Do Goldfish Sleep? When, How Long & How to Know
Do goldfish sleep? Goldfish are fascinating creatures, but it can be hard to tell what exactly is going on inside the fish tank. There are many reasons a goldfish might sleep more than usual, including illness, boredom, or simply the time...
Do Goldfish Get Lonely Living Alone?
Do goldfish get lonely? Should goldfish live alone? Goldfish are one of the most popular pets in the world, but sadly many people don’t know how to keep them happy. Do Goldfish Get Lonely? Are Goldfish Schooling Fish? This might be...
Mustard Gas Betta: Yellow Bicolor Betta Fish
These days, the term Mustard Gas (or "MG") is used, incorrectly as it happens, to describe any bicolored fish that possesses a green, blue, or steel blue body and yellow or orange fins. This particular color combination has, in fact,...
Water Chemistry Guide For Healthy Fish Tanks
As fish keepers, we are told that it is important to pay attention to water chemistry by measuring the pH, kH, and gH of our aquariums and source water. Fish suitability is commonly defined in terms of the pH and...
3 Most Common Kinds Of Betta Diseases You Must Know
As with all aquarium fish, sometimes bettas get ill. It is important to be familiar with your fish so that any unusual behavior can be detected early. Bettas are basically sedentary fish, so inactivity alone is not enough to diagnose...
Betta Splendens, Siamese Fighting Fish Facts
Although there are many species of Betta, the most common species that is kept and bred is known as the Betta splendens or the Siamese Fighting Fish. The name “Betta” is said to be derived from an ancient Asian warrior...
The Bubble Nest: A Betta’s Masterpiece
Why my betta fish is blowing bubbles in the aquarium? This question should be answered for the new owner of the betta fish. In keeping the betta fish, the new owner of the betta fish will face the betta fish...
Can I Keep Male Bettas And Female Bettas Together?
If you walk into the fish department of a pet store these days, you’ll often find a display of many small containers each featuring a vibrant betta inside including male and female bettas. These are most often male Veil Tail...
Food For Betta Fish & Basic Supplies for Healthy & Happy Bettas
Gallon, or Larger, Tank With Lid It is important to keep a betta in at least one gallon of water. Make sure the bowl or tank you purchase has a lid - bettas can jump right out of their tank....
Care & Treatment of Dropsy in Bettas & Other Fish
What is Dropsy in fish? Dropsy in the Betta fish - or in any other fish for that matter - is not really a disease in itself but a symptom of a specific bacterial infection. The main symptom of dropsy...
Betta Fish Tanks: Create Best Homes for Your Bettas
Betta fish tanks come in all sorts of sizes and colors with an array of filter and lighting options. Deciding on a tank is one of the most important decisions you will make for your fish. Here are points to...
Keeping Female Bettas Together
Female bettas are often overlooked by those new to the hobby and widely treasured by breeders. They vary in behavior from males and have been observed to have more personality and spunk. Sure their finnage is not as long and...