Betta splendens

playing Originally uploaded by flaring. TYNK7 is a Bettas splendens enthusiast who has been keeping Bettas for 28 years and breeding them for 20 years. This self titled “backyard breeder with a conscience” represents many of use who have an interest breeding quality bettas but who haven’t gotten involved in fish shows or large scale commercial breeding. I was fortunate to run … [Read more...] about Interview with TYNK7: Breeding Bettas

Me and Dad Originally uploaded by Mean and Pinchy. Paradisefish, like Bettas, have a labyrinth organ used to breathe from the atmosphere. As I mentioned in a previous post I am going to integrate glossary terms with book, web forum and equipment reviews to supplement the usual Q&A on the Blog. Since this is primarily a Betta splendens Blog, I thought our first glossary … [Read more...] about Glossary: Labyrinth Fish

Dodie Originally uploaded by Mean and Pinchy. Q: PZ Wrote, We recently moved our betta to a cycled, planted, 10-gallon tank with a filter and a heater. He is acting VERY oddly, now that he is in the tank. He hangs out right next to the filter, flaring and puffing out his cheeks, and bumping the glass with his nose. I thought the flow of the filter might be bothering him, so … [Read more...] about Betta Constantly Flaring in New Tank

whiskey fish Originally uploaded by revs45. Hi there Betta lovers. I had an epiphany yesterday as I read through posts on some online forums that I frequent. Someone had asked for a book recommendation about Bettas. There were several responses but one brazen poster caught my attention when he posted something to the affect of “why would you waste your money on books when … [Read more...] about Announcement: A Betta Blog is Expanding!

African Dwarf Frog does her impression of Trinity in The Matrix.Q: IC wrote, Do African Dwarf frogs make good tank mates for bettas? A: I have had mixed results with African Dwarf frogs (Hymenochirus boettgeri) as Betta tank mates as have many of my other aquarist friends. I think that they CAN make a good tank mate but certain precautions should be taken. As with any Betta … [Read more...] about Betta Tank Mates: African Dwarf Frogs

Betta 6 Originally uploaded by elpono_njg. Q: B wrote, Is it against the law to fight Bettas? There are boys in my class who are buying them to fight and I think it’s disgusting. Is there anything I can do to make them stop? A: Well, you didn’t say which state (or country for that matter) you were writing from so I can’t say for certain if it is illegal in your state but I … [Read more...] about Fighting Bettas: Taking a Stance

fish vase Originally uploaded by justmouse. Q: AZ wrote, I know you don’t think Betta vases are a good idea but is there any way to make them work? I have one and I can’t afford to upgrade to an aquarium. A: Betta vases aren’t all bad in their own right, but they come with inaccurate directions and most people who purchase these vases aren’t properly versed in betta fish … [Read more...] about More on Betta Vases