How long a Betta fish can live for, will largely depend on the level of care and the environment you give them. On average Betta fish live for approximately 3-5 years in captivity. But with the right care and attention, they have been known to live for up to 8-10 years. In this article, we will be covering everything you need to know to help ensure that your betta fish can … [Read more...] about How Long Do Betta Fish Live For? – 5 Helpful Tips For a Long and Happy Life
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Our Top 15 Picks For Low Light Aquarium Plants
Selecting the right plants for decorating a low light aquarium may sound rather limiting in options for you. Surprisingly this is not the case. Not only are there a large variety of plant species and sub-species for you to chose from, the low lighting setup is also one of the more natural conditions for many plants in the wild. The conditions found in many streams, rivers, … [Read more...] about Our Top 15 Picks For Low Light Aquarium Plants
Aquarium Salt For Freshwater Tanks
Contrary to popular belief, adding salt to your freshwater aquarium is like using a double-edged sword. On one side there are the benefits that range from assisted healing, to the formation of slime coating, improved gill function, parasite control, and inhibiting nitrate uptake. On the other side, there are many fish and plants that cannot tolerate salinity in their water, and … [Read more...] about Aquarium Salt For Freshwater Tanks
Aquarium Wood – A Complete Guide to Preparing and Installing Driftwood
There are many benefits to using a nice piece of aquarium wood to complement your aquarium. There are also a few draw backs that come with using natural driftwood as well. In this article we will be looking at the pros and cons to using various aquarium woods, as well as a step by step guide on preparing and installing your newly bought decor. … [Read more...] about Aquarium Wood – A Complete Guide to Preparing and Installing Driftwood
Hikari Bio-Pure Freeze Dried Daphnia for Pets Review
What are Daphnia? Daphnia, also known as 'water fleas' are actually crustaceans that are in the same family as shrimp, lobsters and crabs. These crustaceans are a type of plankton and are classified as invertebrates that sport a hard outer shell. Almost microscopic, Daphnia are only 1mm to 3mm long. Daphnia feed on algae, bacteria and decaying matter. Under a microscope, … [Read more...] about Hikari Bio-Pure Freeze Dried Daphnia for Pets Review
Aquarium Water Test Kits
Whether you have recently become a fish mum or dad, you have been loosing fish for no apparent reason or are cleaning out your aquarium, you may find yourself needing to use an aquarium water test kit. The quality of your aquarium water cannot be determined by simply viewing the tank. The water chemistry must be tested regularly. Testing your aquarium water ensures that your … [Read more...] about Aquarium Water Test Kits
How to Save a Dying Betta Fish
If you find that your betta is gasping at the bottom or surface of the tank, pale in color, has a limp tail fin, unresponsive eyes and with their gills fanning visibly then they may be in critical condition. There are a few things you can do to increase their chances of survival. Prevention is the Best Cure Preventing inhospitable conditions that can lead to the death of … [Read more...] about How to Save a Dying Betta Fish
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
Live Aquarium Plants for Your Betta Fish
Benefits of live plants for your Betta Fish Health Benefits Like us, your Betta Fish can be psychologically effected by their environment and home, which can have both a positive or negative effect on your little friends stress levels and well being. Having a healthy and stable home environment for your fish is essential to keeping them happy and healthy. By somewhere to … [Read more...] about Live Aquarium Plants for Your Betta Fish
The Betta Medicine Cabinet
You can see my "medicine cabinet" for bettas above. A lot of readers are curious what I would have in such a thing. A lot of people want to know how they can create one for themselves. Why is a betta medicine cabinet important? I find it is helpful to have all your stuff in one place. Also, it is a place you can keep all sorts of medicines and as your betta gets sick, if you … [Read more...] about The Betta Medicine Cabinet