Archive for October, 2007
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Euthanizing Your Betta
It’s a hard thing to deal with, but sometimes there’s nothing left to do for out finned but help them go quickly and painlessly. So heres a guide that wrote up to help you decide if the time is right to euthanize your fish, and the best methods for doing it.
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Bored Betta
One of the number one reason bettas get placed with unsuitable tank mates is a poor understanding of their social needs as a species. A new owner purchases a betta, places it in a bowl, and notices it either lethargic or pacing within weeks; the automatic reaction is to assume that the fish is “lonely” […]
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Betta FAQ
Bettas originate from the tropics of South East Asia, Thailand, Bangkok and certain parts of Vietnam.They come in a wide variety of color and fin strains. Bettas are fighting fish so you must only keep one male to a tank. Several females can be kept together in groups,provided the tank is large enough.
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Betta Diseases, Prevention, And Treatment
Quick guide to Possible Betta diseases. Plus Prevention and treatment.
Fungal Infection
If you always add aquarium salt to your betta’s water (1 teaspoon of aquarium salt per 2 1/2 Gal of water) and one drop of Aquarisol per gal, your betta will probably never get fungus. It is contagious, but bettas will more than likely […] -
Your Betta Won’t Eat
Feeding your fish is no different from a kid. Although it is very easy to feed your Betta fish, they will not eat everything you throw in. You can try putting in fish flakes, but I can tell you they rather starve than to eat them. It’s not that they have turned bulimic, but certain […]
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The Essentials of Proper Betta Fish Care
Betta Fish, also known as Betta Splendens, Beta Fish and Siamese Fighting Fish, are inexpensive pets and can be quite lovely. Technically, the Betta name refers to about fifty species, but is commonly used as if only Betta splendens is meant. The biggest are normally only around three inches long. Even though there are many […]