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
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 blame but what if these obvious symptoms of disease aren’t present? What if … [Read more...] about The 4 Most Common Signs of Illness in Betta Fish
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
How to Disinfect (Sanitize) Your Aquarium with Bleach
Is Bleach Safe to Use in an Aquarium? The answer is yes. When used in the correct concentration, bleach can be used to clean an aquarium. We recommend mainly using bleach when completely cleaning out an aquarium. This may be when you have had a fish pass in this aquarium or it has been in storage for some time. Bleach should be used when boiling is not effective. Bleach is … [Read more...] about How to Disinfect (Sanitize) Your Aquarium with Bleach
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
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!
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.
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