What kind of water do you use for betta fish? Tap water or spring water are the best kinds of water for your betta fish. Keep water test strips available to easy testing. You can also add aquarium salt to your betta’s water to help protect your fish from common parasites and fungi. How long … Read more
What are signs of a stressed Betta fish? If your fish is swimming frantically without going anywhere, crashing at the bottom of his tank, rubbing himself on gravel or rocks, or locking his fins at his side, he may be experiencing significant stress. Talk to your veterinarian about treatment and look into what may be … Read more
How do you know a betta fish is happy? A happy betta will swim around their tank daily. Sometimes they will move almost lazily about, and other times they’ll flit from side to side quickly. If the betta appears to have no trouble swimming and isn’t leaning to the side or struggling, your betta is … Read more
Why is my betta fish losing color? Stress. High stress is a prime contributor to dulling color. It can cause color changes in your fish as their immune system weakens, making them susceptible to secondary infections. The following are common causes of high-stress levels in betta fish. Why is my betta turning pale? Your Betta … Read more
Why is my betta not moving but still alive? The most common reasons for seeing an unmoving betta fish include simply sleeping, an illness such as swim bladder disease, or being overstressed from the addition of too many new betta tank mate. What do you do when your betta fish is not active? If you … Read more
How do you take care of a betta fish for beginners? The Betta Fish Care Basics Betta fish are tropical fish. They require tropical climate water between 75 – 80 degrees. Water pH should be neutral (around 7) and ammonia and nitrites should be as low as possible (ideally zero). Betta fish are carnivores and … Read more
Can you overfeed a betta fish? Bettas are beautiful and fun aquarium fish to have as pets. But, it’s important to be mindful of how much you feed them. Overfeeding can lead to several health problems, such as swim bladder disease, digestive issues, and even death. Do betta fish need to be feed everyday? A … Read more
How do you clean a betta fish tank for beginners? Clean gravel and siphon water Use a gravel vacuum or gravel siphon to clean the gravel substrate of your betta fish aquarium. Dropped food and fish waste can settle in the substrate and breed bacteria, so it’s important you clean it. Gravel siphons clean gravel … Read more
How do you take care of a betta fish for beginners? The Betta Fish Care Basics Betta fish are tropical fish. They require tropical climate water between 75 – 80 degrees. Water pH should be neutral (around 7) and ammonia and nitrites should be as low as possible (ideally zero). Betta fish are carnivores and … Read more
How do I know if my betta fish is sleeping or dead? To put it simply, dead fish don’t breathe. So, look closely at your betta’s mouth and gills. Even during sleep, you should notice your betta draw water in through its mouth and out through the gills. Speaking of which, during sleep, the mouth … Read more