Betta fish can sometimes be very strange fish! You might see them laying on the bottom of your tank or sticking towards the surface of the water. You might even see them burrowing themselves in the rocks! If you see this, you have all the right to be concerned: is this normal behavior? is your …
Your pet betta fish is an intelligent little guy who will get bored if he doesn’t have the company and stimulation of a few peaceful tankmates. But not all betta fish will tolerate other fish in their tank. So, what can you do to keep your fishy friend happy and healthy? Well, including some attractive …
Betta Fish Decorations: Top Tank Substrates And Toys Read More »
As two of the most classic freshwater fish in the hobby, neon tetras and betta fish are some of the most common species to come across in aquarium setups. But what if you want both in the same tank? Unfortunately, neon tetras are not the best tank mates for bettas due to differing temperature requirements …
If you’re starting to notice a brown haze to the glass of your aquarium or on the leaves of your live plants, you might be dealing with a brown algae outbreak. Algae is the last thing most hobbyists want to hear about or see, but even the healthiest and most thriving tanks usually have algae; …
You might have heard that betta fish can’t be kept with anything else, at all. While this is true for the most part, there have been some success stories with keeping bettas with small invertebrates, like dwarf crayfish. There are a few extra steps you will need to take in order for your dwarf crayfish …
Dwarf Crayfish & Betta Fish: Peaceful Tank Mates Read More »
If you’re starting to see algae in your betta fish tank, you might be considering a few different tank mates to help clean up after your betta. It is important to remember that betta fish are aggressive fish and are often best kept by themselves. However, there are some fish that will do well as …
Otocinclus Catfish And Betta Fish: Not Ideal Tankmates Read More »
If you have a lonely male betta, you might want to consider getting a few friends for him. That’s a good idea, as betta fish can become bored and stressed if kept in isolation. However, bettas are known to be highly territorial, and they can be aggressive when confronted with a fish that they perceive …
Endlers With Betta: Tips On Avoiding Territorial Behavior Read More »
It can be a little boring for both you and your fish to have an unplanted aquarium. Plants are a great addition to most aquarium setups and don’t require much extra maintenance in order to thrive. Java moss is one of the best plants to keep with betta fish and can be used in a …
That’s a question you’ll be asking yourself if you’re looking for suitable tankmates for your betta buddy. The Redtail shark is an attractive fish and makes a great addition to a community tank, but would one of these guys get along with your betta? In this guide, we answer that question, as well as giving …
Sherolyn-Basement Bettas This was a post on my basement bettas face book page. I will be reworking this into an article in the near future and adding more articles like it so check back to this section later… Too breed good bettas you HAVE to look hard at the females you choose. Personally, I want …
