Laverne’s color has also developed quite a bit., originally uploaded by Krista76. CM wrote I have a one year old red VT betta, Baron. He was such an active guy, great personality, flared nearly all night long (would only flare at night with the room lights off and his tank light on), and ate like a champ.About six weeks ago, he began to have some grayish patches on his sides, … [Read more...] about Internal Parasites and Swim Bladder Disorder in Betta Fish
Betta Fish Poll Results: Will You Continue to Buy Veil Tail Bettas?
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?
Moving Your Aquarium Fish
Fish in plastic bags loaded on a bike, originally uploaded by Jungle_Boy. Q: TF wrote, My wife and I will be moving in a few weeks to a new home. It’s about a half hour drive from our current place, but I was wondering if you could offer any advice on how to best move my male betta and his tank (separately of course :) . It’s a 5 gallon tank with a heater, sponge filter, … [Read more...] about Moving Your Aquarium Fish
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
Can Betta Fish Regrow their Fins?
Jack White, originally uploaded by Tiara Damage. Q: NR wrote, Can bettas regrow their fins? A: Yes, bettas will regrow their fin tissue once it has been lost due to fin rot, physical injury, or tail biting. When the new fin tissue begins to grow it is often clear resembling Saran Wrap and very thin. Over time the regrowth will begin to look more like regular fin tissue … [Read more...] about Can Betta Fish Regrow their Fins?
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 tail in anticipation of a treat. 2. Style – There are hundreds of color/tail … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons Why Betta Fish May be the Pet for You
Betta Fish Breeding Injuries – Male Betta Wounded by Female Betta
A Twist of Fate, originally uploaded by fairydancer1975. Q: A wrote, I have a male and female betta in a 10 gal tank. I purchased both of them at the same time and introduced them both to the tank at the same time as well as to not have one dominate over the other. They have cohabited fine for about 5-6 months with no problems. Until last week, I came home to find the male … [Read more...] about Betta Fish Breeding Injuries – Male Betta Wounded by Female Betta
Betta Tank Filter Current – Checking Out the MiniBow 5 and the Eclipse 6
Q: LB wrote, Hi! I am an old hand at tropical fish keeping and used to run both a 50 gallon and a 90 gallon tank. However, I’ve been out of it for 10 years or so. My daughter is in college and bought herself a Betta for a pet, however, she doesn’t have the time to care for it properly and is soon moving out of the college residence. So good old Mom is going to take the Betta … [Read more...] about Betta Tank Filter Current – Checking Out the MiniBow 5 and the Eclipse 6
Should Betta Fish Breeders Stop Breeding Veil Tail Bettas?
Do you think betta fish breeders should stop breeding veil tails? Up until a few short years ago, the only betta fish you could find at the large commercial fish stores like PetCo, Petsmart and Walmart were the standard veil tail betta. Double-tail, Crowntail, Delta and Halfmoon bettas were an oddity shared only by breeders. Today all those options and more are available to … [Read more...] about Should Betta Fish Breeders Stop Breeding Veil Tail Bettas?