Betta – Front, originally uploaded by Rhizae. 1. Betta fish are lazy and don’t do much. A healthy betta is an active betta. Bettas constantly explore their surrounding and spend most of their day swimming all around their aquarium. They often respond to their owners by begging for food and wiggling their tails too. If your betta just lays around not doing much, perform … [Read more...] about Top 7 Betta Fish Myths – Don’t Make These Common Mistakes with your Fighting Fish
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The 4 Most Common Signs of Illness in Betta Fish
Sick betta fish can be cured, much of the time, if you can figure out what is ailing your betta. Tiny white speckles, like sugar granules are probably a sign of Ich parasites while swollen body with puffed out scales is likely a signal your betta has Dropsy. Fins melting away? Fin rot is probably to blame but what if these obvious symptoms of disease aren’t present? What if … [Read more...] about The 4 Most Common Signs of Illness in Betta Fish
Female Betta Blowing Bubble Nest.
Trad PK Copper M – Betta-Online, originally uploaded by Daniella Vereeken. Q: MB wrote, I have a strange problem; my female Betta is making bubble nests (unless I have a male with VERY short fins). I had a male and female in an aquarium together for almost 10 months…not a nipped fin or hint of a problem. She tore the male up about three months ago. I found him floating on … [Read more...] about Female Betta Blowing Bubble Nest.
Female Bettas: Sorority Sisters Fight Too
Quick Tip Female Betta fish can be feistier than Christian Bale on theatrical rampage. Many fighting fish enthusiasts keep female only tanks because they are more communal than their male counterparts only to be surprised later by nipped fins and missing scales. If your girls aren’t playing nice consider spreading out the aggression by keeping a larger number of fish together. … [Read more...] about Female Bettas: Sorority Sisters Fight Too
Tips for Hiding Your Bettas Reflection
Angry Titan (RIP), originally uploaded by c4lin. Q: L wrote, I got a betta for Christmas this year and he won’t stop flaring. I upgraded the small bowl he came in for a larger, 2 ½ gallon tank with a mini-heater. I think he can see his reflection in the glass. Is there anything I can do? I don’t want him to get stressed out. A: Male bettas will often mistake their reflections … [Read more...] about Tips for Hiding Your Bettas Reflection
Betta Showing Stress After Aquarium Upgrade
abyss, originally uploaded by sanoi. MD wrote, First, I want to tell you how impressed I am with your website! Thank you so much for providing such a rich resource to betta enthusiasts! I am concerned about my betta fish, Nino. I have had him for three months and he has been a great companion in my study, where I spend most of my time. He was in a 5 gallon aquarium, with … [Read more...] about Betta Showing Stress After Aquarium Upgrade
Female Betta: Eggs Causing Lethargy
Homegirl was practicing her MySpace pose., originally uploaded by mandynickel. YC wrote, Hi Christie! I have a quick question for you. When female bettas are pregnant with eggs, and a male is no longer in sight, do they become lethargic and have trouble eating? I was wondering how much energy reabsorption of the eggs cost them. A: Well, my specialty is general health and … [Read more...] about Female Betta: Eggs Causing Lethargy
Unstable PH Looks Like Common Bettas Disease
Q: J wrote, I have a Crowntail Splendid Betta; named Bartholomew, whom I’ve had for 1½ years now. I keep him in a 5½ gallon tank with a filter, heater set at 73 degrees, and an air pump with no added tank mates. The tank environment consists of two plastic plants, four fabric plants, a castle for a hideout, two small Java ferns and blue, white and black aquarium rocks at the … [Read more...] about Unstable PH Looks Like Common Bettas Disease
Flavobacterium columnare (Cotton Wool Disease)
Tito, originally uploaded by guerogrande. Q: AS wrote, Hey. I have been in a dilemma over this problem for a whole week. My Betta fish lives in a rather big fish bowl with plastic plant. Recently, the tips of his fins have begun turning white and has two strands of whitish substance stuck to the fins. It started probably a week ago. My tank is of a nice temperature of 28 to … [Read more...] about Flavobacterium columnare (Cotton Wool Disease)
Beta Beta Beta: Betta Sororities
Q: KB wrote, I am writing you just to say that I love your site and the blog. It’s so informative and it’s great that there is someone out there who can provide correct information about bettas. I just recently logged on to check out the blog for updates and I saw that you used my Firefly for the May 11, 2007 article. I was so thrilled to see my betta boy on your website! I … [Read more...] about Beta Beta Beta: Betta Sororities