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Nurturing the Next Generation: Your Guide to Raising Betta Fry into Vibrant Adults

Breeding

  Sherolyn-Basement Bettas So, you got a successful spawn and have carefully removed the male. Now what? How to you get those little dots to adulthood? Though it may not be super easy, it definitely is not hard. Two things are going to constantly need your attention. Water quality and food. There are many successful breeders and […]

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Navigating the Journey of Raising Bettas: Finding the Right Home for Your Growing Fish Family

Tanks

  Sherolyn-Basement Bettas Where do I put all these fish?? Currently working on this article   ……….. So you have bred a pair of Bettas and have been working hard on water changes and feeding well. The fry are coming along very nicely. At about 10-12 weeks of age they are coloring up nice and

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A Silent Threat Beneath the Surface: Understanding Mycobacteriosis in Your Fish Tank

Care

Sherolyn-Basement Bettas  under construction.. What is Mycobacteria? Mycobacteriosis is a disease caused by several  bacterial species within the genus Mycobacterium.  Some of these bacteria can cause serious diseases in humans.  The species that cause Mycobacteriosis in fish are referred to as non-tuberculous bacteria. They do not tend to cause major disease in normal and healthy people.  Non-tuberculous mycobacteria are

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Transforming Eggs into Essential Nutrition: The Art of Decapsulating Brine Shrimp for Your Fish

Care

Sherolyn-Basement Bettas Directions to decapsulate your own brine shrip eggs courtesy of The University Of Florida Website Decapsulating Brine Shrimp Eggs Craig Watson and Roy P.E. Yanong IntroductionBrine shrimp eggs are used throughout the world as a food for small fish in hatcheries. These eggs are really cysts which, if they are kept dry, can remain dormant

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Caring For Betta Fish During A Power Outage

Navigating the Dark: How to Keep Your Betta Fish Safe When the Lights Go Out

Care

Preparing for a power outage as a betta fish owner isn’t a bad idea. Betta fish are pretty sensitive to water temperature changes and conditions. When a power failure occurs, being adequately prepared for such an emergency situation could save the life of your beloved betta buddy. To help you, we’ve put together some quick

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double tail betta

The Alluring World of Double Tail Bettas: A Deep Dive into Their Beauty and Care

Species, Care

If you are considering a betta fish, consider doubling your joy with a double tail betta. While unique, double tail bettas are still part of the Betta splendens family, which means they don’t require any more care than your average betta fish. Nevertheless, all varieties of betta fish need a lot of care, and they

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Crafting the Perfect Water: A Breeder’s Guide to Nurturing Bettas with the Right Minerals

Care

Sherolyn-Basement Bettas For many different reason, breeders will use Reverse Osmosis or RO with their fish. Reverse Osmosis will remove everything in your water and leave it pure. But raising fish in water that has no minerals is not good for them, and if you have plants they will suffer as well. I found, when

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