Worried about choosing a sick betta from the pet store? Wondering where to buy your fish and how to transport him safely to your home aquarium? Watch the above video to get some important tips on where to buy your betta, how to select a healthy one, and also how to keep him safe while traveling to his new home.
Adam Short
Betta Fish – All the Colors of the Rainbow
What Bettas do you have swimming in your aquarium? Bettas have become one of the most popular fish to have as a pet or to decorate an aquarium with color. And although there are more common Bettas found in most pet shops, there are others that warrant a closer look. Here is a list of … Read more
Betta Fish History – From Then Until Now
Betta history began in the warm, shallow waters of the rice paddies of Thailand. Although Bettas now have a reputation for being among the most beautiful fish in the world, their humble origins showed a very different kind of fish. Before modern times, the Bettas caught in rice paddies and stagnant pools of water and … Read more
The Ideal Diet for Your Betta
To keep your Betta healthy and thriving, you must feed it a specific diet. Nutritional Needs When Bettas are in their natural habitat, which is stagnant water and pools, they mostly eat live insects that are in the water. Therefore, if you want to offer your Betta a healthy diet, consider a nutritional complement. Give … Read more
How Does Your Betta Survive in the Water?
Did you ever wonder how your Betta lives and moves in the water? Bettas, functioning like all other fish species, extract oxygen from the water through their mouths and gills. It is during this process that the fish can breathe while eliminating carbon dioxide and waste products. Bettas acquire nearly all of life-sustaining oxygen through … Read more
The Many Different Stunning Betta Colors and Fin Types (Video)
Have you ever seen a transparent betta? Do you know the difference between a doubletail, delta tail and a crown tail? In this video, we will reveal all of the stunning betta colors and types and show you just how beautiful the betta fish really is. Enjoy!
Common Betta Diseases and Recommended Treatments
Your Betta can become sick from many different situations. If the water in your fish tank is too warm or too cold, it can severely affect them. Or perhaps there is chlorine in the aquarium water or another chemical that is toxic to your Betta. Also, many diseases are caused by various catalysts within your … Read more
Betta Fish Tank Setup – Get a Crash Course on the Essentials (Video)
What do you need for your Betta fish tank setup? Get a CRASH course in setting up your Betta fish tank so your Betta can be happy and healthy in his environment. Learn about Betta tank filters, tank setup and size, substrate, water temperature, and so much more! If you have a Betta tank, don’t miss this handy crash course video. Enjoy!
Proper Feeding of Your Betta Fish
The proper feeding of your Betta is extremely important to keeping him happy and healthy. As most fish owners know, there is proper food for every species of fish and one of these selective eaters is the Betta fish. Wild Betta Feeding In nature, Bettas eat what their perfect environment provides which gives them all … Read more
Betta History and Geography
The beautiful Betta fish is indigenous to the homeland waters of Thailand. Living in shallow pools of water, streams that are polluted, muddy rice paddies and other stagnant bodies of water with low oxygen content, Bettas were exported to the United States and other countries just over 100 years ago. Quickly, they have become one … Read more