How to Treat a Sick Betta Naturally
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...
Best Substrate for Planted Tanks (Gravel & Sand)
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)
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 plants that are practically un-killable.
Not only that, but these ...
Betta Fish Names (By Personality and Color)
What Will You Name Your Betta?
Naming your new fish means that he or she is officially "part of the family" (yes, that makes us weird fish people).
But, choosing the perfect name can be tricky becaus...
Betta Fish Bubble Nest (How Betta Fish Breed)
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...
The Nitrogen Cycle (How Fish Tanks Cycle)
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 Bettas Live (Increase Betta Fish Life Span)
How Long Does a Betta Live?
As a kid, I remember coming home from the pet store with a stunning blue betta.
My sister and I couldn’t stop looking at him.
The betta was sold to us in a cup and we “upg...
Do Betta Fish Need a Filter?
Why would a Betta Fish Need a Filter?
Bettas are often sold without a filter because betta fish possess a labyrinth organ, which allows these fish to breath atmospheric air.
In a betta’s natural envi...
11 Betta Fish Facts You Should Know
Betta Fish Facts
1. Betta Fish Do Best with a Filter and Heater
Filters help reduce waste and stabilize water chemistry. Heaters help mimic a betta’s natural environment, which is tropical (78-80 degree...
Betta Fish Laying on Side (When to be Concerned)
Is your betta laying sideways at the bottom of the tank?
First, ask yourself if your betta fish has experienced or is experiencing any of the following:
1) Noticeable lethargy
2) Loss of appetite for ...