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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You might know you cannot keep two male betta fish in the same tank. Why not? Well, bettas are also known as Siamese fighting fish, and for good reason. Male bettas are extremely territorial and will fight any other male that enters their space, sometimes to the death. Not only that, but any brightly colored, …
Just like humans, betta fish can have seizures. Unfortunately, even a healthy betta fish is very unlikely to survive after experiencing one, but there are multiple ways to prevent seizures from happening in the first place and a few remedies that might help your fish on its road to recovery. It should be noted that …
Betta fish are generally hardy characters, provided you give them the right tank conditions, keep their water clean and toxin-free, and give your pet a nutritious, well-balanced diet. However, if you notice your betta fish is swimming in circles, that might be a sign of a problem. Read this guide to discover some of the …
Two of the most easily recognizable fish in the freshwater aquarium trade, angelfish, and betta fish are favorite centerpieces for freshwater systems. Both species feature beautiful colorations and displays of finnage and they look spectacular against a backdrop of dense vegetation. But can these two ornate fish live together in the same tank? Unfortunately, no, …
Betta fish and goldfish are the favorite choice of pet fish for many aquarists, especially kids. So, you might be thinking about how cool it would be to have both species living together in your home tank. But can bettas live with goldfish? Betta fish have a pretty fierce reputation, whereas goldies are super-chilled out. …
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 …
If you’re new to betta ownership, you’ll want to find out more about the most common health conditions and diseases that could affect your new fish friend. Preventing disease is always better than the treatment process. Therefore, it’s important to know how to keep your betta healthy in order to ensure the overall quality of …
Betta fish come in a dazzling array of forms and colors, each with a different back story and genetic profile. But there’s one betta strain in particular that hobbyists love, and that’s the marble betta. So, where did the marble betta come from, and how easy, or not, are they to breed? Origins of the …
In this fascinating article, we feature the story of one professional breeder’s adventures when he tried to produce a fish that was a combination of the traditional Cambodian black but with black finnage. The breeder in question was Walt Maurus, author of the highly-praised book, “Bettas, a Complete Introduction.” The Initial Attempt Maurus attempted to …
