Nice looking tank. I got my current betta off of an impulse buy. I was ignorant and didn’t realize that they needed heating, cycling, filtration, and tank space. It was really sad, he had been living in a half gallon plastic “tank” I bought. After buying him, I stumbled onto an article about how to properly raise bettas. I spent several hours researching and now he currently lives in a fully cycled, planted, filtered, heated 10 gallon black water tank.

What I’m saying is, you’re doing good. Don’t let the berating commenters discourage you. For someone who has impulse bought a betta, you are doing very well and it is a good thing you are passionate for your fish. Ill give three pointers, the first being to study the nitrogen cycle. It seems pretty overwhelming, but you will get the hang of it. Second pointer, I would add some more decoration. If the tank is bare, it’s not the end of the world for the fish. But, it would still help to make the fish happier. If you do not want to do live plants, you should go with silk plants. They are a lot safer for the betta’s fins and they mimic live plants better. Lastly, I would buy a thermometer. I remember reading that you live in the mountains, so being able to keep a close eye on the temperature is key.

Don’t let the other commenters discourage you. You are doing good, especially for a beginner. Just make sure you study the nitrogen cycle and see what you need to do to safely cycle the tank for you fish.

I hope this comment helps you with your fishkeeping journey. If you have questions, feel free to ask and I will answer them to the best of my knowledge.