Bettas are perhaps one of the most mistreated fish in this hobby. The misconception that these fish can live in cups without much attention leads to many betta fish dying.
Even though betta fish are considered great beginner fish, it’s very important to research how to care for them, as many things can go wrong when they are mistreated.
When given the proper care, betta fish are amazing, colorful, and often playful aquarium fish that make your aquarium a lot more fun. This page aims to help answer all your betta questions, as well as provide you with full A-Z care guides.
Betta fish, or Chinese fighting fish, are beautiful fish that come in a variety of colors. They typically do better on their own but there are a few exceptions. Bettas are popular in pet stores, but are unfortunately usually stuck in small containers. Read on to learn more about the betta and how to properly …
Betta fish are beautiful but are known for their long colorful fins. With that being said, it is very important to not put fin-nippers in a tank along with a betta. The following top ten list of community fish would not typically go after a betta. 1. Feeder Guppies Guppies are small peaceful fish that …
Blackwater aquariums have become popular in the fish-keeping industry, and using Indian almond leaves is one of the main ways to turn the water dark. But it’s not just about the color. Indian almond leaves carry multiple natural health benefits, especially for bettas. Indian almond leaves help reduce the PH levels, making the aquarium more …
My girlfriend has a betta fish that’s called Orka which is the Dutch translation of Killer Whale. She’s had him for about a year now and recently we started to wonder how old bettas can become. The average lifespan of a betta fish is 3 years old. With the right care and some luck individual …
Both betta fish and goldfish are super popular fish. I personally started with goldfish and bought the biggest container of goldfish food. I assume many people, you included, did the same and are now stuck with a surplus of goldfish food that you might want to feed your betta. Is this a good idea? Betta …
You can’t bring your pet Betta fish on vacation with you. It is unfortunate, but tanks are not that easy to transport, and you do not want to complicate your travel plans. Still, how can you take care of your Betta when you are away from home? It’s not impossible to leave a fish at …
Hi there! I’m Bart and I’ve maintained a planted betta tank for my girlfriend. I noticed that picking the right plants for a betta is important, especially because their large fins makes them susceptible to strong current. While very pretty, their fins can limit their movement. Therefore, it’s important to add plants in which they …