You may have noticed your betta fish flaring, sometimes at another fish or even at his reflection. But is flaring good or bad for your betta, and why do captive fish demonstrate this fascinating behavior? In this informative article, you’ll learn all about betta fish flaring so that you’ll have a much better understanding of …
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Betta fish are known throughout the fishkeeping hobby for their beautiful colors and seemingly endless variations of form. But the betta’s trademark is his flowing finnage. These glamorous fish are certainly the supermodels of the aquatic world! So, as you can imagine, discovering that your betta fish’s gorgeous fins are falling apart is a horror …
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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, …
You can only keep one male betta in a tank, but some bettas do get lonely and bored if they’re not provided with a little company. Also, a community tank can be much more aesthetically pleasing to look at than just one betta all on his lonesome. There are quite a few fish that can …
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. …
For a fish named after the art of fighting, you might be wondering to yourself how exactly the Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) engages in combat. These fish should never be purchased with the intent to have them fight, but it is important to know signs of aggression, especially if placing your betta in a …
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You may have heard that ghost shrimp are fantastic tank mates for betta fish or you might have heard that ghost shrimp are horrible tank mates for betta fish; the topic of keeping shrimp with betta fish in the same tank is regularly discussed with many different possible outcomes. We think that if you’re going …
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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 …
Many people think that male bettas are so aggressive that they must live a solitary life. Well, that’s not always the case. Bettas are intelligent, curious fish, and they do become bored if their environment lacks sufficient interest and stimulation. A bored betta is often a stressed, unhealthy fish. But do bettas appreciate company? Well, …
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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 …
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