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- The Simple Guide to Choosing and Keeping a Betta FishA brief article about the care and keeping of Betta fish.
- Betta Fish and Bubble WallsBetta splendens, better known as Siamese fighting fish or bettas, should not live in aquariums with very large air stones or "bubble walls" due to their poor swimming ability.
Using Artificial Plants with Betta FishBettas or Siamese fighting fish do well with artificial plants. But make sure the plant does not interfere with tank lids and that it has smooth edges.- How to Care for Your Betta FishTaking care of bettas requires good water conditions, the proper food, and most of all some love. In the correct conditions, bettas can live to or even grow older than their fifth birthday.
- 3 Myths About Male Betta Fish CareMale betta fish need to live in at least one gallon of water to thrive; can eat more than bloodworms and do not often get along with other fish.
What Plants Are Safe for Betta Fish Aquariums?Read on to discover the safest plants to use in your betta's aquarium...- Signs Your Betta Fish is SickLearn how to properly diagnose your Betta so you can treat him correctly.
- How to Breed Your Betta FishLearn exactly how to breed your Betta fish safely
- Betta Fish Disease TreatmentLearn how to diagnose and treat a sick Betta fish. Also learn how to prevent future illnesses.
- Mistakes in Choosing Tank Mates for Betta FishDon't make these common mistakes when choosing tank mates for your fragile Betta fish!
- Acceptable Betta Fish Tank MatesLearn about the different creatures that can safely share a tank with your Betta.
- Different Types of Betta FishLearn about the most common species of Betta fish (there are over 60 in total) as well as their colors, tail shapes, and other information.
- Breeding Betta Fish & Caring for FryFemale bettas lay, on average, 350 eggs, so you really need to think twice before attempting to breed your fish. It takes a lot of time, space, money and elbow grease to successfully breed bettas.
- A Short Guide to Betta Fish CareBe sure you care for your Betta to the best of your ability with this free guide.
- What is Needed for a Betta Fish TankBettas are the best first pet for anyone. Though they will basically survive in just about anything, they still need some key items to make it comfortable.
- Petco Double-Tail Betta FraudThe Petco in my area had a mutilated veiltail betta for sale. It was marked as a double-tail betta, but its tail had actually been cut in half.
- Help with Taking Care of Your Betta FishIf you have a betta fish, here are some tips that can help you keep your pet healthy and happy.
- Why Bettas Should Not Be Kept with GoldfishMany people think they can keep bettas with goldfish. But these fish have very different care needs and are best kept in separate tanks.
How to Choose Fish for a Tropical TankDon't make the mistake my Dad did and add tropical fish indiscriminately to a tank. Research all species before adding to a tank, including what they eat and how large they grow.- To Save a Betta FishA simple guide on how to prepare a tank for a betta, or how to quickly make a tank suitable if the fish is already in their tank.
- Fighting Fish FoodsLike most fish, Bettas are omnivores. But they have a strong preference for animal food. In the wild they will eat any animal or vegetable food they can find.
- What Not to Feed Your Betta FishIt's up to you as the owner to provide nutritious, delicious meals for your betta fish. So what constitutes as "nutritious" and "delicious" and what other guidelines should you be following?
- What You Need to Know About Bettas and Bubble NestsOnly male bettas make bubble nests, which act as protective homes for fertilized eggs and newly hatched betta fry.
Bettas (Siamese Fighting Fish)Where Bettas came from, what they were then, what they are now, and who should have them.- Common Betta Fish Diseases - VelvetA short overview of the disease velvet, including symptoms, treatment and prevention.
- Tips on How to Care for a Betta FishHere are some tips for making sure your betta fish is healthy and happy. Remember it's a betta fish not a beta fish. This will help you in your online search.
- Betta Fish CareBetta fish make a great first pet for any child. Here's how to make sure they last longer than a week.
- Is a Betta Vase Okay for My Betta Fish?In pet stores, betta fish are kept in a small betta vase or betta bowl. Is this sufficient?
- How to Buy Betta Fish the Right WayWhen you buy betta fish, there is more to take into account than how pretty the fish is.
- Betta Tank SelectionBetta tank selection should be done before you buy any fish. Knowing which will make the best betta aquarium for your fish is not that difficult.
- Fish Fighting - a Brief HistoryFish fighting can be traced back two hundred years to Siam, and a warrior clan called the "Bettah".
- Betta Types - What is the Difference?Identifying the different betta types can be a daunting task.
- I Want to Buy Betta Fish - Where Do I Start?Before you buy betta fish, you should get their tank set up.
- Betta Bowls - Should I Get a Bigger Betta Tank?Fish stores can pack a lot of fish in a small area when they put them in these tiny betta bowls. But is this really a suitable betta tank?
- Cycling Aquarium WaterCycling aquarium water is the easiest and most effective way to keep betta diseases at bay.
- 3 Things to Do Before You Buy Betta FishYou can extend your betta's lifespan simply by following these three basic steps before you rush right out and buy betta fish.
- Betta WaterGetting betta water just right is the single most important step to increasing your betta lifespan.
- Betta Mating 101Betta mating at times seems to be a guaranteed outcome. Let's see just what is needed for successful betta mating for the bubble nest betta.
- Betta Plant SelectionBetta plant selection doesn't usually take too much of an aquarist's time. They see a plant they like, they buy it, get it home and place it in their Betta tank. Done, right? Nope.
- Betta Tank SelectionWhy so many choices in tanks? What is the right betta tank for you? Let's look at what the betta requires, and then we can make a selection from there.
