Category: Betta

  • How To Clean Betta Fry Tank?

    How To Clean Betta Fry Tank?

    One thing I often notice is, betta fry tank can get really messy in a very short time. The survival rate of the fries will lower drastically if the water condition is not good. So, you need to know how to clean the betta fry tank properly. To clean a betta fry tank, you’ll need […]

  • How Many Days Betta Fry Survive Without Food?

    How Many Days Betta Fry Survive Without Food?

    If you are new to breeding betta, it can be really nerve wracking to see betta fries for the first time. You’ll need a clear guideline about betta fry feeding, otherwise you’ll lose a large percentage of the fries. Let’s talk about how many days betta fries can survive without food first. Betta fry can […]

  • Why Is My Betta Fish Obsessed With Filter?

    Why Is My Betta Fish Obsessed With Filter?

    It is not uncommon to see your betta hanging around near the filter. I have seen many bettas obsessed with the filter. Either they try to swim against the current or just hang around near the outlet of the filter. Why bettas are obsessed with filter? Bettas like to hang around near the outlet of […]

  • Can I Turn My Betta Tank Filter Off At Night?

    Can I Turn My Betta Tank Filter Off At Night?

    I don’t know why, but many beginner fish keepers often ask me if they can turn off the betta tank filter at night. I can guess why you might want to turn off the filter at night, but you really shouldn’t. An aquarium filter should always run 24×7 except only the maintenance time of the […]

  • Do Betta Fish Need Air Pump?

    Do Betta Fish Need Air Pump?

    Air pumps are very integrated with the fish keeping hobby. In fact, they are so popular that many beginner fish keepers mistake air pumps for a solid filtration system. Many betta keepers often wonder if their betta needs air pump in the tank. Shockingly, some think air pump can be an actual substitute for a […]

  • Do Betta Fish Need Live Plants?

    Do Betta Fish Need Live Plants?

    Live plants are a wonderful addition to any type of fish tank. However, plants come with their own requirement. For this, many betta keepers often wonder if it is absolutely necessary to keep live plants in their betta tank. Betta fish do not absolutely need live plants. However, live plants imitate the natural environment of […]

  • How Often Should You Change Water In A Betta Tank?

    How Often Should You Change Water In A Betta Tank?

    Changing water is crucial for any aquarium fish. Many fish keepers have the misconception that bettas are hardy and they don’t need regular water change. This is absolutely wrong. No matter how hardy a fish is, it can’t endure constant ammonia buildup in a confined space. So, if you are not changing water regularly, your […]

  • Can Betta Fish See Their Food In The Dark?

    Can Betta Fish See Their Food In The Dark?

    It is recommended to feed Betta two times a day: morning and evening. Many beginner betta keepers often wonder if their betta will be able to see the food after they turn off the light at evening? Can betta see foods in the dark? Betta fish can’t see their food in absolute darkness. Betta’s eyesight […]

  • Do Betta Fish Need Hammock?

    Do Betta Fish Need Hammock?

    Betta hammock has recently been introduced to the hobby and betta keepers are going crazy for it. If you are new to keeping betta, you might wonder is a betta hammock really necessary for betta? Betta hammocks are not absolutely necessary for betta. However, if you get one, your betta will appreciate it. Betta hammocks […]

  • Do Betta Fish Like Music?

    Do Betta Fish Like Music?

    I don’t know why, but many beginner betta keepers have asked my if betta can listen to music. They also wonder if loud music can cause any problem to betta. Frankly, I wasn’t so sure about this myself. So, I did some research and here is what I found: There is no evidence that betta […]