Just one biiig bite and…, originally uploaded by Mean and Pinchy. The answers to the last Betta Poll are in: Will You Continue to Buy Veil Tail Bettas? The masses have spoken and despite the greatly reduced numbers of veil tail bettas available at large commercial fish stores, betta keepers are still interested in buying these fish. 57% (11 Votes) Definitely, Veil Tails are a … [Read more...] about Betta Fish Poll Results: Will You Continue to Buy Veil Tail Bettas?
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Angry Petitioners Fight Tiny Betta Fish Cups
fishy fish, originally uploaded by hessiebell. Petitioners in Scotland are furious that local fish stores are housing their Siamese Fighting Fish(Betta splendens) in small containers instead of larger holding tanks, much like they do here in the United States. While there are laws protecting pet shop animals a loophole in the Pet Animals Act 1951 and Animal Health and Welfare … [Read more...] about Angry Petitioners Fight Tiny Betta Fish Cups
Top 5 Betta Fish Websites of 2009!
Betta splendens 3, originally uploaded by copepodo. I like to think of Nippyfish.net as the best Betta website on the web but sure as Bettas are feisty, I am bias. Nippyfish isn’t the only Betta-centric site out there, so I thought I would take a moment to nod my cap at some other great sites that offer useful Betta-specific information and advice. Here is Nippyfish’s … [Read more...] about Top 5 Betta Fish Websites of 2009!
Betta Fish: The Perfect College Pet
The first Betta I ever had I bought when I was in college. I kept him in my dorm room my 4th year, where I lived alone as an RA. Many students have animals back home and long to care for a pet at school but housing rules, hectic schedules and roommates can make this difficult or impossible. Many more students never had a pet growing up and are now considering it for the first … [Read more...] about Betta Fish: The Perfect College Pet
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
Alternative Constipation Treatments for Betta splendens
daphnia, originally uploaded by charlieu. Last weeks article discussed how to prepare a green pea as a remedy for your constipated Betta. Some Bettas are picker than others and occasionally you’ll have one that won’t eat the pea even after several attempts. If you suspect your Betta may be constipated and have already tried feeding him blanched pea to no avail, here are a few … [Read more...] about Alternative Constipation Treatments for Betta splendens
Heavy Current in Betta Tank
H wrote, I just bought a new female betta, Finona, who is quite young and small. I have her in the Eclipse 3 gallon but I noticed the current is quite strong for her. Do you have any recommendations to lessen the current? I am thinking it might get better for her once she gets bigger but any advice would be appreciated. A: Often, when we find ourselves with a filter that … [Read more...] about Heavy Current in Betta Tank
Mystery Source of Ammonia Hurting Betta Brood
Blue, originally uploaded by spyzter. EK wrote, I’m also a betta enthusiast, and recently also became a betta breeder… I’m raising my second spawn now. I use beanie boxes because of their convenience — I have a set of shelves holding 96 boxes (24 on each shelf), though I’m only using 72 of them right now. I know you don’t recommend anything smaller than 1gal, but these (a … [Read more...] about Mystery Source of Ammonia Hurting Betta Brood
Abdominal Bleeding in Betta with Dropsy
pastel rainbow / un arcoiris color pastel, originally uploaded by Citlali257. Q: SL wrote, My beta Spooky most definitely has dropsy, but out of all the articles i’ve read on it, none have talked about other problems I’m having with him, which is making me to believe this is a really bad case. He barely eats now and barely moves. He hangs out at the bottom of his bowl. When … [Read more...] about Abdominal Bleeding in Betta with Dropsy
Avoiding Mini-cycles
gustav1, originally uploaded by girlpirate. DW wrote, I just wanted to write to you, and say thank you so much for putting up your site! I’ve learned so much from it! I also am in love with the betta photos you put up with each post. Simply amazing. Make me wanna set up my tripod and take a few rolls of my baby with my SLR since my digi doesn’t do him justice! But now, … [Read more...] about Avoiding Mini-cycles