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Bettas Don’t Do Vegetarian

The Morning Stretch Originally uploaded by oliviermela. Q: HB wrote, Can bettas feed off the roots of plants? A: I…

Swim Bladder Disorder & Bettas

Originally uploaded by EcoSnake. Above is a healthy betta whose swim bladder you can see bumping out his side toward…

Choosing Food for Bettas

Male Betta Splenden Originally uploaded by nippyfish. Q: L wrote, Is there a specific brand of flake or pellet food…

Sexing Bettas: The Ovipositor

Q: P wrote, Is there any way to tell the difference between a short finned male betta and a female?…

Protein Layer: Unsightly Surface Film

Q: HC wrote, There is a sludgy film on the surface of my 2.5 gallon betta tank. I’m not sure…

When Bettas Jump the Tank

Frost, lost to a tragic jumping incident.Q: LF wrote, Help my betta jumped out of the bowl. I found him…

Anabantoid Nursery: Cutting the Current

Stop filter current by easily modifying a tank dividerQ: BB wrote, I keep my male betta in a large community…

Planaria and Aquaria

Q: W wrote, I think my tank is infested with parasites. There are tiny white worms crawling on my aquarium…

Leaving Your Bettas While on Vacation

Q: GA wrote, Christie, I’m leaving town for four days and am afraid to ask a friend to feed my…

Do Bettas Need Light?

Q: A wrote, Hi. I was wondering if I need a light for my betta tank. Will it hurt my…