Betta imbellis, or the Peaceful Betta, earns its name from being somewhat calmer than its feisty cousin, the Siamese Fighting Fish. Many fishkeepers are attracted to its more laid-back temperament and the possibility of keeping this species in a small group. This fish, however, isn’t totally without its dark side and can still cause trouble […]
Betta Imbellis: Care, Tank Mates and Breeding Read More »
Betta fish are known to be territorial and aggressive, which is why these beautiful fish are also known as Siamese Fighting Fish! However, many bettas can also get lonely if kept alone, and they benefit from the company of a few suitable tank mates. Generally, small, peaceful fish make the best companions for bettas, and
A Colorful Dance: The Unexpected Harmony of Chili Rasbora and Betta Fish Read More »
Most people think of bettas as being too feisty to live with others. However, there are a few tankmates that can live with bettas. The mystery snail and betta usually mind their own business when they live together, so they make perfect tankmates. They even work in smaller tanks, making mystery snails an ideal first
Navigating the Delicate Dance: Can Mystery Snails and Betta Fish Coexist? Read More »
If you’ve ever caught a frog in a mud puddle, you have some idea of how betta fish were first discovered. Betta-keeping began in Thailand when young children found the fish in rice paddies and took them home as pets. Unfortunately, Thai people also liked to watch aggressive fish fight for sport, much like cockfighting.
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Most people who are into fishkeeping are familiar with betta fish, or as they are sometimes known, Siamese fighting fish. In this guide, we introduce you to an unusual form of plakat betta fish that isn’t often seen in pet stores: the spoonhead betta. Read on to find out where these fish came from and how
Spoonhead Bettas: The Plakat Variant and How to Keep One Read More »
If you love bettas, you’ll agree that bigger is definitely better! The biggest betta fish is known as a Giant betta or Betta anabatoides. So, is the Betta anabatoides easy to care for? Do these supersize betta fish need a larger tank than ordinary bettas? How readily available are Betta anabatoides, and are they expensive
Betta Anabatoides: History, Behavior and Care Read More »
How to… what?! You read that right: how to train your betta fish! Betta fish are actually outstanding students and can be taught several tricks, like swimming through a hoop and following your finger on command. The secret to training your betta fish is to reward already natural behaviors! Keep reading to find out everything
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Mike McBrien Bettas are incredibly popular fish, not only do they have a diverse amount of color and fin type and have a personality all their own, they are also hardy and relatively easy to care for. Unfortunately this popularity and the condition of how most bettas are typically sold have created many misconceptions about husbandry and evolved into myths
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