Betta fish naturally inhabit ponds, streams, and marshes in southern East Asia. They live in a tropical part of the world where the sun shines brightly for long period each day. Bearing this in mind, it might seem like a good idea to try to light a Bettas aquarium with natural sunlight. Affiliate Disclaimer: BettaFishKeeper.com …
One of the most important decisions when setting up a new Betta aquarium is whether or not to have moving water. If you do have moving water, how fast should the flow be? This is a decision that can have a long-term effect on your Bettas’ health and wellbeing. Affiliate Disclaimer: BettaFishKeeper.com is reader-supported. When …
Do Betta Fish Prefer Still or Moving Water? (Expert Answer!) Read More »
It is easy to see why Betta fish are so popular in the freshwater fish-keeping hobby. These colorful, hardy fish have bundles of personality and soon become true wet pets. If you are new to Betta keeping or thinking of upgrading your existing Betta tank, you may be wondering do Betta fish prefer long or …
Do Betta Fish Prefer Long or Tall Tanks? (Answered!) Read More »
It may sound odd, but there are occasions we go to our aquariums and look in to see our Betta is missing. It has literally disappeared! There are various reasons a Betta seems to have disappeared, seemingly into thin air. Affiliate Disclaimer: BettaFishKeeper.com is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site we may …
Why Did My Betta Fish Disappear? (5 possible reasons) Read More »
One of the joys of keeping Betta fish is that we can keep them in small aquariums. Having a 5 gallon (19 liters) tank on the kitchen countertop is a real pleasure. The main downside of keeping such small aquariums is the problem of controlling the nitrate levels in a small volume of water. Pothos …
Can Betta Fish Live With Pothos Plant? (Solved!) Read More »
Betta fish have long been popular in the hobby, and they are continually finding favor among new fish keepers. Betta fish have bundles of personality, which is why they quickly become pets, even members of the family. As with any pet, it can be distressing for the owner if their pet appears to be dying. …
Why Does My Betta Fish Look Dead? 7 Reasons with Solutions! Read More »
Betta fish have long been one of the most popular fish in the aquarium hobby. Each year they are sold in their millions around the world. Unlike so many other fish, Bettas become true pets, even part of the family. Because Bettas are loved so much, we often worry about them when we think something …
Why Is My Betta Fish Opening His Mouth? (9 Reasons with solutions) Read More »
I bought my first Betta over 20 years ago, and if I am being honest, I kept him in a bowl on the counter in the kitchen. Since then I have learned a great deal, and now I keep my Bettas in much larger tanks. One thing that hasn’t changed over the last 20 years …
Do Betta Fish Like Fake Plants? (Finally Answered!) Read More »
Betta fish have grown in popularity over the last 20 years. Every year they are sold in their millions worldwide. On countless occasions on social media, we see images of Betta fish being kept in tiny containers. Here I answer the question Can Bettas be kept in jars? A jar is far too small to …
Can Betta Fish Live In A Jar? (You might be surprised!) Read More »
Betta fish are now one of the most popular freshwater tropical fish in the world. Every year they are sold in their millions worldwide. These colorful, flamboyant, and personable fish look even more stunning when kept against the green background of live plants. Lucky Bamboo or Dracaena sanderiana to give it its scientific name, makes …
Can Bettas live with Bamboo Plants? (Unexpected Answer!) Read More »
