If you have live plants in your betta tank, you will most likely see algae growing in there too. Algae can provide a valuable food source for omnivorous fish, but you can have too much of a good thing. Fortunately, there are a number of algae-eating species that also make suitable companions for bettas. In …
You will undoubtedly have heard that you can’t keep two male betta fish together in the same tank. That’s true. Male bettas will fight if kept together, often to the death. But what about female betta fish? You may have heard the term “betta sorority.” A betta sorority is simply a popular name for a …
Can bettas live with goldfish? That’s a question many novice fish keepers ask themselves when they first start. After all, betta fish and goldfish are both stunning to look at. And a combination of the two species would make a beautiful display. In this guide, we compare and contrast the two species’ requirements and temperaments …
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Your betta fish may look lonely swimming around the perfect tank setup you’ve spent so much time on putting together for your fishy friend. Bettas have a pretty bad rep when it comes to being antisocial, so you may be wondering, “Can bettas live with shrimp?” In this in-depth guide, we take a look at …
Can guppies make good tankmates for betta fish? There’s no doubt that a school of brightly colored guppies flitting around your tank makes a beautiful display that perfectly complements your betta’s spectacular looks. But are guppies and bettas a marriage made in heaven or a potential nightmare? On the face of it, guppies are peaceful …
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If you fancy adding something a little bit different to your aquarium setup, you might be wondering whether an African Dwarf frog (Hymenochirus boettgeri) and a betta would make compatible tankmates. In this article, we’ll find out more about these delightful little amphibians, how to care for them, and whether or not an African Dwarf …
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If you’re a betta fish fan, but you’re concerned that your fishy friend might be feeling lonely living by himself in his tank, you may be wondering if some Amano shrimp would make good tankmates for your betta. In this guide, we take a look at the Amano shrimp to find out if one or …
Male bettas must always be kept apart, but are they destined to be loners? Well, the good news is that, as long as your betta is not aggressive, he will enjoy having a little company in his tank. So, what species of fish make good tankmates for lonely betta? In this article, we take a …
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