It can be concerning if you’ve been attempting to feed your betta fish but it refuses to eat. While it’s not uncommon for a new betta fish to refuse to eat while it adjusts to its new home, if your betta’s refusal to eat continues for more than a week, there could be other causes….
Due to their aggressive nature, it’s commonly believed that betta fish can’t be kept in a community tank. Betta fish are very territorial—this behavior has become more so through captive breeding, where they are bred for aggressiveness. Despite this, it’s possible to keep betta fish with certain kinds of fish, shrimp, and snails. If you want…
Setting up a unique betta fish tank is an exciting way to take your hobby from simple to dazzling. However, the tricky part is finding fish-friendly ornaments to keep your project hazard-free. While decorating, fishkeepers like you and me, lose too many fish from the toxic minerals found in aquarium toys and decorations. I’ve started…
Are you keeping your betta at the right temperature? Depending on their species, various betta fish require different water temperatures. And if your betta is living in an aquarium with the incorrect temperature, it can be detrimental to their health—or even cause death. In this article, you’ll learn what happens to your better fish when the…
Despite their simple care requirements, many bettas are not properly cared for by novice fishkeepers, resulting in frequent health issues. A healthy betta fish has vivid coloration, and elegant finnage, gliding happily through an aquarium. On the other hand, an unhealthy betta might have symptoms like dull colors, loss of appetite, or fin damage. If…
A sick betta is always cause for concern, but the real issue comes when we don’t know what’s wrong. The entire ordeal is taxing for the fish and fishkeeper, as they hope for some relief for the fish. However, if you don’t know the common betta fish diseases, it can be tricky to find what’s…
Betta fish are some of the most common aquatic pets in the US, perfect for all levels of fishkeepers, including children. As popular as these fish are, though, many don’t know that what a betta fish eats will greatly affect their quality of life. Betta fish are carnivorous by nature, meaning they thrive on insects,…
As betta fish owners, we want nothing but the best for our vibrant friends, and it all starts with selecting an appropriate fish tank. While bettas can survive in small containers like tiny bowls, we should understand that these setups aren’t optimal living environments. In reality, bettas require ample space to swim and explore, a…
Unfortunately, many betta owners purchase their new fish, but don’t research their nutritional requirements. This means many pet betta aren’t receiving what would be considered optimal nutrition. Bettas are carnivores; their natural prey is insects. Any diet that falls short of what your fish would eat in the wild isn’t considered nutritious. The challenge is…
Are you a betta fish owner looking to expand your aquarium community? As you may already know, betta fish have fierce personalities, which means you need to carefully select their tank mates to make sure all fish coexist happily together. If you choose the wrong tank mates, you could end up with aggressive fish fights…
Is your betta getting the diet that it needs to thrive? With all of the different kinds of tropical fish foods on the market, how do you know which is the best betta fish food? To answer these questions, it’s helpful first to understand what a natural betta fish diet looks like. Bettas are carnivores…
So, you’re trying to come up with a name for your betta fish. No easy task. The number of cool names that you can give your betta is extensive! And what’s a “normal” fish name? There is none! The names you can give your betta are limited only by your imagination. But to help your…