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Life’s Intricate Tapestry: Embracing the Beauty of Patterns in Our World

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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Nurturing the Next Generation: A Simple Guide to Cultivating Vinegar Eels for Betta Fry

Care

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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Harmony in the Aquarium: The Surprising Dynamics of Betta Fish and Red Tail Sharks

Care, Tank Mates

That’s a question you’ll be asking yourself if you’re looking for suitable tankmates for your betta buddy. The Redtail shark is an attractive fish and makes a great addition to a community tank, but would one of these guys get along with your betta? In this guide, we answer that question, as well as giving

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A Betta’s Battle: Nurturing Health and Preventing Ammonia Poisoning

Care, Disease

Ammonia poisoning can be fatal to all fish, including your betta buddy if you don’t spot the warning signs that there’s a problem and take steps to deal with it. New tanks are often the worst culprits when it comes to ammonia poisoning, which is why so many betta fish fall victim to the deadly

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Harmony in the Aquarium: Exploring the Relationship Between Glofish and Bettas

Species, Tank Mates

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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The Hidden Struggles of Betta Fish: Understanding Tumors and Paths to Healing

Disease, Care

Most fish hobbyists have to cope with sick fish from time to time. That can be devastating, especially if the affected fish is your prized betta. The good news is that most common fish diseases can be cured. But what about betta fish tumors? In this guide, we discuss how to identify a betta fish

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When Bettas Won’t Spawn: Secrets to Spark Their Instincts and Ignite New Life

Breeding

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

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Navigating the Journey: Your Essential Guide to Traveling with a Betta Fish

Care, FAQ

Betta fish have a reputation for being fairly hardy pets, but diligent care is still essential for transporting them safely from a pet store to your home, or when you’re moving house. Some key principles when transporting a betta are to provide a safe, steady, darkened environment, with adequate insulation to keep the water temperature

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The Secrets Behind Your Betta Fish’s Shy Retreat: Understanding Their Hidden World

Care

Every betta fish has his own unique personality, just like you and your friends do! However, most bettas do react in similar ways in the same situations. For example, if your betta feels threatened by something he doesn’t understand, he will most likely hide. But is that the only time when your betta fish might

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The Subtle Dance of a Balanced Aquarium: Recognizing the Signs of a Thriving Ecosystem

Tanks, Care

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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