Articles, tagged with "betta fish", page 5

Betta Fish Dropsy

Betta fish dropsy should not be taken lightly. If left untreated, it can be fatal. Betta dropsy is a symptom of an internal problem, such as a bacterial infection. The Symptoms: - Significant bloating and swelling throughout the fish's entire bod... Read >
Author: HK

The Best Kind Of Betta Fish Tank Water

Oftentimes tropical pet fish lovers think that if their aquarium water isn't a green or brownish looking color that their betta fish couldn't survive and thrive. However, if you take a look at a natural water environment you'll notice that it has some... Read >
Author: FishGuru

The Amazing History Of Siamese Fighting Fish

These small tropical fish are placid when on their own, and surprisingly aggressive towards other male Bettas. They can live in the smallest of bowls. In the wild they have even been found living in water-filled buffalo hoof prints... Betta Fish (e.g. ... Read >
Author: FishGuru

Is Marineland Eclipse 5 a Good First Aquarium?

When you decide to buy your first aquarium, there will be several choices you will need to make. I will illustrate this process using Marineland Eclipse 5 as an example. This will give us the needed focus.SizeThe first decision is how large the aquarium s... Read >
Author: Mischa Hill

Betta Fish Swollen Eye - Causes and Cures For Betta Fish Swollen Eye Syndrome

A common bacterial infection that afflicts betta fish, swollen eye syndrome, also commonly referred to as "pop-eye", can be a symptom of a more serious internal problem. Basically, it is caused by the accumulation of fluid either in the eye or behind the ... Read >
Author: HK

Betta Fish Fin Rot - Is Betta Fish Fin Rot a Reversible Condition?

Betta fish fin rot is a bacterial infection that causes the fins and the tail of your fish to deteriorate. They appear to look rotten and discolored. A normal betta fish should have vibrant colors, and the tail and fins should be fully extended and flowin... Read >
Author: HK

Betta Swim Bladder - How to Prevent and Cure Betta Swim Bladder Disorder

What are the signs that your betta fish is suffering from betta swim bladder disorder? Bloated underbelly. No fish droppings in the tank. Betta swim bladder disorder is your fish's inability to maintain itself in an upright position, due to an enlar... Read >
Author: HK

Betta Popeye - Does the Quality of Water in the Tank Affect Your Betta Fish's Eyesight?

If you own a betta, popeye is a bacterial infection that you need to be on the lookout for. Popeye is an eye infection in which the fish's eyes appear to bulge, or "pop" out. Popeye is caused by the accumulation of fluid either inside the eye or beh... Read >
Author: HK

Betta Sickness - What Are Some Symptoms to Tell If Your Betta Fish is Sick?

Here are some things that you should be looking for when you are trying to diagnose betta sickness: · White spots on your betta's head, its body, or eyes · Your betta remains docile and inactive near the bottom of its habitat? · Your betta is ... Read >
Author: HK

Betta Illnesses - How to Prevent and How to Cure Betta Illnesses

Most forms of betta illnesses can be avoided if you diligently take these necessary precautions: 1. Your fish's habitat is clean and comfortable for its optimal health, vitality, growth, and hygiene, and is free of any bacteria or other contaminants. ... Read >
Author: HK

Betta Fish Illness - Prognosis, Prevention, and Cure of Betta Fish Illnesses

Having difficulty coping with your betta fish illness? Fret not, for the solution to most of your betta's problems can be solved on your own, using a handful of very simple, time-tested, household techniques. Every known variation of betta illness h... Read >
Author: HK

Taking Care of Betta Fish - 6 Steps To Proper Betta Fish Care

When it comes to taking care of betta fish, believe it or not, there is a lot more to it than simply doing the basics such as changing the fish's water weekly and feeding it once or twice a day. Taking care of betta fish can be a fun and rewarding expe... Read >
Author: HK

How To Care For A Beta Fish - 5 Questions Every Fish Owner Should Be Able To Answer

Do you really think you know how to care for a beta fish so as to prolong its life and keep it happy, and healthy? Remember, it's not enough to just keep your fish in a small fish bowl and feed it once or twice a day. There's a lot more to beta fish c... Read >
Author: HK

Breeding Betta Fish - Parent Selection

If you have fallen in love with Bettas and want to start breeding them, you need to learn a few things. One of the more important ones is also the very basic- how to choose your Betta parents.Both prospective Betta parents must be healthy, of course, but ... Read >
Author: Mischa Hill

What Size Tank is Right For a Betta Fish?

A few months back I bought my first Betta fish. As I looked through various forums and resources I found it hard to find one agreed upon answer as to what size tank I should house my new fish in. I've seen them in anything from a vase to a ten gallon tank... Read >
Author: settar3

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