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 […]
The Silent Drift: Understanding Why Betta Fish Float When Their Time Is Up Read More »
If your betta fish develops Popeye, it can be quite alarming. However, the condition is easy to diagnose and, with the right care and treatment, Popeye is curable. Read this guide to find out what causes Popeye in betta fish and learn how to diagnose, treat, and prevent the condition. What Is Popeye? It’s not
A Closer Look at Betta Fish Popeye: Understanding the Signs and Finding Solutions Read More »
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
The Delicate Balance: Understanding the Connection Between You and Your Betta Fish Read More »
If your betta fish spends lots of time by the filter, don’t worry! My last two betta fish had a habit of hanging around the filter box, apparently enjoying the gentle flow from the outlet pipe. At first, I was concerned there might be something wrong until I figured out why the fish behaved so
The Mystery of Your Betta Fish’s Filter Fascination: Six Insights to Explore Read More »
After the traditional goldfish, betta fish are one of the most popular pet fish worldwide. And your beloved betta is more than just a pretty boy with glowing colors and floating fins! It’s thought that bettas are actually very intelligent and many have their own distinct personalities. Many owners say that their handsome betta splendens
Betta Fish: Unlocking the Surprising Intelligence Behind Their Colorful Lives Read More »
Are betta fish poisonous to cats? Now, that sounds like a bizarre question, right? But you’d be amazed (and horrified) at just how many pet fish fall victim to the family cat. It would be bad enough if Tibbles gobbled up your betta buddy, but if Tibbles got poisoned, too? Double-bad! So, we put this
The Hidden Dangers of Betta Fish: What Every Cat Owner Should Know Read More »
When it comes to choosing the ideal tank for a betta fish, 10-gallon is often given as the recommended size. It offers your fish enough space to swim around and is compact enough to fit neatly on your desk or counter. After trawling the market, we’ve narrowed it down to a selection of five of
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
Nurturing Beauty: The Perfect Plants to Enrich Your Betta’s World Read More »
Whether you are new to keeping bettas or you’ve been an enthusiast for some time, the myriad colors and forms of these beautiful fish can be overwhelming, especially if you are interested in breeding from your stock. If you’ve been reading up on breeding bettas and betta genetics, you will almost certainly have come across
The Hidden Stories Behind Red and Extended Red Betta Colors Read More »
Sherolyn-Basement Bettas Turquoise, steel and royal blue are called the three iridescent colors. Iridescent colors make up the top layer of the betta and are caused by cells called iridocytes. These cells form a dense color layer which can cover all other colors. Originally, on wild Betta splendens the normal iridescent color is turquoise/green. This
A Dance of Colors: The Enchantment of Iridescent Wonders Read More »
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