For a fish named after the art of fighting, you might be wondering if Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) fight. The answer is yes; they do fight. Bettas are an aggressive species that can be very territorial. If you’re wondering how to keep your betta fish from fighting, it’s important to know the signs of […]
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Betta fish (or Siamese Fighting Fish, as they are sometimes called) don’t breathe exactly as other fish do. They have a special respiratory organ that most other species lack, called the labyrinth organ. As we’ll see, these fish have developed a labyrinth organ in response to their natural environment. In the aquarium, some extra care
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Koi bettas are some of the most sought-after types of betta fish. Their unique marbled color patterns that gradually change and shift over time never get old! There are also several types of koi bettas, with Galaxies, Halfmoon, and Plakats being the most popular. You can even keep an all-female sorority of koi betta fish.
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When in your local fish store, you may have noticed groups of lush, green mossy balls adorning many of the display tanks. Moss balls look great in a fish tank, and they do have plenty of benefits too. But can you put betta fish with moss balls, and will your fishy friend appreciate having one
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Sherolyn-Basement Bettas Before you ship you will need to get a few things together. You will need bags and an insulated box. Handy to have is the cut off top of a 2 liter bottle cut off, a 1/3 measuring cup and a cup or jar. Depending on the season you may also need heat
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If you’re anything like I was when I got my first betta fish, you’re probably thinking, “nitrate what?” Rest assured, my team and I at Betta Source will help you determine the appropriate nitrate level for your betta fish, which is actually a simple component of aquarium care that has a lot to do with
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Dr. Leo Buss It is axiomatic that the quickest route to improve a strain is to breed related animals. Inbreeding, when coupled with selection for a desired trait, is unquestionably effective for increasing the frequency of progeny with desirable characteristics. Why, then, would I introduce a title that suggests the opposite? This betta’s spectacular halfmoon
Graphite disease can be fatal in bettas if it’s not recognized and treated quickly. If you’re vigilant and keep a close eye on your betta’s wellbeing, it can be treated and prevented, too. Read on to learn more about Graphite disease, including how to recognize, treat, and prevent it. What Is Graphite Disease? Graphite disease
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A beautiful betta fish in all his dazzling, long-finned glory is a sight to behold. But he doesn’t need to be the only feature of your tank. Aquascape tanks use plants, rocks, and driftwood to create lush, enchanting underwater worlds that observers love getting lost in almost as much as a betta. Here is how
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Many hobbyists know that male betta fish can’t be put together and some might even know that females don’t do so great in groups either. But males and females must surely get along, right? Well, it’s not that simple. Though male and female betta fish need to be together and interact in order to breed,
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