Betta fish are known to be territorial and aggressive, which is why these beautiful fish are also known as Siamese Fighting Fish! However, many bettas can also get lonely if kept alone, and they benefit from the company of a few suitable tank mates. Generally, small, peaceful fish make the best companions for bettas, and […]
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Betta fish are beautiful, intelligent creatures that are extremely popular pets. Bettas generally only live for around two to four years in captivity, so you want to give your beloved betta buddy the best chance of living a healthy, happy life. Unfortunately, bettas can be vulnerable to digestive issues like dangerous bloating and constipation. But
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As betta fish specialists, we know how concerning it can be to see your betta suddenly swimming erratically in the water. Erratic swimming often indicates an underlying health condition or water quality issue. Some of the most common causes of erratic swimming are swim bladder disorders, low oxygen levels, and ammonia poisoning, but there are
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Male bettas must always be kept apart, but are they destined to be loners? Well, the good news is that, as long as your betta is not aggressive, he will enjoy having a little company in his tank. So, what species of fish make good tankmates for lonely betta? In this article, we take a
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If you are a first-time betta keeper or unfamiliar with their spawning process, you may wonder what the white spot on your female betta is. Once your fish is sexually mature, a small white spot will develop on the underside of the belly between her ventral and anal fins. This area is located close to
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Most people think of bettas as being too feisty to live with others. However, there are a few tankmates that can live with bettas. The mystery snail and betta usually mind their own business when they live together, so they make perfect tankmates. They even work in smaller tanks, making mystery snails an ideal first
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Adding a new betta to your aquarium can be stressful for both you and your fish, but sometimes your betta might show some concerning colorations. Stress stripes are one way your betta will let you know that something has changed or that something isn’t right in the aquarium. Luckily, these unfavorable conditions can usually be
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Do you need a heater for your bettas? Yes, you do. Getting an aquarium heater for your betta fish sounds like a pretty straightforward issue to solve. That is until you see how many there are available and all of the various shapes, sizes, and wattages. If you are new to the world of aquarium
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If you’ve ever caught a frog in a mud puddle, you have some idea of how betta fish were first discovered. Betta-keeping began in Thailand when young children found the fish in rice paddies and took them home as pets. Unfortunately, Thai people also liked to watch aggressive fish fight for sport, much like cockfighting.
Limestone is a beautiful type of rock that can be used in aquariums to raise the water’s pH and hardness levels. But since betta fish prefer water that is fairly soft with a neutral pH, limestone is unsuitable to add to betta tanks in most circumstances. But how does pH affect your betta fish’s health
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