If you keep Betta fish long enough, eventually you will have to deal with treating an illness. Bettas are not particularly resilient fish and are susceptible to a host of common diseases from bacterial infections to viruses and parasitic infestations. Minor problems like split fins or a lost scales … Read more about 10 Tips for Medicating Betta Fish
Buying Bettas from a Breeder
Betta breeders are always developing beautiful new breeds of betta fish that simply aren’t available in the big box pet stores. These fish are almost exclusively shipped to buyers by mail. There are some minor variations when buying a betta from a breeder, but it basically goes like this: Buying … Read more about Buying Bettas from a Breeder
10 Reasons to Cycle your Betta Tank
Tank cycling is when we assist our aquarium in growing a colony of beneficial bacteria that will consume dangerous ammonia and nitrite, the byproducts of fish waste and other decaying organic debris. This is a naturally occurring process that, given the right conditions, would occur anyway in your … Read more about 10 Reasons to Cycle your Betta Tank
Symptoms of Dropsy in Betta Fish
Dropsy is not a disease itself, but rather a symptom of another problem. Dropsy is the term we use to describe the severe bloating or pinecone appearance our betta fish take on as a result of organ failure. It is generally believed by fish keepers that Dropsy can be caused by a variety of things … Read more about Symptoms of Dropsy in Betta Fish
10 Reasons Why Betta Fish May be the Pet for You
1. Personality – These small 3 inch fish are packed with big personality. They zoom around their aquarium with a pouty look on their face exploring every nook and cranny. It won’t take them long to recognize you too. Soon, each time you near the aquarium your betta fish will approach and wiggle his … Read more about 10 Reasons Why Betta Fish May be the Pet for You
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 … Read more about The 4 Most Common Signs of Illness in Betta Fish
How to Disinfect (Sanitize) Your Aquarium with Bleach
Q: TA wrote, A few weeks ago my betta died from Dropsy (I think) and I want to get a new one. How do I sanitize my aquarium so that my new betta doesn’t pick up the germs? Is bleach safe to use in an aquarium? A: Bleach is one of the safest and most effective methods for sanitizing an aquarium … Read more about How to Disinfect (Sanitize) Your Aquarium with Bleach
Giving Your Betta up for Adoption
Con ustedes, Betta Splendens, originally uploaded by Xavi Calvo. SJ wrote, On impulse (and without my prior knowledge) my daughter purchased a male betta from a major pet store. He lived in a tiny bowl for awhile until I kind of took over and now he lives in a ten gallon tank with a couple of … Read more about Giving Your Betta up for Adoption