One of the last things you want is to turn your aquarium light on and see a beloved betta sick. The only thing worse than that would be seeing a sick fish and having no way of treating it! All aquarium hobbyists should have a first aid kit on hand for emergencies such as these. […]
A Lifesaver for Your Betta: Essential Care for When Illness Strikes Read More »
When picking up your betta from the pet store, you may have seen a package of betta bulbs on the shelf. If you’ve been wanting to start a planted betta fish tank, then it could be a fun experiment to place some betta bulbs in your aquarium. These bulbs grow into beautiful green plants that
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Driftwood is an important part of many aquatic ecosystems and offers food and protection for an abundance of water-, air-, and land-dwelling creatures. Many hobbyists like to bring these little slices of nature into their home aquariums to offer their fish and invertebrates the same natural benefits. However, introducing untreated wood and rocks into an
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Whether you have a domesticated species of Betta splendens or a rare wild type, you might want to give your fish a display tank that is as natural as possible. One of the ways to do this is by creating a biotope habitat. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about where
Creating Harmony: The Art of Crafting a Betta Biotope Read More »
Every fish tank requires maintenance; some require more than others, but whether it’s a water change every week or topping a tank off every month, the success of most tanks is the reflection of how much time you give them. Regular water changes, substrate vacuumings, and filter media replacements are just some of the most
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The scorpion betta might have a ferocious name, but it is harmless to humans! These fish are a type of wild betta and are favored for their small size and natural colorations compared to domesticated breeds of Betta splendens. Though classified as a wild betta, scorpion bettas are no more difficult to keep than Betta
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As two of the most classic freshwater fish in the hobby, neon tetras and betta fish are some of the most common species to come across in aquarium setups. But what if you want both in the same tank? Unfortunately, neon tetras aren’t the best tank mates for bettas due to differing temperature requirements and
A Colorful Harmony: Exploring the Compatibility of Neon Tetras and Betta Fish Read More »
At Bettasource, we’ve written countless articles about betta fish health issues, but few show up as frequently as fin rot. Fin rot is one of the most common diseases in betta fish, caused by bacterial or fungal infections. Luckily, it is fairly easy to treat so long as you catch it early enough. Here we’ll
Restoring the Grace of Your Betta: Essential Tips to Heal Fin Rot Read More »
While all the parameters in your betta fish tank might check out, if the water temperature is too high or too low, there is a chance that you could severely injure or kill your fish. Temperature shock is the result of a deviation from ideal water temperatures, either caused by temperatures changing too much or
Navigating the Chills: Understanding Betta Fish Temperature Shock and Its Signs Read More »
You may have heard that ghost shrimp are fantastic tank mates for betta fish or you might have heard that ghost shrimp are horrible tank mates for betta fish; the topic of keeping shrimp with betta fish in the same tank is regularly discussed with many different possible outcomes. We think that if you’re going
Harmony Beneath the Surface: Exploring the Bond Between Ghost Shrimp and Betta Fish Read More »
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