Every fish tank requires maintenance; some require more than others, but whether it’s a water change every week or topping a tank off every month, the success of most tanks is the reflection of how much time you give them. Regular water changes, substrate vacuumings, and filter media replacements are just some of the most …
Picture the scene. You just got your new betta fish home and carefully acclimated him before introducing him to his lovely new aquarium. Two days later, your poor pet has vanished into a cloudy fog! But you cycled the tank before you put your betta in there, so, how on earth can you have cloudy …
Cloudy Betta Tank: Different Colors Mean Different Causes Read More »
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 »
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; …
Betta fish are an extremely popular pet, and each one has its own unique personality. Not many fish can be trained to perform tricks, but a betta can! Bettas become bored if kept alone in their tank, and they do love toys to keep them amused. In fact, the more interaction there is between you …
Betta Fish And Mirrors: Exercise, Entertainment, And More Read More »
Choosing the best substrate for your betta tank is not quite as simple as it might at first seem. There are a number of types of substrate, all of which can affect your fish and your tank in different ways. So, in this guide, we look at the different kinds of substrates that you could …
Best Betta Substrate: Why the Bottom of Your Aquarium Matters Read More »
Many betta fish health conditions are caused by the effects of stress. To help your betta cope with potentially stressful situations, it’s extremely important to provide your fishy friend with plenty of hiding places in your tank setup. Adding live plants to the tank environment is a great way of providing shelter for your fish, …
Do betta fish need heaters? Yes, yes they do. Getting an aquarium heater for your betta fish sounds like a pretty straight forward issue to get past. That is until you see how many there are available in all of their various shapes, sizes and… wattages. If you are new to the world of aquarium …
So you have your aquarium, water and a betta fish swimming in all this open “space”. While some people really like a minimalistic design, betta fish don’t really dig it too much. There are really quite a few options you can explore in sprucing up your betta’s tank with all sorts of aquatic furniture. But …
Betta fish are beautiful with their vivid colors and spectacular fins. And providing your betta with a suitable tank setup will allow him to flourish and live a healthy life. In this detailed article, we explain how to achieve the perfect betta tank setup. And the good news is, that’s not as complicated as you …
