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Last update: March 28, 2024

Can Goldfish Eat Betta Food? A Comprehensive Guide to Fish Nutrition

Can Goldfish Eat Betta Food?

Goldfish is a very popular species among aquarists, especially as an alternative to more aggressive ones like Betta. However, keeping the former can quickly exert pressure on your wallet, especially when it concerns catering to their specific dietary needs. A can of Goldfish flake food can cost anywhere from $4 to $12. But then, betta […]

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Last update: March 28, 2024

Do Betta Fish Need a Light? Essential Aquarium Lighting Guide

Do Betta Fish Need a Light

When starting a betta aquarium, many obvious considerations come to mind. What do you feed the betta? What kind of tank do you buy? What type of decor should you use? But there is one important factor you may not initially consider, especially if you’re a new aquarist: lighting arrangements. Special lighting for your aquarium […]

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Last update: March 19, 2024

How to Keep a Betta Fish Happy: 7 Essential Tips for a Thriving Pet

How to Keep a Betta Fish Happy

With their vibrant colors, magnificent fins, and playful tendencies, betta fish are truly breathtaking aquarium pets. They are fun to watch and very rewarding to keep—except when miserable. And when these little creatures are unhappy, it’s hard to miss, as they are no longer as vibrant or playful as before.  Your betta can be unhappy […]

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Last update: March 19, 2024

How to Keep Betta Fish Warm Without a Heater: 8 of The Best Alternative Methods

How to Keep Betta Fish Warm Without a Heater

Originating from the shallow waters of Southeast Asia, Betta fish are ornamental, tropical fish loved by fishkeepers worldwide. They are largely found in Cambodia, Thailand, and Malaysia.  This freshwater species is quite famous, and most beginner fishkeepers consider it their favorite. However, they need special attention to their environment.   Bettas thrive at temperatures between 76°F and […]

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Last update: March 19, 2024

How to Transfer Betta Fish from Cup to Tank: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Transfer Betta Fish from Cup to Tank

Moving your betta fish from its small cup to a larger tank is vital in acclimating your companion to its new environment. It’s imperative to acclimate your betta to its new habitat so that your fish can adjust gradually and won’t be startled by abrupt changes in water conditions Even though betta fish have a […]

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Last update: March 19, 2024

Why Is My Betta Flaring at Nothing? Comprehensive Guide to Your Fish’s Behavior

Why Is My Betta Flaring at Nothing

Flare-ups—we all have them, don’t we? Sometimes, people are just in a testy mood and may flare up at the slightest provocation, leaving you wondering what on earth is the matter. But as confusing as it may be when people seemingly randomly fly off the handle on you, it can be even more so to […]

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Last update: March 19, 2024

What to Do if Your Betta Fish is Pregnant: Essential Care Guide

What to Do if Your Betta Fish is Pregnant

Fun Fact: Did you know that a betta fish does not become pregnant in the traditional sense? Instead, it becomes ‘gravid,’ which means being heavy—with unfertilized eggs. Now that we have that bit straight, let’s talk about gravid betta.  As a betta fish enthusiast, I understand that discovering signs of egg-laddenness in yours can be […]

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Last update: March 19, 2024

How Do I Know If My Betta Fish Is Happy? 7 Essential Tips

How Do I Know If My Betta Fish Is Happy

A happy betta fish makes a happy aquarium. While that may sound a tad chuckle-worthy, it’s still very true. As an avid aquarist, I’ve always been fascinated with fish behaviors and ensuring that the fish in my aquarium are in good spirits.  Fish have moods, and their behavior often reflects those — an important fact to […]

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Last update: March 19, 2024

How to Feed Snail in Betta Tank: Optimal Diets and Safety Tips

How to Feed Snail in Betta Tank

Keeping betta fish in the same tank as other marine life can be tricky, which is why it can be hard to find tankmates for them. Luckily, many freshwater snails and betta fish can thrive in similar conditions, and this makes caring for the betta and snails much simpler. But then, an important question comes […]

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Last update: January 23, 2024

Can Shrimp Live with Betta Fish? A Comprehensive Guide to Aquarium Compatibility

Can Shrimp Live with Betta Fish

Aquarium enthusiasts often explore the dynamic between different species to create a vibrant, diverse ecosystem within their tanks. The combination of shrimp and betta fish is particularly intriguing due to the known predatory nature of bettas and the peaceful demeanor of shrimp. While it is possible for bettas to cohabit with shrimp, a successful companionship […]