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Bettas are a type of tropical freshwater fish known for their bright colors and their potential to be aggressive with other betta fish. Swim bladder disease or disorder is a medical condition...
Betta fish are easy to keep, but they do need four simple things.
A swim bladder, sometimes referred to as a gas bladder or air bladder, is an adjustable gas-filled organ that provides fish the ability to control its buoyancy. Bettas experiencing a disorder of...
Male and female betta fish are easy to distinguish by their fins, coloration and aggression levels. Pet stores make it even easier by labeling the bowls or containers of male and female betta...
A beautiful addition to any home, aquariums often accent one's own sense of style as well as bringing a unique aura to millions of homes. Knowing you're providing a clean, safe and caring...
Betta Splendens, better known as Siamese fighting fish or betta are very unique fish. They have the ability to breathe oxygen from the top of the tank. Since Siamese fighting fish can breathe...
First and foremost decide what you want in ur Betta. I select always unique colored ones rather than selecting the biggest one in the shop. As you can take care of ur betta's health ur self. So...
Are you ready to purchase one of these beautiful, yet low maintenance fish, but have no idea how to distinguish healthy from ill? Follow these steps, and you'll have no problem picking a healthy...
Betta fish are easily cared for and do well in small bowls/tanks. They are great pets and can be a best friend.
Bettas, or Siamese fighting fish, are wonderful fish and are known to be the easiest fish to breed, next to livebearers. It's easy to breed them, but raising the fry is a challenge, it is within...
Owning a betta fish is simple and rewarding. In order to keep your betta happy and healthy, you need to clean the tank when it starts to appear cloudy or starts to develop algae. Follow these...
This is how to care for your freshwater tropical Betta fish, these care tips do not apply to female bettas
Bettas are beautiful and fun pets. They add a little something extra to any home or office. Here are a few tips you need to know to keep your betta happy and healthy.
I was interested in getting an aquarium but I knew that maintaining them was just another chore I did not need. A friend suggested a "Siamese fighting" Betta fish. Unlike other...
I love betta fishes. I love it even more when i am able to keep them as a pet, not only alive but well and healthy. Here's a few things to keep in mind.
So you want to breed betta fish. Maybe you're doing it for a hobby. Maybe you're doing it for the money. Maybe you're even breeding them to enter the prize fry in betta shows. Whatever the case,...
This will give you an introduction on the basics of caring for your brand new Betta fish, also known as the siamese fighting fish. I will also touch on the basics of breeding these fish as well.
Almost anyone can keep a betta fish alive if they feed it regularly and change its water, but that doesn't necessarily mean that the betta will be healthy and happy. Bettas are relatively easy to...
More and more households are purchasing betta fish, The perks of owning betta fish is that they are stunning to look at, relatively low maintenance, don't require a lot of special equipment, and...
Bettas (Siamese fighting fish) are not that difficult to breed in captivity, but housing them all can be problematic. Since Bettas attack each other, especially the males, you have to house them...
Betta fish are popular for their beautiful colors and their easy maintenance. The betta can live for as long as four years and is inexpensive to take care of. Bettas are often called Siamese...
While it is true bettas can survive in bowls and tiny tanks labeled as betta tanks, to thrive they need more. This article will explain how to setup a proper home for a betta to keep it healthy...
Male Bettas are very colorful fish who generally spend most of their lives by themselves in their very own bowl. Why? They weren't named "Chinese Fighting Fish" for nothing. They are fiercely...
Betta fish have become some of the most popular domestic fish in the world. Their long, flowing fins and beautiful color make them a lovely addition to any home or office. Unlike some other fish,...
Bettas need frequent water changes, especially if they are kept as they usually are in bowls or tanks without filtration. The ammonia and nitrate levels in the water can get excessive from the...
Betta fish are beautiful and relatively easy to care for. The make terrific pets for home or office because they don't generally need complicated filtration and lighting systems. They do have...
The betta (also spelled beta) fish, or Siamese fighting fish, is a popular and easy-to-care-for pet that comes in a range of colors and fin lengths. The most common betta colors are blue and red,...
In their natural environment, Betta fish are carnivores and only eat live food like worms, daphnia and mosquito larvae. Bettas are wildly happy when they can actually hunt their own food before...
Bettas are generally curious and social fish. Hopefully, I'll give you a few things you can do to help keep his curiosity sharp and maybe have some fun with him (or her).
Adding some beautiful Betta fish to your aquarium is a great way to liven up that fish tank. However, Bettas can often be high-maintenance pets. Also known as Siamese fighting fish, these pretty...
Betta fish (also known as Siamese Fighting Fish) are friendly, easy to care for, brightly colored fish. They can be kept in fairly small bowls or fish tanks and will live up to three years of age...
What kind of pet fish is inexpensive, easy to care for and doesn't require a lot of fancy equipment? Most people wrongly guess goldfish - and that's why so many goldfish die in a day or two. A...
A male betta fish is a remarkable and beautiful creature. Highly territorial, the male betta can be difficult to introduce to a community tank. For this reason, many people choose to keep male...
Bettas are proud, aggressive fish full of attitude. Their defiant nature makes them favorites among fish enthusiasts, who often get very attached to their pets. Choosing just the right name for a...
Betta fish are a fun and beautiful pet that can provide enjoyment for all that keep them. Knowing just how to feed them is a very key role in their health and happiness. It may sound simple; yet...
Betta Fish, also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, are a popular pet due to their beauty and easy care. They have an average life span of 2 to 3 years. The males of the species have more vibrant...
Many people love the amazing colors and ease of care of Betta fish, also know as siamese fighting fish. Breeding betta fish is a fairly simple task and can be done at home in a simple 10 gallon tank.