Betta fish are a gorgeous, tropical fish that are common in fishkeeping. When building a tank for a new betta fish, you may wonder what equipment you need to give your fish a good life. A heater is a piece of equipment that isnāt necessary to all fish, so you may wonder if betta fish…
Thanks to hundreds of years of selective breeding, betta fish are now one of the most popular fish in the United States, due in no small part to their vibrant colors. Royal blue and poppy red are the most common, but some species have flowing fins with cream-and-brown dappling or spikey fins with a metallic…
As a pet owner, itās always helpful to know your petās origins. As a fishkeeper, if you want to take great care of your betta fish and give it the best life possible, youāll want to deeply understand where it comes from and how it lives in the wild so you can replicate its natural…
Did you know owning fish can ease a person’s anxiety? And if you choose a betta fish, you’re in for quite an interesting breed. But like any other fish, you’ll need to provide them with a clean tank to live in. If this is your first time owning a betta, hereās how to properly clean…
The betta fish, also known as the Siamese fighting fish, is among the most popular tropical fish today due to its bright colors and gorgeous flowing tail. Betta fish have great personalities and will love to interact with you and their environment when theyāre happy and healthy. Many beginner fish keepers are drawn to the…
Betta fish are almost always the choice for new fishkeeping enthusiasts. When setting up your betta fish aquarium, you may have heard the golden rule when it comes to bettas: donāt put two bettas in the same fish tank unless youāre ready for a fish fight. Thereās a reason, after all, why betta fish are also…
Most beginner fishkeepers tend to opt for a 5-gallon tank to start their fishkeeping journey. 5-gallon tanks are a great first aquarium as they’re convenient and small enough to fit in condos or apartments, or in spaces without a lot of room to hold larger aquariums. Because of their smaller size, however, you’ll want to…
Have you ever seen bubbles at the top of your betta fish tank? Bubbles are a good sign and not a reason to be worried. It means your fish is healthy, and is a typical trait of male betta fish. In a nutshell, seeing a betta bubble nest in the fish tank indicates that your…
Betta fish is a freshwater fish having its roots in multiple South Asian Countries, namely Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Bettas are an intrinsic part of the culture and economies of some South Asian countries and are also famous for being the National Aquatic Animal of Thailand. Domesticated almost 1000 years ago…
If youāre noticing weird behavior in your betta, like abnormal swimming, floating vertically, on its side, or upside down, thereās a good chance it may have swim bladder disease. Iāve seen this condition with my bettas at least once and will walk you through navigating and treating it. Firstly, thereās no need to panic as…
Betta fish, like most other sea creatures, swim horizontally. When something is wrong, however, thereās a chance it starts swimming vertically with its head facing up. Even though this doesnāt last too long and it can go back to swimming horizontally after a few hours, you should still be concerned. The vertical death hang has…
If you’re new to betta fish keeping, you might be wondering, āDo betta fish sleep?ā The simple answer is yes. But, how do they sleep? And how can you ensure your bettaās environment is set up for a rejuvenating rest? Bettas sleep by staying in one position in different areas of the tank. Mostly, theyāll…