A new betta has arrived today

Today, I got a new betta fish. I really want this fish to do well. So far he is swimming around normally in the bowl. Of course, this is always the way it starts, the fish always starts off doing well, then usually progresses downward as the days go by.

So, I have some personal committments for this fish that I want to say. First of all, I am determined not to physically injure the fish. I don't want to poke its eyes out, poke at its gills, put a toothpick in its mouth, etc. If the fish gets worse, it will be because of its own behavior. And the lack of heat in the water, too, I would imagine. So, in the bowl that it's in, I want to give this fish every imaginable advantage. Then let's see how it does.

That's all I can say for now, more updates on this fish will follow.