Betta Fish

Gifts for Aquarium Lovers (Practical and Fun)

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...

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...

Foods for baby betta fish and aquarium fish fry.

Unusual Betta Fish Food (Vinegar Eels & Worms)

Kevin

Betta Fish, Live Food

Growing your live food cultures for betta fish is not difficult. Usually, all you need is a small container and some substrate or bedding to reproduce the worms or nematodes you plan to feed your fish,. ...

Betta Fish Names 900+ (Unique Betta Names By Color & Personality)

Kevin

Aquarium Fish, Betta Fish

Betta Fish Names By Color and Personality If you need a name for your male betta or female betta fish, this article will help you pick the best name, or at least provide you with some inspiration. Ch...

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

Betta Fish Bubble Nest (How Betta Fish Breed)

Kevin

Betta Fish

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?

Kevin

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...