Betta

Betta fish have long been one of the most popular fish in the aquarium hobby.  Each year they are sold in their millions around the world. Unlike so many other fish, Bettas become true pets, even part of the family.  Because Bettas are loved so much, we often worry about them when we think something […]

Betta fish have long been popular in the hobby, and they are continually finding favor among new fish keepers. Betta fish have bundles of personality, which is why they quickly become pets, even members of the family.  As with any pet, it can be distressing for the owner if their pet appears to be dying. 

For most of us, our Betta fish aren’t just another fish, they become true pets, even part of the family for some of us.  After keeping Bettas for over 20 years, I believe it is the Bettas complex personality that wins us over. We become hooked on Bettas, and so often we don’t just stop at one,

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