The Fishie and the Pea, originally uploaded by Mean and Pinchy. Green pea, either fresh or frozen, is often used by betta keepers to alleviate mild constipation sometimes caused by flake, pellet or freeze dried fish foods. While it does little nutritionally for bettas, it is high in fiber and contains added moisture which often lacks from commercial dry fish food. Serving Size: … [Read more...] about How to Prepare Pea for a Bloated Betta
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
Tips for Hiding Your Bettas Reflection
Angry Titan (RIP), originally uploaded by c4lin. Q: L wrote, I got a betta for Christmas this year and he won’t stop flaring. I upgraded the small bowl he came in for a larger, 2 ½ gallon tank with a mini-heater. I think he can see his reflection in the glass. Is there anything I can do? I don’t want him to get stressed out. A: Male bettas will often mistake their reflections … [Read more...] about Tips for Hiding Your Bettas Reflection
Giving Your Betta up for Adoption
Con ustedes, Betta Splendens, originally uploaded by Xavi Calvo. SJ wrote, On impulse (and without my prior knowledge) my daughter purchased a male betta from a major pet store. He lived in a tiny bowl for awhile until I kind of took over and now he lives in a ten gallon tank with a couple of fake plants that he likes to hang out in. I have never had fish and we know … [Read more...] about Giving Your Betta up for Adoption
Betta Bouncing Back From Ammonia Burns
Lovely the Fish, originally uploaded by steve xavier. DO wrote, I received a 1 gal. wall bowl w/ bamboo plant, few rocks and red male Betta in March as an anniversary gift from my husband. Up until 1.5 weeks ago he was active, had a routine, seemed happy and healthy. We went out of town for the weekend, I left him a sinkable disc food. It was his 1st time alone. After our … [Read more...] about Betta Bouncing Back From Ammonia Burns
Betta Showing Stress After Aquarium Upgrade
abyss, originally uploaded by sanoi. MD wrote, First, I want to tell you how impressed I am with your website! Thank you so much for providing such a rich resource to betta enthusiasts! I am concerned about my betta fish, Nino. I have had him for three months and he has been a great companion in my study, where I spend most of my time. He was in a 5 gallon aquarium, with … [Read more...] about Betta Showing Stress After Aquarium Upgrade
Common Diseases Bettas Bring Home from the Fish Store – Velvet Disease
betta femmina, originally uploaded by altiebassi. Q: CSM wrote, Hey there, I was wondering if I could trouble you with a quick question. Three days ago I purchased a betta. At the time, he appeared to be in good health, and when i brought him home, he swam in his new tank and ate all of his food. On the third day, he stopped eating and is hanging out at the top of his tank. … [Read more...] about Common Diseases Bettas Bring Home from the Fish Store – Velvet Disease
Betta Fish and Filter Current
IMG_4794, originally uploaded by Bassline Audio Visual. Q: M wrote: WOW I have to say that your website is quite the place to find the answers your looking for so thank you so much in helping people find the right answers to keep their wonderful fish alive and well! I was wonder now if you could help me…I bought a betta fish about a week ago and had him in a bowl at first … [Read more...] about Betta Fish and Filter Current
How Bettas Handle Temperature Fluctuations
mitai May2, originally uploaded by misa212. Q: LAB wrote, I’ve been looking through your blog – so much helpful information. I’m currently cycling a tank (without fish), and am trying to regulate the temperature. During the day, I’ve got a light on for the live plants, and the water gets to about 80-82 degrees F, and at night, it gets cooler, so I’ve got a heater set to 80 … [Read more...] about How Bettas Handle Temperature Fluctuations
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