Betta Fish

Betta Bowl Setup (Step By Step with Live Plants)

Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Betta Fish, Planted Tank

The goal of this article is to show you how to setup a betta fish bowl that isn’t a tiny, polluted prison for your fish. Before we dive into a step by step guide to creating your own planted betta bowl, let...

Female betta and male betta fish together.

Female vs Male Betta Fish (Which is Better to Keep?)

Kevin

Aquarium Fish, Betta Fish

Betta fish (Betta splendens) have become one of the most popular aquarium fish in the world. And for good reason. Betta fish are colorful, easy to keep, and have attitude. In almost any pet store, bet...

Endler males surrounding a female in a planted tank.

12 of the Easiest Fish to Care For (#11 is surprising)

Kevin

Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Shrimp, Betta Fish

If you are new to caring for fish in an aquarium or if fish seem to die on you for no reason, you might be wondering if some aquarium fish are easier to care for than others. The answer is that certain aqu...

Caring for Cherry Shrimp (What Makes Them Easy)

Kevin

Algae, Aquarium Shrimp, Betta Fish, Planted Tank

Cherry shrimp make excellent pets and are much easier to care for than people realize. In fact, in a planted tank setup, cherry shrimp require similar care and maintenance as a betta fish. Note: As an Am...

Best Fish For a 5 Gallon Tank (And Small Tank Benefits)

Kevin

Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Shrimp, Betta Fish

5 gallon fish tanks make excellent aquariums. Don’t let someone convince you otherwise. I hear a lot of advice that goes something like, “for the price of a 5 gallon tank you could get a 10 gallon and h...

Betta Fish Care (Tips to Keep Your Fish Alive)

Kevin

Betta Fish, Fish Health

Proper betta fish care is not difficult but it does require paying attention to a few important factors. Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases through links on this page (at no extra...

Gifts for Aquarium Lovers (What we really want)

Kevin

Aquarium Lighting, Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Betta Fish, Planted Tank

Whether you are buying for a friend or buying for yourself, this article aims to give you the best gift guide for aquarium lovers and fish tank fanatics. Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying ...

How to Treat a Sick Betta Naturally

Kevin

Betta Fish, Fish Health

A sick betta fish is a sad sight for sure. But there are things you can do to help revive your fish. Steps to Treat a Sick Betta Fish 1) Shine a light on your betta fish and observe his or her behavio...

Fluval Stratum substrate with a java fern.

Best Substrate for Planted Tanks (Gravel & Sand)

Kevin

Aquascaping, Betta Fish, Planted Tank

Have you ever tried growing plants in regular gravel? And by regular gravel I mean the colored rocks sold in most pet stores. Probably not the best idea for a betta tank... Truthfully, most gravels a...

Best Plants for Betta Fish (Almost Unkillable Plants)

Kevin

Betta Fish, Live Plants

For most betta fish enthusiasts, the best plants are the ones that don’t die the week after you get them. In this article, I’ve listed 5 aquarium plants that are practically un-killable. Not only that, b...