Betta Fish

What Do Betta Fish Need? (A Quick & Easy Guide)

Betta fish (Betta splendens), also known as Siamese fighting fish, are one of the most well recognizable tropical aquarium fish in the world. Betta fish have risen through the ranks and achieved a position ...

Dragon stone aquascape with live plants.

How To: Dragon Stone Aquascape For Betta Fish

Kevin

Aquascaping, Betta Fish, Planted Tank

If you are new to aquascaping, or new to using dragon stone in an aquascape, this article will show you, in 12 easy steps, how to create a head-turning design in a 5 gallon tank using dragon stone. I find t...

Betta Bowl Setup (Step By Step with Live Plants)

Kevin

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...

How to Keep Cherry Shrimp

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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)

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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 (Practical and Fun)

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. I've included some of my favorite aquarium gear, and...

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...