Although is okay to use regular tap water to fill your bowl or tank. But doing so requires you to treat the water to get the chlorines and heavy metals out of it. Not doing so will result in a sick fish, and more likely, a dead fish. You can get water treatment products from your local pet store.
Water is measured in pH, which depends on the sourness. Again, it depends on the type of fish you have. But in this case, expert said that the water temperature for betta fish should be between 75 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit (24-30C). Some people would argue that Bettas can live in colder waters, but they will become very lethargic or fatigue. The general consensus is keeping the temperature at about 75F.
If your using a fish bowl, make sure to place you Betta where these temperatures can be attained. Don't put by a window where it can catch a cold draft. On the other hand, don't place it by a heat register or in direct sunlight. If your water temperature fluctuates to much, it will make you fish sick, and possible kill it. There are many diseases that are brought on by fluctuating water temperatures.
You want to monitor the pH measurements of water; since the higher the water is measured the more ammonia is produced. PH levels for your Betta should ideally be 6.7 - 7.4. You can test your waters PH levels by purchasing testing strips. As well you can buy the necessary treatment to bring your PH levels within the boundaries.
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