You may wonder whether your betta fish has feelings, or are you just imagining it? The answer is nobody knows precisely what betta fish experience, but science and direct human observation both suggest that there’s a vast array of feelings and emotions in betta fish, maybe more than we ever imagined! So how can we […]
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It’s always a sad moment when your betta is sick with little chance of recovery. If your pet fish is suffering excessively and you feel it would be kinder to end its life humanely, you’ll probably be asking what is the kindest way to do so. To make sure that I’m offering the most up-to-date
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Koi bettas are some of the most sought-after types of betta fish. Their unique marbled color patterns that gradually change and shift over time never get old! There are also several types of koi bettas, with Galaxies, Halfmoon, and Plakats being the most popular. You can even keep an all-female sorority of koi betta fish.
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One reason that betta fish are so popular is that you can keep them in 5- or 10-gallon nano tanks. But what about adding tank mates for them in such a small aquarium? The truth is that 10-gallon tanks aren’t big enough to keep other types of fish with your betta. Despite much misinformation, this
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Betta fish are well-known for their remarkable adaptation to breathe oxygen from the air as well as water. But how long could a betta fish live out of water altogether? There have been no scientific experiments to determine how long a betta fish could survive out of water, but the estimated answer is between 30
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Bettas are cute fish. So cute you may be tempted to reach in the water to give your favorite pet a pat on the head, or stroke his lovely fins. Not so fast! Bettas are also called Siamese fighting fish for a reason! Your betta could easily bite you if you try to pet him,
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If you’ve been following the guidelines on our website, you’ll know that betta fish should never be kept in a tank smaller than 5 gallons. Then why on earth are betta fish being sold in cups in the pet store? This treatment is indeed inhumane and dangerous to a betta’s health, and education on this
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While we typically expect pet fish to float when they die, this isn’t always the case. Betta fish will often sink when they die, although this depends on the cause of death. Furthermore, a floating betta fish may not be dead just yet, so it’s worth examining it closely to find out! Here, I’ll run
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While it may be tempting to want to pet your fish, it’s not such a good idea. Betta fish should never be touched by human hands. Doing so could lead to all kinds of problems such as stress, disease, or in the worst case, mortality. A betta is best kept on the other side of
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Like it or not, partial water changes are a standard part of good aquarium maintenance. While aquarium filters perform an important cleaning function in the tank, some additional cleaning and water changes are normally essential to keep the aquarium in good health. A 15-35% partial water change every one or two weeks is the optimum
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