A look at various fish types and their requirements to keep them healthy.
Usually, when we look at the aquarium, we always think of how peaceful life is inside there. However, just like humans, fish get stressed. Stress is inevitable in a betta fish lifetime, but it’s your duty to keep it under control. Needless to say, keeping your betta fish happy and healthy is the key to …
We do not purchase betta fish with the intent of witnessing them killing each other. But know as long as you keep them in the same aquarium, there will always be aggression. Betta fish are loved and kept as pets for their elegant and colorful bodies. More so, betta fish are intelligent creatures that can …
Betta fish, also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, is a complex fish species common in fishing keeping hobby. Their ability to gulp air outside the water allows them to survive in unaerated tanks. Unfortunately, this beautiful creature is kept in cups and sold to people as an easy-maintenance beginner’s fish due to this ability. As …
If you have ever been into an aquarium store or pet shop, you have likely seen a section of Betta fish in tiny little cups of water. Betta fish are sold in cups for a couple of reasons, but the main reason is that they are pretty easy to sell that way. But, why are …
Bottom feeders are exciting and useful fish species. They are pretty useful to the environment, especially detritivores. These species collect dead organic matter and eat it up, which is a way of filtering. By eliminating those materials from the marine environment, they create a balanced and healthy surrounding for other creatures, including fish species, which …
Fish are popularly known for swimming but not jumping out of the water. However, certain fish species tend to jump, and some can jump fairly high. Some can even fly, where they soar for quite a distance. Types of fish that jump out of the water may not serve a purpose in the home aquarium …
Betta fish have quite a short lifespan. They live for 3-5 years on average (both males and females), so knowing when your Betta might die is important. The good news is that you can easily notice some warning signs before they die. You can tell that your Betta fish is dying by observing its behavior …
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Betta fish are gorgeous creatures with glowing fins and vivid colors. It’s no wonder these wonderful specimens are a favorite among fish keepers. Learning how to transfer Betta fish from a cup to a tank will allow you to enjoy this deeply colored splendor for up to 5 years. Their lifespan depends more on a …
While a Betta may not show love to their owner as a cat or dog would express affection, they will manifest a clear interest and affiliation towards its owners. Betta fish are known to have good memories and can remember people even if they have not seen them for a while. In addition, they can …
There is nothing more heartbreaking for a fish tank owner than to see your favorite Betta fish-floating belly up or lying lifeless in your aquarium. Whether you are a newbie or an elite aquarist, fish death happens all the time. It might be a natural death, an underlying disease, or cleanliness issues. Although fish death …