Older betta fish get tired easily. This is usually due to their breeding. Having large, showy fins takes a lot of energy to force through the water while swimming. The average betta fish lives to be ...

With their long delicate fins, betta fish need a tank with low water flow and lots of places to hang out and nap. A 5-gallon ...

While Betta fish can tolerate dirty water for a short period, long exposure can cause velvet disease, a parasitic infection that makes the fish look like it’s covered in gold dust. Human ...

Traditionally, betta care demands frequent manual monitoring of tank essentials like temperature and water differentia.

If your betta fish has shown none of the signs of illness and suddenly appears dead, you may want to check the temperature of the water in your tank first. Bettas in colder water or water that needs ...

Frequency: Feed adult Betta fish 2-3 times per day. Quantity: Provide small amounts of food that can be consumed in a few minutes. Ideal Water Parameters: Maintain a temperature of 80-82°F (27-28°C), ...

These guidelines are aimed primarily at the general fishkeeper, particularly novices who may decide to keep a Betta as their first pet fish." The guidelines are copied below: "(1) Temperature. There ...

Use special, leak-proof fish transport bags that are large enough for betta. Fill the bag about 1/3 full with water for small betta, or ½ full for fish 2.5 inches long. Do not feed the fish one to ...

Water:pH 5.5-6.5 is fine, 22-28C/72-82F. Diet:Wild fish feed on dragonfly and damselfly larvae ... who along with his wife collected it in the wild using baited cages. Closely related to Betta bellica ...

this jacquard with subtle relief is inspired by the “betta splendens”. Also called the “veiltail”, these freshwater fish from southern Asia undulate majestically as they move through the water. Its ...