Wild betta fish are typically pretty active characters, spending much of their day patrolling their territory on the lookout for intruders, hunting for food, and seeking mates. The behavior of captive bettas is similar, so if your pet suddenly stops moving, you’re right to be concerned about him. In this article, you’ll learn the reasons …
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It’s worrying when you notice something unusual about your betta’s behavior. But if you see that your betta is breathing heavily, that’s a real cause for concern. But what could be causing your betta fish to breathe heavily? Is your betta dying? And what can you do to help your beloved betta buddy? Read this …
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If you’ve seen a long, thin worm-like organism hanging off your betta fish, it’s almost certainly an anchor worm. Anchor worms are a rare but serious parasite in home aquariums, and bettas can be targeted just as easily as any other fish. But what should you do if your betta has got anchor worms? And …
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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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Betta fish have been adored for their magnificent colors for centuries. But if you start to notice that your fish isn’t looking as bright as it once did and is turning a different color, you may have reason to be concerned. More often than not, color fading is the result of stress or old age, …
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Betta fish can experience a variety of uncomfortable and detrimental diseases, illnesses, and conditions throughout their lifetime. One of these is a parasitic infection known as ‘ich,’ which we will be discussing in this article. Also known as White Spot Disease, Ichthyophthirius multifilis (Ich) in betta fish is actually quite common, easy to identify, and …
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Hole in the head disease is most commonly seen in Discus and cichlids. However, the condition can affect any fish species, including bettas. Betta hole in the head disease is an extremely serious condition that will kill your betta buddy if you don’t recognize and treat the condition promptly and correctly. This guide tells you …
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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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My betta fish looked like he was on death’s door for ages before he finally died of old age while I was on vacation. I wish I would have known what the signs were, so I could have said goodbye — or even done something to intervene. Our team at Betta Source doesn’t want you …
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If your betta fish develops Popeye, it can be quite alarming. However, the condition is easy to diagnose and, with the right care and treatment, Popeye is curable. Read this guide to find out what causes Popeye in betta fish and learn how to diagnose, treat, and prevent the condition. What Is Popeye? It’s not …
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