Betta

Have you looked into your Betta’s fish tank and noticed a thin, oily film on the surface?  Does it matter? Is it harmful to your Betta? In this article, I look at what causes an oily film on the surface of a Betta tank and how we can prevent it from happening. The thin, oily […]

Over the last 20 years or so, I have kept countless Bettas in my fish room. I have kept Betta’s as sole specimens in 10-gallon aquariums and as part of much larger community aquariums with various Tetras, catfish, and other fish.  On more than one occasion I have tried the ‘open-top’ tank for my Betta’s. 

Bettas are hardcore carnivores. There is no doubt that in the wild their diet would include bugs that fall into the water, small crustaceans, and baby fish.  Even though the Bettas we keep today are many, many generations from their wild ancestors, their instincts still exist deep inside them. If Betta fish are kept in

I have been keeping fish for over 30 years and Bettas for 20 or more years.  Over that time it never ceases to amaze me just how much a Betta fish will eat if we let them.  Betta fish have ferocious appetites, which combined with their fantastic ability to beg at the surface, means they

Bettas are one of the most popular freshwater fish in the hobby. Millions of Betta fish are kept worldwide and many people see them more like pets than just another fish.  Personally, my Betta keeping journey started around 20 years ago, but it was more recently I found myself wondering can Betta fish eat ants? Betta fish

Betta fish have been kept in the hobby for decades and over that time their popularity has continued to grow. Today, Betta fish are one of the most widely kept fish in the world, with many aquarists keeping more than one in their collection. Betta fish are primarily surface and mid-water feeders. Their slightly upturned

Over the last 10 years or so we have seen a surge in the number of people keeping Betta fish.  From the regular Betta that we all know and love, known as Betta Splendens, to some of the more exotic, wild-caught species, the humble Betta is going from strength to strength. One of the primary questions all

If there is one thing that sets Betta keepers apart from other fish keepers, it’s the fact that we really get to know our Bettas.  To us, Bettas aren’t just another fish, they are pets.  Because we get to know our Bettas so well, we notice when their behavior changes.   There are a number of reasons

Over the last 20 years, I have kept Bettas with just about every species of ‘community’ fish available.  Some combinations were more successful than others.   Betta fish and Cherry Barbs were definitely one of the most successful pairings. Betta fish and Cherry Barbs can live together in the same aquarium providing the tank offers sufficient

Betta fish are now one of the most popular freshwater tropical fish in the world. Every year they are sold in their millions worldwide.  These colorful, flamboyant, and personable fish look even more stunning when kept against the green background of live plants. Lucky Bamboo or Dracaena sanderiana to give it its scientific name, makes a great