Do Betta Fish Need Light

Do Betta Fish Need Light?

A prevalent question among Betta owners is whether or not a light is necessary for the needs of their Betta fish. The obvious answer is – “Yes”. Without a doubt some sort of lighting is necessary for the health and well-being of your Betta fish. Light signals to the fish when it’s morning, noon, and night. Keeping your Betta bowl or tank close to a window is just not enoughRead the Rest »

Betta Fish And Snails

Betta Fish And Snails

Aquarium snails in fish tanks can be wonderful companions or a terrible nuisance. They come in all different shapes, colors, and sizes. Most people unexpectedly get them from store bought live plants where they and their eggs are attached. At first they may be only a few. They’ll do a wonderful job of cleaning leftover fish food and even take care of any algae blooms present. But after a fewRead the Rest »

Betta Fish Water Temperature

Betta Fish Water Temperature

One of the most important factors that affects all tropical fish including the Betta fish is water temperature. Any sudden drop in temperature will cause severe stress to the Betta which over time will lead to disease. Many first-time owners place their Betta inside a fish bowl and care for it just like a gold fish. They neglect to realize this fatal mistake they’re making. The Betta fish is notRead the Rest »

Betta Fish Not Eating

Betta Fish Not Eating

Many new Betta owners often report observing their Bettas behaving strangely and not eating properly. This type of behavior generally happens to Bettas kept in fish bowls and  is an indication of a critical and serious condition. The majority of these Betta fish display symptoms of abnormal behavior, inactivity, and loss of appetite. Any one of the mentioned symptoms is a sign of extreme stress, but the vast majority ofRead the Rest »

Betta Filter

Betta Filter

Having clean water circulating around your Betta’s fish bowl or tank is more of a necessity than a luxury. This is especially critical in aquariums less than 5 gallons as these tend to become toxic much faster due to the small volume of water present. Anyone foolish enough to a buy small fish bowl or tank that’s less than 5 gallons is going to have a headache from the frequentRead the Rest »