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Betta Fish Just Laying Around

betta_01, originally uploaded by james_b_b. Q: B wrote,I have been all over trying to get help for my betta, Fritz.…

Bettas and Ich Parasites

Q: JK wrote, I am a new Betta owner and I have a dilemma. I have one very healthy Betta…

Glossary: Detritus (Mulm)

Dirty Tank (which has been cleaned!!!), originally uploaded by blaqphlegm. In the aquarium, detritus (often called mulm) is organic material…

Lethargic Betta Floating Vertically

siamese fighting fish, originally uploaded by davidhartstone. Though it may seem counterintuitive, smaller aquariums require a great deal more vigilance…

Chronic Betta Illnesses

portrait of a fish, originally uploaded by olya. Q: SF wrote, I have a betta who is about 2 years…

Indian Almond Leaves: Magical Cure or Placebo

Breeding tank overhead, originally uploaded by revs45 Indian Almond leaves (Terminalia catappa) are one of those homeopathic additives Betta breeders…

Oops! You Forgot to Change Your Betta’s Water… (when serious time lapses)

Angry stick training one, originally uploaded by revs45. Q: J&J wrote, Christie, [We] have a beautiful dark blue and radiant…

Tank Cycling & Bacteria Blooms

Bacteria blooms are caused by heterotrophic bacteria not the autotrophic nitrifying bacteria that are responsible for the cycling process.Q: RM…

Betta Laying on Tank Bottom

Q: B wrote, I have a betta fish that I believe is sick. He is laying on the floor of…

Betta Care for the Novice

Black Velvet in motion Originally uploaded by RyanThomas. Happy New Year Betta Blog readers! I hope you had a terrific…