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The Intricate Dance of Betta Fish: Secrets to Their Mating Rituals and Breeding Success

A recent survey carried out by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) shows that in 2019-2020, over 11 million households in the U.S. owned some variety of tropical fish, and a mind-blowing $19.2 billion was spent on purchasing pets and associated products. With those numbers in mind, you may be looking at your beautiful betta […]

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How To Tell if Betta Eggs Are Fertilized

The Promise of New Life: Recognizing Fertilized Betta Eggs

Breeding

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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Navigating the Waters: A Compassionate Approach to Gill Flukes in Betta Fish Care

Disease

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

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Do Betta Fish Sleep With Their Eyes Open

The Silent Vigil: Understanding How Betta Fish Rest While Fully Awake

Species

As a new betta owner, you might be wondering if your new fishy friend sleeps. And, if betta fish do sleep, do they sleep with their eyes open or closed? Keep reading to learn what happens to your fishy friend when the lights go out! Do Betta Fish Sleep? The simple answer to that frequently

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Restoring the Grace of Your Betta: Essential Tips to Heal Fin Rot

Care, Disease

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

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The Delicate Dance of Betta Fish: Exploring the Harmony of Two Females in One Tank

Species

Bettas are also known as Siamese fighting fish, and for good reason. Male bettas are extremely territorial and will fight any other male that enters their space, sometimes to the death. Not only that, but any brightly colored, long-finned fish in the community are also often targets of a male betta’s aggression. But what about

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Hidden Havens: Where Betta Fish Find Their Sanctuary

Tanks

Many betta fish health conditions are caused by the effects of stress. To help your betta cope with potentially stressful situations, it’s extremely important to provide your fishy friend with plenty of hiding places in your tank setup. Adding live plants to the tank environment is a great way of providing shelter for your fish,

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Harmony in the Tank: Can Betta Fish and Plecos Coexist?

Tank Mates

Male Betta splendens are notoriously ferocious fish. Their other common name, ‘Siamese fighting fish,’ is derived from their tendency to rip another male to shreds given half a chance. Yet, you may be relieved to know that there are a few tank mates that may still be suitable to live alongside your betta – depending

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When Cottonmouth Strikes: Understanding Columnaris and Protecting Your Fish Friends

Disease, Care

First and foremost, columnaris is primarily identified by its tell-tale cottonmouth symptom. It is caused by the bacteria Flavobacterium columnare. If you believe your fish may have such an infection, it is important to take immediate action to help prevent mortalities. Read on for more information regarding this infection and seek assistance from a professional

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Reflections of Joy: How Mirrors Transform Betta Fish Experiences

Tanks, Photography

Betta fish are an extremely popular pet, and each one has its own unique personality. Not many fish can be trained to perform tricks, but a betta can! Bettas become bored if kept alone in their tank, and they do love toys to keep them amused. In fact, the more interaction there is between you

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