Kevin, Author at ZenAquaria

Close up male red Siamese fighting fish and bubble nest on the surface of the water.

At some point, your male betta fish will build a bubble nest. This is a good thing, it means your betta is comfortable in his tank and is ready for a mate. Why Do Betta Fish Make Bubble Nests? Bettas...

Nitrogen cycle explained, fish tank cycle

How to Cycle an Aquarium (Explaining The Nitrogen Cycle)

Kevin

Betta Fish, Fish Health

What is the Nitrogen Cycle? The nitrogen cycle is a natural waste management system performed by certain species of bacteria. In an aquarium, the nitrogen cycle is responsible for creating a safe and...

How Long Do Betta Fish Live? (Help Your Betta Live Longer)

Kevin

Betta Fish, Fish Health

A betta fish purchased from a commercial pet store is lucky if he lives 2-3 years. The unluckier bettas don't even make it out of the fish store. Like goldfish, betta fish have become so common that peop...

Do Betta Fish Need a Filter?

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Betta Fish, Fish Health

Betta fish are often sold without an aquarium filter because they are able to live in smaller tanks or bowls. The reason betta fish can survive in small bowls is thanks to their labyrinth organ, which allo...

11 Betta Fish Facts (#9 will surprise you)

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Betta Fish

Betta fish are one of the most popular tropical fish in the aquarium hobby. But, betta fish may also be some of the most misunderstood aquarium fish; they are often kept in small tanks without filtration or...

Betta Fish Laying on Side (When To Be Concerned)

Kevin

Betta Fish, Fish Health

Is your betta fish lying on the bottom of the tank? First, determione whether your betta fish is experiencing any of the following: 1) Noticeable lethargy 2) Loss of appetite for days 3) Discolorat...

Betta Fish Foods (Live, Dry, and Frozen)

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Betta Fish

How Often to Feed Your Betta In general, you should feed your betta fish twice each day, once in the morning and once in the evening. Many betta fish keepers incorporate a “fasting day,” or a day on whic...

Angel fish and neon tetras in planted fish tank

Betta Fish Tank Mates (What to Keep With a Betta)

Kevin

Aquarium Fish, Betta Fish

Do Betta Fish Get Lonely? Siamese fighting fish or betta fish (Betta splendens) have a reputation for being hostile toward other fish and other bettas. And this reputation is not undeserved; bettas w...

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