I can guess, it’s your first time breeding bettas and now you’re wondering how to tell if the eggs are fertilized, right? Don’t worry, it’s not as complicated as it may seem. For instance, what you need to do is to take a look at the eggs. If they are white and translucent, then they […]
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Having to deal with aquarium parasites is one of the last things you want to have to do, but it usually happens to every hobbyist at least once. There are a few different types of common parasites that you will need to keep an eye out for, and it’s important to know how to treat
Navigating the Waters: A Compassionate Approach to Gill Flukes in Betta Fish Care Read More »
R.W. Rottmann, J. Scott Graves, Craig Watson and Roy P.E. Yanong 2 The Ideal Daphnia for Feeding Freshwater Fish Fry 1 Introduction Daphnia are small freshwater cladoceran crustaceans commonly called “water fleas.” This common name is the result not only of their size, but their short, jerky hopping movement in water. The genera Daphnia and
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Whether you’re an old hand when it comes to looking after betta fish or a newbie looking to set up their first aquarium, one of the most frequently discussed topics is “do betta fish need an air pump?” Well, the answer is not quite as straightforward as it may seem! Keep reading to find out
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Sherolyn-Basement Bettas These days bettas come in a dizzy array of colors. Many of the Thai breeders are pushing the envelope and getting colors and combinations of colors not even dreamed about a few years ago. The IBC does have classes for patterned fish. The classes currently included in the standards are Butterfuly, Bicolor, Multi
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Sherolyn-Basement Bettas After getting a successful spawn, you want to get your fry off to the best possible start to ensure getting them to adulthood. With Bettas, that means having live food small enough for them to eat and having it available as soon as they are ready to eat. Vinegar eels are a very
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If you’re looking for a pet fish that’s a little more exciting than a standard goldfish, there are plenty of fantastic and eye-catching specimens from which to choose. In a completely biased opinion, two of the most splendid freshwater fish are the glofish and betta. What Is a Betta Fish? A betta, or the Siamese
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Sherolyn-Basement Bettas Bettas kept well fed and healthy are usually spawn ready and do not need any special conditioning. But a few weeks of extra feeding, especially with live foods, should have females plump with eggs and males ready to endure a spawn. So what do you do when they still refuse to spawn? Here
When Bettas Won’t Spawn: Secrets to Spark Their Instincts and Ignite New Life Read More »
So you’ve got yourself a new tank and are excited to get some fish in it? Not so fast! You’ll probably know that every fish tank needs an initiation period, or what’s known as ‘cycling’ before you can safely add any fish. This can take anywhere between two weeks to several months, so it’s a
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Sherolyn-Basement Bettas Many people fine it odd that Bettas are shipped from buyer to seller and to and from shows. Because bettas are air breathers they actually are easier to ship than fish that get their oxygen from their water. As long as a few conditions are met, Bettas ship just fine and can be
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