Even after years of experience, I admit that dealing with betta fish fry can be challenging. That is especially true for new aquarists, as betta fry are pretty gentle and have different needs than adults. So, after quite some time of learning from mistakes, I decided to gather some of the most frequent questions into …
As betta fry first grow in a bubble nest before becoming free swimmers, many aquarists wonder how deep their water should be. I personally asked this myself a few years ago, and I was pretty surprised by the answer. Ideally, the water depth of betta fry should range from 8 to 12 inches. As a …
Betta fish fry are incredibly delicate creatures, which is why many aquarists get worried when they see them acting strangely. For example, it is pretty prevalent for betta fry to swim at the bottom, but it immediately raises the question: why? Newborn betta fish fry will naturally sink to the bottom of the tank as …
Betta fry are fairly delicate creatures that can quickly die when handled inappropriately. I used to lose large batches in the past, and it took me quite some time to learn what I was doing wrong. Betta fry typically die for the following reasons: The water conditions are not adjusted for betta fry. There are …
Betta fry tend to raise many questions, especially during the early stages of their lives. The one that often pops up is how long it takes for them to grow. Fortunately, after years of experience, I gained some knowledge on this topic. It takes three to five months for betta fry to grow and reach …
Adult betta fish can be pretty aggressive, especially the male ones. That immediately raises the question regarding their offspring. In this article, I will discuss how long betta fry can live together in the same tank and when is the right moment to move them. On average, betta fry can live together for eight weeks. …
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 …