A Betta hendra? What’s one of those?! – Okay, whew! Glad you asked! So it’s not just me that had never heard of this species? All joking aside, the Betta hendra is not a commonly known species. That could very well be because they were discovered only recently. However, they’re truly beautiful fish that everyone […]
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If you put tap water directly into your betta fish tank, your poor pet will die pretty quickly! How so? Well, untreated tap water contains chemicals that are extremely toxic to fish. Fortunately, making tap water safe for your betta’s tank is pretty straightforward. The easiest way to do that is by adding a special
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You’ll see many varieties of betta fish for sale in those little betta boxes both in your local fish store and online, and one of those is the bullet betta. But what is a bullet betta? Can you breed them? Where can you buy one? Read on to find out the answers to these questions
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Betta fish are some of the most colorful and unique fish available in the freshwater aquarium hobby. But what causes these patterns and how have they changed from their wild ancestors? There is a lot of science that goes into breeding betta fish, specifically genetics. Most hobbyists don’t question the beautiful and vibrant colors of
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Betta fish are generally hardy characters, provided you give them the right tank conditions, keep their water clean and toxin-free, and give your pet a nutritious, well-balanced diet. However, if you notice your betta fish is swimming in circles, that might be a sign of a problem. Read this guide to discover some of the
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Feeding time is perhaps the most exciting interaction you can have with your favorite pet betta fish. Nothing is more satisfying than dropping pellet after pellet into the water only to have it quickly scooped up by your hungry little hunter. While your betta friend loves you for every fish pellet you feed them, bettas
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Betta imbellis, or the Peaceful Betta, earns its name from being somewhat calmer than its feisty cousin, the Siamese Fighting Fish. Many fishkeepers are attracted to its more laid-back temperament and the possibility of keeping this species in a small group. This fish, however, isn’t totally without its dark side and can still cause trouble
In the world of 5 gallon aquariums that you can house betta fish in, you’d have an extremely hard time trying to find a better tank than the Fluval Spec V. Small enough to fit on a desktop or counter, yet spacious enough for your betta to swim freely, the Spec V from Fluval is
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Dogs will eat pretty much whatever they can wrap their jaws around, including fish food and the odd garbage buffet. You buy the very best food that you can afford for your precious betta buddy, right? But what’s the score if your dog goes on a fish food binge? Is fish food bad for your
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Does your betta have clamped fins? If he does, you’ve come to the right place for helpful advice and our top tips on how to cure the problem! Clamped fins in aquarium fishes are a clear sign that the fish are not healthy. However, there are lots of different reasons for your betta’s clamped fins.
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