In this article we will address all the initial and ongoing costs of owning a Betta fish. Many of these costs you will be familiar with but some of these costs are missed by expectant Betta parents. It is important to research the cost before purchasing a pet to ensure you can afford them initially … Read more about The Cost of Setting Up and Caring for a 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 … Read more about Betta Females-observations
Bettas & Filters. My experience – Negative Results.
Ruth wrote: This is a fairly long story here but I feel it is very important. Please bear with me. I am fairly new at this betta obsession. I have been at it a little over a month now. It was not something I decided to do on my own. I, in fact, am one of the people who received a betta in a … Read more about Bettas & Filters. My experience – Negative Results.
My Experience in Breeding
Always being a fish person, when I went to purchase a betta and a small home for him, I didn't think it would change my life. My first guy lost his fins to fin rot one week after I brought him to my office. This prompted me to look on the internet for more information regarding this disease. I … Read more about My Experience in Breeding
Betta Fish Hammock
If you stop to watch your betta for a few minutes you will see him surface, sticking his mouth above water, to suck in air. Though they have gills, they still rely on their labyrinth organ (similar to lungs) to gain oxygen from the atmosphere. This allows them to survive in poorly oxygenated waters … Read more about Betta Fish Hammock
Understanding Dominant and Recessive Genes in Betta Fish
What Are Dominant and Recessive Genes? Betta breeders are most interested in understanding and manipulating genes for either color or tail type. Understanding the various genes and traits and how they are manipulated can be complicated. One of the first things you need to understand is the … Read more about Understanding Dominant and Recessive Genes in Betta Fish
Buying Bettas from a Breeder
Betta breeders are always developing beautiful new breeds of betta fish that simply aren’t available in the big box pet stores. These fish are almost exclusively shipped to buyers by mail. There are some minor variations when buying a betta from a breeder, but it basically goes like this: Buying … Read more about Buying Bettas from a Breeder
Betta Fish For Sale | Where to Buy Bettas
So you need to know where to buy Betta Fish. Fortunately, bettas are easy to come by if you’re not too picky about the color or fin type you are looking for. Just about every fish store and general pet store has rows of colorful bettas for sale. Big Box Store Bettas Years ago the only betta fish … Read more about Betta Fish For Sale | Where to Buy Bettas