Tag Archives: Betta Fish

Common Betta Fish Diseases – Velvet

Velvet is a common parasite among betta fish and unfortunately kills many betta fish due to simple lack of hygiene on the owner’s part. Velvet is caused by the parasite Oodinium, which is an algae parasite. Many betta die to this disease before the owner even knows something is wrong, so it’s very important to […]

Different Types of Betta Fish

There are a lot of different kinds of Betta fish with a wide variety of colors and tail shapes. The most common Bettas are Betta Splendens, as well as Betta Bellica. Kinds of Bettas – Betta Splendens These Bettas are from the coast of Thailand, grow to an estimated three inches, and typically survive around […]

How to Care for Your Betta Fish

Chosen for their beauty, color, and sail like splaying fins, Splenden Betta fish are among the most popular pet fish in the United States. Their brilliant colors are dramatized by their flowing fins; the tail fin fans out beautifully behind the Betta. When folded, the Betta’s fins take on the appearance of folded drapes. Betta […]

Five Common Myths About Betta Fish

The Siamese Fighting Fish or Betta fish make excellent pets because of their beautiful colors and ease of care. Unfortunately, this ease of care is often exaggerated. While the betta is a durable little fish, it’s not invincible and does need to be cared for properly. By knowing these five common myths about betta fish […]

What Not to Feed Your Betta Fish

Many people feed their betta fish the wrong type of food or too much of the right food. There are certain foods that can be eaten to improve betta health, and there are some special treatments that are not necessarily healthy, but not incredibly harmful. This article will discuss what you should feed your betta, […]

A Pet Owner’s Guide to Betta Fish

Betta fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish are a great first pet for kids, as well as for people who don’t have enough time or money for larger pets. Bettas are inexpensive, hardy, and easy to care for. Betta fish are a great alternative to goldfish because they need less space. They are happy […]