Betta fish Breeder

Chlorine poison in water causes a condition known as acute necrosis in fish. Chlorine kills living cells, most often damaging fish’s sensitive gills as well as the skin that covers their entire bodies. Betta fish placed in chlorinated water will begin to suffer from respiratory problems and may suffocate, unable to breathe properly. Identifying Chlorine-Poisoned Fish Fish […]

Betta Fish Diseases and Treatments. Although there are many diseases a betta fish can acquire, the following conditions are the ones a pet owner will most likely ever have to deal with. Fin Rot Fin rot is a bacterial infection of the fins that virtually eats away at them. It’s typically brought on by poor water conditions

Why do aquarists use Indian almond leaves? The poor man’s water conditionerIndian almond leaves are often described as ”the poor man’s water conditioner” due to their capacity of altering the water chemistry in an aquarium. In the wild, fish evolve to fit into their particular habitat and having to live in another type of environment in

Choosing and Caring for Your BettaLet’s reviewed how to grow a bond with your betta fish A pair of female bettas will also not likely get along, but a larger group, up to around ten, can do well together. (This is called a “sorority” of bettas.) So allow your female to either swim solo or

Let’s Avoid Betta Fish Fight female siamese fighting fish, as opposed to males, can be kept together in a tank. Most communities range from 4-6 female betta fish. Females are not nearly as aggressive or territorial as males, but they are still much more aggressive than your typical fish. When introducing female Bettas to a new

Certain foods can cause constipated betta fish. Unsoaked pellets. Bloodworms for example should be fed sparingly. Pellets should be soaked for about a minute before feeding so they expand before being ingested. Bettas have a very short digestive track that can become “blocked” easily. Overfeeding can also cause constipation. Siamese fighting fish should not be fed flakes.

Before we get started to learn about betta tuberculosis we should know that it’s quite rare for bettas to contract tuberculosis, so don’t panic if your betta fish starts exhibiting one of the symptoms that can be indicative of TB. The chances are it’s a different illness altogether and with the right treatment your betta will make a

The Care, Feeding and Breeding of Bettas Betta Fish Stats Minimum Tank Size:2.5 Gallons (10 Litres) – 5 Gallon Recommended (19 Litres) Care Level: Easy Water Conditions: 6-8 pH and Soft to Hard Temperature: 23-30 °C (73-86 °F) Maximum Size: 3 Inches (8 cm) The fish commonly known as Siamese fighting fish – or simply

Betta missing ventral fins one of the most frustrating things with Siamese fighting fish I have experienced is being excited about a spawn, only to have them reach 3-4 weeks of age and… the fry are missing ventrals. I thought it might be worth discussing the possible causes in hopes of helping other breeders since the discussions

You’ve carefully weighed your options and decided on a Betta fish as your new pet – great choice! As far as fish go, bettas are one of the more intelligent species; they’ve been shown to recognize their owner and can even be taught to do tricks like pushing a ball through a ring with their noses. They’re also quite