You've purchased your delicate Betta fish and have brought him or her home. One of the biggest decisions (of course equal first with which tank to purchase) once your little fish has settled in is what will you call your new family member? Some people are more creative than others when naming their school of fish. Some opt to name their Bettas after fictional characters … [Read more...] about Adorable Unisex Names for Your Betta Fish
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Is My Betta Fish Pregnant? Signs and Symptoms of an Expectant Betta
We all know that the female Betta does not give birth to live young. Like most aquatic species, her eggs are laid which are then immediately fertilized by the male Betta. The female betta is far from a nurturing mother and the raring of her young is left entirely up to the male Betta fish. A female Betta fish is classed as a 'spawning fish' (her eggs are laid and then … [Read more...] about Is My Betta Fish Pregnant? Signs and Symptoms of an Expectant Betta
Betta Growth From Birth
Betta fish begin as small eggs no bigger than 0.03 inches in diameter although within 11 weeks are approximately 1.9 inches long. By seven months old the Betta's fins have reached maximum growth and it's length will lie between 3 to 4 inches. It is important to keep in mind that the size and growth rate of your Betta ultimately depends on tank size and conditions along with … [Read more...] about Betta Growth From Birth
How I Raise Anabantoid Fry
The first egglayer I ever spawned was Betta splendens. I did this in a five gallon metal framed aquarium with no heater. Now those of you who know anything about how Bettas love warm water for spawning are going to be a bit skeptical about this statement, but I kept the water warm by keeping the incandescent light in the metal hood lit continuously. I don't know how those fish … [Read more...] about How I Raise Anabantoid Fry