Although I thought that I could keep it under control, what I quickly realized is that keeping multiple male betta fish together did not work. Yes, betta fish, especially the males, can be very aggressive and territorial, particularly towards other males. Females may at times also be aggressive, although typically less than males. There are …
Bettas
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.
What is really frustrating is when people think that a betta fish can live in a bowl without any sort of decorations, filtration, substrate, or anything in between. Betta fish cannot live in a bowl, particularly not without adequate filtration, temperature control, substrate, plants and decorations, and more. Betta fish have various specific aquarium requirements …
Something that I quickly realized is that the health of my betta fish largely depends on the water temperature in the fish tank. The ideal temperature range for a betta fish is between 78 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit, or between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius. If the water is either too hot or too cold, …
One of the coolest things that I have seen of late is my betta fish making what is known as a bubble nest, something that I was not aware of until I got one of these amazing creatures. Male betta fish make bubbles, or specifically a bubble nest, because it is a part of the …
Something that I just recently started doing is playing music for my betta fish, a very interesting thought indeed. Whether or not they like music is questionable. It is thought that the betta fish lack the intelligence and auditory capabilities to really appreciate music. However, this does not mean that this cannot hear music in …
Many people think that betta fish are extremely hearty fish that don’t require any kind of special water conditions. However, from personal experience, I know this isn’t entirely true. Betta fish require water between 78 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH level between 6.5 and 7.5, and a water hardness level between 5 and …
When I was a beginner fish-keeper, I often wondered whether or not I could keep my betta fish along with other shrimp. The answer might surprise you! It is technically possible to keep betta fish with certain types of shrimp, but it really depends on the temperament of the fish as well as the type …
Something that I was really confused about when I first started owning fish was exactly how they breathe. So, do betta fish breathe air? Betta fish do breathe air, just like all other fish do as well. Betta fish take in oxygenated water through their gills, process it, and absorb the oxygen. Betta fish also …
Something that I didn’t know when I first bought my betta fish was that it can jump out of the water. I’ve actually seen my betta fish jump out of the water several times. Betta fish may jump due to a variety of reasons, including a lack of oxygen in the water, territorial defense, escaping …
One of the issues I would rather avoid with my betta fish is bloating which unfortunately occurs sometimes. If your betta fish is bloated, there may be a variety of underlying issues, such as overfeeding, constipation, internal parasites, dropsy, tumors, poor water quality, and more. Each of these issues can cause bloating and betta fish, …