Reddit mentions of 25 Feet Deep Jungle Black Flexible Airline Tubing for Aquariums, Terrariums, and Hydroponics (25 Feet)

Unfortunately, Freedom doesn't seem to have much freedom or space to swim around in that tank... That tank is no way the minimum 5g we recommend here on this subreddit. If I had to guess, that tank can't be more than 1-2 gallons. I hope you'll consider giving him much more freedom to swim in a bigger tank of 5g (18-20 Liters) or larger. A larger tank will also have a more stable nitrogen cycle which is absolutely important to your betta's long-term health. Otherwise, his life will be shortened living in a sub-par habitat and he'll be suffering of Ammonia and Nitrite poisoning.

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If you're in the USA, Petco is having their Dollar-Per-Gallon sales right now, meaning that for a mere $10 + Tax, you can grab a 10g tank which will be plenty perfect for a betta, or Petco also sells a 5.5g tank for about $14 ($13.99), but seriously the 10g tank for $10+Tax is too good of a deal.

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The sale is ongoing until Aug. 24, so get it before it's gone.

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See the sale here, sign up for their rewards program first so you can get the discount (it's free to sign up): https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/category/dollar-per-gallon-sale

Then I recommend also getting:

• A breathable lid/hood that fits on the tank (you need to cover the top somehow so that the betta can't accidently jump out, as they are skilled jumpers)
  
• Sponge Filter - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RFL4JMM/
  
• Air pump (required to run the sponge filter): https://www.amazon.com/Pawfly-MA-60-Aquarium-Gallon-Accessories/dp/B073DWVX5P/
  
• High-quality Airline tubing (the free one included with the air pump above is bad quality since it's free, and you can see the reviews saying the free tubes are no good) https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Airline-Aquariums-Terrariums-Hydroponics/dp/B079DFWLX4/
  
• AND a 50w heater (50w recommended for 10g, OR a 25w would be for a 5 or 5.5g tank) with a MANUAL TEMPERATURE SETTINGS knob... DO NOT get a preset heater, if it can be avoided (Preset heaters are not accurate).
  
  You will have to do Fish-In-Cycle (please read):
  
  https://www.reddit.com/r/bettafish/wiki/fishincycle
  
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  Must-Have items for your Fish-In-Cycling process + Additional Info:
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Seachem-116012300-Stability-500ml/dp/B0002APIIW <-- Beneficial Bacteria blend, add 2x-3x the recommended amount of this directly into the filter, filter media, & tank water, especially after a water change. Add the bene-bacteria on a DAILY basis, for up to a week or longer if you like. Don't worry about "overdosing" on Bene-bacteria, the more the better when trying to kickstart a nitrogen cycle.
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Seachem-116043304-Prime-500ml/dp/B00025694O/ <--Best water conditioner, also temporarily binds ammonia into less harmful form.
  
  https://www.amazon.com/API-FRESHWATER-800-Test-Freshwater-Aquarium/dp/B000255NCI/ <--- ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE, VERY IMPORTANT, liquid water parameters test kit. Three main things to check daily or every-other-day: Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate. Not cycled will read 0 Ammonia, 0 Nitrite, 0 Nitrate. Cycling in progress will read some ammonia and/or some nitrite, but little or no nitrate. Fully Cycled will read 0 Ammonia, 0 Nitrite, and 5-10 ppm of Nitrate, then when nitrate reaches 15-20 ppm in a cycled tank a water change is necessary to reduce said nitrates.
  
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  Other stuff:
  
  Also... try getting NorthFin Betta Bits, they're one of the best pellets with high quality ingredients, little or no fillers, and absolutely no nasty toxic preservatives. My bettas love them so much that they inhale them like it's drugs for a drug addict or something LOL (or exactly like Kirby)! https://www.amazon.com/Northfin-Food-Betta-Pellet-Package/dp/B00M4Q5DQ4/
  
  Beware of overfeeding, which is equally bad for bettas (they are gluttons and would eat till they burst if given the chance) https://i.imgur.com/4RR2LZ9.jpg. (save this pic for reference, feed betta as much as makes his belly match between 1st and 2nd photo, then let him digest back down to a normal belly before feed again.)
  
