Betta fish fry can be pretty challenging. In my early days of fishkeeping, I had no idea what to do after they hatched. Fortunately, as years passed, I gained some knowledge in this field. Today, I will take you step-by-step on what you should do with your recently-born betta fry. These are the steps you …
Betta fry are pretty exciting creatures, especially in their early days. But they also raise many questions. How long does it take for them to grow? When are they sexually mature? What are their growth stages? Well, today, I will cover all of these questions in detail. Here is a table summarizing the betta fry …
Betta fry are fascinating creatures. But they also raise a lot of questions for many aquarists. When it comes to aquarium equipment, most fish owners wonder whether they require oxygen devices or lighting. So, after years of experience, I’m ready to share what I know. Betta fry require oxygen from devices like sponge filters and …
The first question I asked myself the day I had to deal with betta fry was what they eat. I knew I couldn’t just give them what their parents eat, as their mouths are tiny. Fortunately, I gained a lot of experience in this field over the years. Here is a table that gathers what …
When my bettas first delivered their fry, I thought most of them won’t make it. That was because I didn’t know how many betta fry typically survive. Fortunately, as time passed, I gained some experience in this field. And the numbers are pretty satisfying. Given the right conditions, about 90 percent of the betta fry …
Even after years of experience, I know that dealing with betta fish eggs can be challenging. That is especially true for those of you who are new to fishkeeping, as betta fish eggs are pretty mysterious and raise many questions. So, as an experienced aquarist, I decided to gather some of the most frequent questions …
I remember how excited I was when I first saw my female betta secreting her eggs. But that also raised many questions. What do betta fish eggs suppose to look like? Is there a difference between fertilized and unfertilized eggs? As the years passed, I gained some knowledge in this field. Betta fish eggs look …
I remember the first time I saw betta fish eggs on the floor. I knew that they should be brought to the bubble nest, but for some reason, the male chose to keep them there. That made me wonder whether they can hatch on the floor. Fortunately, as time passed, I gained some experience in …
I have caught my betta fish grabbing their eggs into their mouths more than once. I knew that this is how male bettas transfer them into the bubble nest. But I wasn’t sure if some of the eggs were actually being eaten. Fortunately, over the years, I gained experience in this field. Betta fish occasionally …
I remember how stressed I was when I realized my betta fish eggs were not hatching. I did not know why this was happening and whether I needed to take active steps to solve the problem. Fortunately, as years passed, I gained some experience in this field. Betta fish typically don’t hatch because they are …
When I first bred betta fish, people told me they could lay hundreds of eggs. That made me nervous because my tank couldn’t handle so many babies. Ultimately, as I gained some experience in this field, I realized that the numbers are a bit different. On average, betta fish lay between 30 to 40 eggs …