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The Hidden Story of Black Beard Algae: Understanding Its Origins and How to Tame It

Many different algae forms can grow in aquariums, spoiling the look of your setup, clogging filters, and obscuring the glass. Black beard algae is a particular nuisance, as it’s unsightly and very difficult to remove. This article tells you everything you need to know about removing black beard algae from your tank, so keep reading […]

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The Price of Serenity: Exploring the Cost of Bringing a Betta Fish Home

Species

There’s a common misconception that bettas are a cheap and suitable fish for beginners. However, the reality of the situation is that bettas are deeply complex fish that require a long-term financial commitment from a dedicated owner. If you’re contemplating betta fish ownership, you’re probably asking yourself: How much does an actual fish cost? Before

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Nurturing Companions: The Perfect Live Plants for Your Betta’s Home

Plants, Tanks

So you have your aquarium, water and a betta fish swimming in all this open “space”. While some people really like a minimalistic design, betta fish don’t really dig it too much. There are really quite a few options you can explore in sprucing up your betta’s tank with all sorts of aquatic furniture. But

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Nurturing Your Fry: The Simple Secret to Thriving Micro-Worm Cultures

Care

Sherolyn-Basement Bettas The various micro-worm cultures are a great way to get your fry off to a good start. They are small in size and their wiggling attracts the fry and gets them eating at the crucial first days. The worms also stay alive in the water for a while giving the fry plenty

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The Allure of the Halfmoon Black Orchid Betta: Nurturing a Jewel of the Aquatic World

Care, Species

There are many black betta fish on the market that any betta enthusiast would be eager to own. Despite the colorful varieties of betta fish being arguably way more popular, black bettas are some of my favorites. One stunning darker-toned species is the Black Orchid betta fish, or, more specifically, my favorite – the half-moon

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A Lifeline for Betta Fish: Exploring the Promise of Melafix for Fin Rot Recovery

Disease, Care, Species

At bettasource.com, we’ve become well-accustomed to writing articles about fin rot! Because it’s one of the most common ailments of domestic betta fish, many people try to treat it with medications. While Melafix or Bettafix are two of the most popular choices, they’re also quite controversial. There have been many reports of betta fish dying

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The Most Entertaining Toys For Your Betta Fish

Toys That Bring Joy to Your Betta Fish’s World

Reviews

Betta fish are curious and intelligent, and they can become bored, especially if they don’t have tankmates to keep them distracted. So, you won’t be surprised to learn that your betta buddy will get a lot of fun and stimulation out of having some toys and decorations in his tank. In this helpful guide, we review our Super

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The Gentle Glow: Shedding Light on Betta Fish Care

Care

Betta fish are undoubtedly beautiful creatures, and having the correct light in your betta fish tanks can be just what you need to bring out your pet’s colors and highlight its flowing fins. But do betta fish really need light, and if so, should you leave the light on in the betta tank 24/7? Do

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The Hidden World of Betta Fish: Shedding Light on Their Nighttime Vision

Care

Betta fish, or Siamese fighting fish, are beautiful aquarium fish that are popular aquatic pets because of their brilliant colors and extravagant fins and tails. These tropical fish are diurnal, meaning that, unlike nocturnal animals, bettas are most active during the daytime, resting and sleeping at night. So, how does your betta cope when you

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The Allure of Chocolate Bettas: Unveiling Their Extraordinary Charm

Breeding, Species

Betta fish come in a rainbow of different colors. Some even have a beautiful metallic sheen to add to their glory. Add to that the male betta’s characteristic trailing fins and many different tail forms. It’s easy to see why these stunning little fish are one of the most popular aquarium-kept species around today. At

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