  Filter - any as long as it have adjustable flow (or else you can make a baffle if the flow is too strong, google about that), or many here recommend a basic Sponge-Filter to have a gentle water output that won't be stressful and push the betta all around the tank (the ones with big fins have a hard time with strong currents in their tank)
  
  Heater - Any heater, following the 5-watt-per-gallon power rating rule, with a manual knob for setting temperature (so for example 5g you want at least 25watt heater), don't go for preset heaters (they're not very accurate). Bettas like 78-80F (25-27C).
  
  Plants - Bettas like to have a lot (like a jungle) of plants to hide in, swim through, explore, play, and rest on. Some beginner live plants that don't require special setups are Marimo Moss balls + Java moss, other live plants may have special requirements in order to thrive. Silk plants (cloth leaves) are fine too if you don't have a green thumb. I do a mixed hybrid tank; silk plants + lots of marimo moss balls + java moss. Make sure if using silk/fake plants that there's no sharp pokey bits, remove and sand them down if there are. You can get good deals on live plant packages on r/AquaSwap
  
  Decor - Bettas appreciate cave-like decor that they can hide in. Make sure there's nothing sharp on the inside of the cave, nor sharp edges or sharp parts outside. Avoid also any smallish openings that a betta can get their head stuck in if they get curious. Another nice decor is the ZooMed Floating Betta Log (for 5g or larger tanks), bettas like hanging out in there.
  
  Cleaning/Tank Maintenance Supplies -
  
  Seachem Stability, Seachem Prime, API Freshwater Master Test Kit, big bucket (can have 2, one for clean water, and one for the old dirty tank water), and an appropriate gravel vacuum (they come in different sizes so make sure you get one that is the right size for your tank). Algae scraper thing too (the lil magnetic ones are nice) if you don't like algae on the front of the tank...Brand new clear-plastic Turkey Baster (which you will only use for aquarium use) will be good for spot-cleaning (immediate removal of food/poo wastes if you see any sitting around)
  
  More info on Betta care & needs: https://www.reddit.com/r/bettafish/wiki/index

I dont recconend hydro if you suck at keeping plants alive dude. Buy any 5 gallon bucket plus the following...

Net Pot:

https://www.amazon.com/Wide-Lip-Bucket-Basket-Container/dp/B0049XIIGC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543448234&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=5+gallon+bucket+net+pot&dpPl=1&dpID=41OyuQEug2L&ref=plSrch

Air Pump

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004PB8SRM/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1543448287&sr=8-6&keywords=air+pump+aquarium&dpPl=1&dpID=51GDMPD2gDL&ref=plSrch

Air stones


https://www.amazon.com/VIVOSUN-Stone-Cylinder-Aquarium-Hydroponics/dp/B01MV5C1I4/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1543448415&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=air+stones&dpPl=1&dpID=61kdxK4TwKL&ref=plSrch

Air hose

https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Airline-Aquariums-Terrariums-Hydroponics/dp/B079DFWLX4/ref=pd_aw_fbt_86_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01HBSU9EA&pd_rd_r=1ef20a78-f367-11e8-b5ba-5dfed4e35b83&pd_rd_w=ry8W3&pd_rd_wg=odzaM&pf_rd_i=mobile-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=b98fa1a4-6e6e-4981-835c-7fb29e0f4dd2&pf_rd_r=XE7EVET4QSQ7P0K5GKH5&pf_rd_s=mobile-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=XE7EVET4QSQ7P0K5GKH5&th=1

And then buy some hydroton or some other medium, maybe rapid rooters or some rockwool cubes to sprout in. Set up is very cheap and easy.