How long does it take bettas to breed? The nest should grow larger and larger, and it should take 3 days for the fish to be ready to breed – by then the female should have produced enough eggs within her body. It’s recommended that you cover your tank with paper/plastic to give the pair … Read more
What do betta fish like the most? Bettas have upturned mouths and primarily feed on the water’s surface. A good diet consists of dried bloodworms, brine shrimp or daphnia. Commercial betta food or pellets are best because it combines all three foods, in addition to vitamins and minerals. This improves the betta’s brilliant coloring and … Read more
Is 2 gallons enough for a betta? In a tank smaller than 5 gallons, your betta won’t live out his full life span. In an aquarium, a betta should live for 3 to 5 years. In a cramped 2.5-gallon tank, your betta won’t live as long. Yes, you read that right – a tank that … Read more
What betta fish lives the longest? There is some speculation that the red and blue veil tail Bettas are the hardiest and live longest simply because they haven’t been selectively bred as extensively. Basically, they’ve been ‘tampered’ with less than some designer Betta varieties. How old are betta fish when they are sold? Because a … Read more
Why is my female Betta making bubble nest? If you see a female Betta making a bubble nest, it might be her helping the male, or it could be because the male is absent. Often what you think is the female Betta making a bubble nest might be a male Plakat, which is a species … Read more
Are bettas happy when they make bubble nests? One of the most obvious signs of a happy betta fish is when they build a “bubble nest.” Look for a collection of bubbles on the surface of the tank, or you may actually see your betta blowing the nest. Should I remove my bettas bubble nest? … Read more
Do female bettas need friends? Betta fish are naturally territorial and should not be housed with any other betta fish because they will fight and injure each other, often resulting in death. They are unlikely to get lonely in their tank; however, if they are in a small tank, they may get bored. Can 1 … Read more