water temperature, but the filtration is pretty impressive. It features a three-stage system, providing efficient mechanical, activated carbon and biological filtration for excellent water clarity. The filter pump is also adjustable so you can get it just right for your freshwater betta – with all the filtration system contained in a separate compartment for easy maintenance. 

While not one of the largest betta fish tanks in our review, this premium frameless aquarium kit is well-sized and is designed to fit in smaller spaces. An excellent choice if you like the calming influence of an aquarium in your office, playroom or bedroom, the design of this tank is smart, giving you a great view thanks to the gently curved corners. Holding 2.7 gallons and easy to set up, the Water-World Vertex is also one of the best betta fish tanks for betta fish beginners and is a great way to introduce these little fish into your home. You also get a high-performing hang-on filtration system, a fish net and, while there isn’t a heater included, you do get a full range digital thermometer to monitor the water environment. We think this quality tank is a good starter kit for single, small betta fish and, as there’s a clear plastic lid you get a great view, while your little betta stays safe and secure. 

The idea behind the Aquaponic is to create a healthy plant and fish habitat, so you can top your fish tank with your favorite house plant. Working together, the plant then helps to regulate the mini aquarium by purifying the water and absorbing fish waste. The main negative to Aquaponic is the size of the small betta tank, which holds around 1.4 gallons of water, so perhaps not ideal for larger betta fish. And it should only ever contain one betta fish or could be used for much smaller fish or marine life. However, the neat aquaponic idea means there’s no need for a filter system, making more room for your little betta fish. Although you may need to add a heater if you can’t maintain the temperature all year around. This is an interesting idea and is a good way to demonstrate aquaponics to children or in the classroom and is compatible with most herbs or houseplants. 

Standing out for its crescent-shaped design, the Tetra is a fun place for your betta to call home. And he will also get plenty of space to swim, thanks to the 5 gallon capacity and long tank design. Plus, as it has no seams in the design, the curved shape of the tank sets off your pretty betta and enables you to have a lovely clear view at most angles. It is lit well too, thanks to the energy efficient LED lights set in the plastic lid for a low-profile illumination, although you may need to add a few more LED lights if you want to include natural plants. Inside the tank there is a bio-bag filter, but you will need to buy a heater and thermometer separately to make the kit complete for your tropical betta. And the tank is made from acrylic rather than glass, and is lightweight and sturdy, although it can scratch if you are not careful. As a starter aquarium kit for betta fish that would look good in your home, overall this is a well-priced tank that can also be used for smaller fish. 

While it may look more of a novelty portrait aquarium, this tall betta fish tank has a simple but clever self-cleaning system to keep the water fresh. It works by pouring fresh water in at the top, which pushes dirty water at the bottom through the cleaning spout, making cycling the water a breeze. However, this tank is small – just half a gallon capacity – so not ideal for larger betta fish. But for the price this mini tank is good value and certainly has its uses, as we think it works well as a holding tank or for when you temporarily need to remove or separate your fish from their main aquarium. Included in the price, you also get a battery-powered LED light for illumination plus a supply of riverbed stones and an aquatic plant. You may need to add a heater for those colder months, but it also has a well-fitting lid, so a good way to safely transport your betta fish. 

This is a well-thought-out starter aquarium kit, designed to work with a wide range of smaller fishes, and is easy to set and use by an aquarium beginner. Although there is no heater included, you do get pretty much everything else you need to set up a happy home for your betta. The 20-gallon capacity is ideal for a solo betta, allowing room for a few shrimp friends and aquatic plants. This betta tank is a well-sized long, slim shape too, giving your shallow-swimming betta plenty of space to naturally move around. In the secure-fitting canopy, you get LED lights to create a natural daylight effect, which also helps any plants bloom. The filter is slimline and clips onto the side, and the cartridges are easy to change. Add in Fluval fish food, water conditioner, and cycle supplement, and you can get the right healthy balance in the water environment, making this one of the best betta fish tanks in our review. 

As a desk or countertop novelty ornament, this cute Princess Castle Aquarium kit is lovely to look at and will appeal to the youngster in your life. But at around ½ gallon capacity, this eye-catching fish tank is sized for very small or juvenile bettas only. Or it could be used as a temporary holding mini aquarium to supplement your full-sized betta fish tanks. The tank is made from lightweight acrylic with a castle-shaped lid that also features a handy feeding hole. Inside you get decorative gravel and an aquarium plant to get you started, although add a fish and there is very little room for anything else. There’s no heater or filter included but you do get a couple of water conditioner samples to get this mini betta fish bowl up and running. 

The largest of our betta fish tanks, the Hygger Horizon is a sizeable and good-looking aquarium any betta would be happy to call home.  Made from 5mm thick glass, with a curved glass front, the clarity of view is impressive and thanks to the landscape design, gives your betta ample space to swim around all day. This aquarium also tops the cool betta fish tanks list thanks to the clever 3D rockery mountain background that adds a nice touch of outdoor atmosphere to catch your eye. The lighting is pretty cool too, thanks to the digital-controlled 18W LED lights, that offers a choice of white, blue and red light combinations, taking you and your bettas from day to night. Add in the super-quiet filter and water pump for water quality control and you almost have the perfect betta home. Buy a heater and thermometer and you are pretty much there. 

The eye-catching trapezoid shape of this 1 gallon fish aquarium kit sets it apart and would look good on a desk or kitchen countertop. The size means it is only sufficient for a solo small betta, or it could be used as a holding tank when needed. The tank and lid are made from clear, durable plastic, while the black base plinth has a built-in LED light so the whole aquarium is illuminated from below for a natural glow. For the price you get enough to set up a basic tank for a betta, but you will need to buy extras such as a heater and filter to make it more of a permanent home. But we liked the extra touch of the glass stones, which help the under light to bring out the best in your colorful betta.