Richard James

For many of us Betta keepers our bettas are more than just fish, they are pets.  For some people, their Bettas are even part of the family.  As such, it can be distressing when our Bettas are unwell.  A Betta swimming vertically (pointing straight up or straight down) can be very upsetting.  In this article […]

I love keeping Bettas, and for me, the best part of Betta keeping is feeding them.  I am always looking for new foods to feed my Bettas.  Recently I stumbled across mealworms, and the first thing I thought was ‘Can my Bettas eat mealworms?‘ Betta fish CAN eat mealworms providing the mealworms aren’t too big for the

One of the joys of keeping Betta fish is that we can keep them in small aquariums. Having a 5 gallon (19 liters) tank on the kitchen countertop is a real pleasure.   The main downside of keeping such small aquariums is the problem of controlling the nitrate levels in a small volume of water.  Pothos

It may sound odd, but there are occasions we go to our aquariums and look in to see our Betta is missing.  It has literally disappeared! There are various reasons a Betta seems to have disappeared, seemingly into thin air.  Reasons a Betta might seem to have disappeared into thin air include; Betta has jumped

It is easy to see why Betta fish are so popular in the freshwater fish-keeping hobby.  These colorful, hardy fish have bundles of personality and soon become true wet pets. If you are new to Betta keeping or thinking of upgrading your existing Betta tank, you may be wondering do Betta fish prefer long or tall

I have to confess, I am a true Betta addict! In my fish room, I have more Bettas than is healthy for a man of my age. For me, the best part about keeping Bettas, apart from their bright colors, flowing fins, and bundles of personality, is feeding them.  I probably have more fish foods

One of the most important decisions when setting up a new Betta aquarium is whether or not to have moving water. If you do have moving water, how fast should the flow be?  This is a decision that can have a long-term effect on your Bettas’ health and wellbeing. Betta fish have evolved living in

Betta fish naturally inhabit ponds, streams, and marshes in southern East Asia. They live in a tropical part of the world where the sun shines brightly for long period each day.  Bearing this in mind, it might seem like a good idea to try to light a Bettas aquarium with natural sunlight. A Betta aquarium

At the time of writing, I have been keeping Betta fish for over 20 years, and one of the aspects of the hobby that I enjoy the most is feeding my Bettas.  I am a fish food junkie! I probably have 30 or more brands of food in my fish room, and if I ever

Traditionally, Betta fish have been kept alone in tiny bowls and small tanks. Thankfully that is now changing and more people are keeping their Bettas in a community setup with other fish. If you are looking for tank mates for a Betta, you might be wondering, can Betta fish live with Siamese Algae Eaters? Siamese