If you find that your betta is gasping at the bottom or surface of the tank, pale in color, has a limp tail fin, unresponsive eyes and with their gills fanning visibly then they may be in critical condition. There are a few things you can do to increase their chances of survival. Prevention is the Best Cure Preventing inhospitable conditions that can lead to the death of … [Read more...] about How to Save a Dying Betta Fish
Q & A
Betta Burial – Planning the Funeral and Burial of Your Betta Fish
We Are Sorry to Hear of Your Betta's Passing Unfortunately all fish including betta fish, only live so long. You have made a connection with your fish, watched them grow and flourish within their tanks and fed them daily. The memories you have made with your betta you will keep for a lifetime, although it is important to send your betta off with a special burial. In this … [Read more...] about Betta Burial – Planning the Funeral and Burial of Your Betta Fish
Betta Females-observations
Information on caring for the female betta is hard to find - especially females as pets and not breeding fish. Hopefully, I will be able to help you better understand the female betta. The female betta is a lot different than the males. Not only are they different physically, they are different in personality traits. The female betta is best identified by her short fins … [Read more...] about Betta Females-observations
Skittish Betta Fish Too Fightened to Eat
, originally uploaded by prismaviolet. Q: JY wrote, I’m really hoping you can help me. I’ve had bettas before, but I’ve never seen anything like this. I’m at a total loss as to what to do. About a week and a half ago my betta, Billy Pilgrim, began acting like he was very scared of me. He has stopped eating, and anytime I walk up to his tank he goes crazy and swims around … [Read more...] about Skittish Betta Fish Too Fightened to Eat
Betta Fish and Well Water – Conditioning Well Water for Aquariums
Betta fish named Shelbi by BS BS wrote, First off I would like to say that your website has been the most resourceful betta page I have ever found and I will be checking in very regularly; it has helped me so much! I am so excited to have found it. I have one question that might be a silly one but I haven’t found an answer on the web or in books so I thought I’d give it a … [Read more...] about Betta Fish and Well Water – Conditioning Well Water for Aquariums
How to Feed Frozen Brine Shrimp to your Betta Fish
Frozen Brine Shrimp BL wrote, I really enjoy and rely on your site, and wondered if you’re still taking questions. I got some frozen brine shrimp in a grid of little packets and am wondering what I do with it – how long will it take the betta to eat through one packet, and should I keep that portion in the fridge or the freezer? How to chip off a portion? Do I let it thaw to … [Read more...] about How to Feed Frozen Brine Shrimp to your Betta Fish
New Betta Fish Isn’t Very Active
Daffodil, originally uploaded by hypnotic_mist. EP Wrote, Hi Christie! First off, thanks so much for taking the time to read this, it’s a big help! I bought a betta last Friday, (Davey Jones) and I find he’s been acting strange ever since I got him home. Granted, I do know each individual fish is different, so maybe I’m being paranoid! But since getting him; the first … [Read more...] about New Betta Fish Isn’t Very Active
Sideways Swimming Betta
Sir ‘Enry the Ninth of Sidewinder, originally uploaded by Mean and Pinchy. AB wrote, Hey I was looking at your site and thought you could help me out.1. How long have you had your betta? 1 to a 1 1/2 2. What is the water volume or tank size? It hold about 2 to 21/2 liters of water. 3. Is this a betta bowl or an aquarium with a filter? Aquarium with filter 4. Have you … [Read more...] about Sideways Swimming Betta
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.
Selecting Aquarium Substrate
Betta Baby, originally uploaded by acoustic*blinK. Q: ZJ Wrote: What kind of aquarium substrate do you recommend for a 2 gallon Betta tank? A: Choosing the appropriate aquarium substrate for your tank is an important decision. First, I define aquarium substrate as the material(s) used to create the bed or floor of the aquarium. There are a variety of options available to … [Read more...] about Selecting Aquarium Substrate