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

If you just got a Betta fish, congratulations! They are very pretty, very personable fish that can bring much pleasure to their keepers. But they have some needs that must be met. If you aren’t meeting those needs, there can be problems. A newly acquired fish may need a few days to settle into a new

Siamese fighting fish are often housed in bowls. That means no filter, and no heater. Even people who keep Betta fish in small tanks rarely provide filtration or heated water, and they survive for the most part. Really, this is what makes the Betta so popular. For beginning fish keepers, kids, college students and others who don’t feel

Popeye in betta fish. It happens suddenly: last week you had a seemingly healthy betta fish, but now its eyes are buggy, foggy, and sticking out of its head. Unfortunately, your betta splendens is experiencing a symptom known as pop eye, in which fluid builds up behind the fish’s eye. Though never fun, a fresh environment, isolation, and

Betta fish tank cleaning something you will have to learn to love, it’s important to do it correctly and of course, on a regular basis. We have summarised the steps below for cleaning Betta tanks correctly. 12 Step to clean betta fish tank We hope you have found the article and that you now know how to clean