As I saw my betta fish gasping for air, I was left utterly confused. Was it just my imagination? Was there something stuck in its mouth? As it turns out, there are many reasons for bettas to gasp for air, and I was able to find out what was at the bottom of the mystery. …
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When I had to choose a tank for my future betta fish, the first question that popped into my head was whether I should get a tall or a long one. After days of research and a lot of confusion, I finally made the decision. In this article, I’ll discuss what it means to have …
One of the first questions I had, when I found out I would have a betta fish, was whether he could live in cold water. So naturally, I did some research. Luckily, I gathered the information before exposing my betta to the cold. Betta fish can live in cold water, although that will harm their …
When I first saw my betta fish struggling and gasping for air, I panicked. Knowing that this could be a sign of a dying betta fish, I quickly searched for what I could do to save my pet. Luckily, as time passed, I learned what dying bettas look like and how to treat them properly. …
Shortly after I got my first betta, I noticed that it didn’t swim. I saw that its gills moved normally, but the fish insisted on staying in one spot. As time passed, I learned what causes this phenomenon and how to overcome it. Bettas usually stop moving due to environmental factors, such as inappropriate water …
Growing multiple bettas in one tank can be both challenging and exciting. One of the most important things to consider before setting up a new tank is how many bettas can live together in your freshwater fish tank. After years of experiment, I am reading to share my conclusions on this topic. One male betta …
Betta fish that change their color is a known phenomenon. However, bettas that are turning black for no apparent reason might worry some fish owners. That even happened in my tank. Luckily, over the years, I learned why they turned black and how to approach the issue. Betta fish typically turn black as they mature. …
Most people see their betta fish changing color to black. However, when I saw my betta changing its color to red, I was a bit worried. Luckily, as time passed, I gained some knowledge of the situation. I also learned how to prevent it from getting worse, especially when an illness is involved. Betta fish …
As a fish owner, I enjoy mixing different kinds of fish in my aquarium. However, quite a few times, I failed to do so. For example, there were periods when I tried to introduce Betta fish to my Zebra Danios tank. That ended up badly. As the years passed, I learned a few lessons on …
Numerous times I saw my betta fish hiding behind its heater. At first, I thought that the only reason for that was too cold water. However, as the years passed, I learned a few other factors that may force bettas to get behind heaters. To solve the issue in your tank, I decided to share …
The more I got into betta fish; the more odd behaviors caught my attention. For example, more than once, I’ve noticed that my betta swims vertically, up and down the tank. To determine whether it was sick, I began to investigate the topic pretty extensively. Betta fish typically swim vertically due to an underlying ailment, …
Quite frequently, I noticed that my betta fish rubs against objects such as rocks and filters. At first, I ignored the phenomenon. I believed that it was merely playing and investigating its surroundings. However, as the issue progressed, I began to investigate other possible causes for rubbing among bettas. Betta fish often rub against objects …
As a betta fish admirer, I got a little disturbed when I saw its fins becoming curled and clamped. My first assumption was that fin rot is the underlying cause. However, as I researched the topic more extensively, I figured that curling and clamped betta fins could result from different reasons and that the treatment …
As a fan of betta fish, I do everything in my power to keep my pet satisfied. However, more than once, I have noticed heavy and rapid breathing in my betta tank. As I saw the phenomenon didn’t resolve on its own, I began to research the topic a little deeper, looking for answers. Betta …
In the early days of fishkeeping, I noticed that the betta fish I grew was always hungry. For example, each time I approached the tank, my fish went to the top, anticipating its next meal. That got me thinking, why is my betta fish always hungry? Am I feeding it properly? To make sure my …
More than once, I caught my Betta fish hovering at the upper sections of the tank. That got me curious since these fish typically swim in the middle. Admittedly, I wanted to know if that behavior could indicate an issue. That was when I began to research the topic a little deeper. Betta fish tend …