Articles for tag: Betta Fish, Bettas, Fish Care, Fish Diseases, Freshwater Tropical Fish

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A Pet Owner’s Guide to Betta Fish

Betta fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish are a great first pet for kids, as well as for people who don’t have enough time or money for larger pets. Bettas are inexpensive, hardy, and easy to care for. Betta fish are a great alternative to goldfish because they need less space. They are happy ...

Betta Fish Varieties

The bettas we find in pet stores and in the retail market only represent a fraction of the various types of bettas that can be found. Some types are rather common and are likely to be found in these types of stores. Others may require the help of a betta breeder. Betta splendens is the ...

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“King Betta” Variety Sold at Petco

Bettas come in array of shapes, sizes, and colors, all of which have been accentuated by hundreds of years of distinct and selective breeding. Aquarium hobbyists and betta breeders have become very excited in the past few months since pet retail giant Petco began stocking show-quality bettas and bettas with atypical finnage. Among the many ...

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Betta Color Types and Varieties

The Siamese fighting fish, also known as betta splendens or simply betta, is one of the most popular fish for home aquariums. Because it is such a hardy, beautiful fish, it is ideal for beginners who are learning the works of proper fish care. The betta is an ancient species, selectively bred for hundreds of ...

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Tropical Fish Species Facts: Betta

Bettas (also called Siamese fighting fish) are arguably one of the easiest pet fish to care for. That doesn’t mean you should ignore their care or keep them in the tiny plastic bubbles that pet stores sell them in. But, compared to most other fish species, bettas will not need fancy food, a frantic eye ...

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Different Types of Betta Fish

There are a lot of different kinds of Betta fish with a wide variety of colors and tail shapes. The most common Bettas are Betta Splendens, as well as Betta Bellica. Kinds of Bettas – Betta Splendens These Bettas are from the coast of Thailand, grow to an estimated three inches, and typically survive around ...

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What You Need to Know About Bettas and Bubble Nests

If you ever see your male betta (Siamese fighting fish or Betta splendens) making a bubble nest, be glad. This is a sign that your male betta is healthy and hopeful. He thinks his territory is good enough to make baby bettas (betta fry) and, no matter how small the tank or bowl, he is ...

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Ultimate Betta Care

Bettas are one of the most popular tropical fish that are owned in homes and offices across the country. Reasons people enjoy these fish include the low cost, easy accessibility, supposedly low maintenance and of course their variety of bright, beautiful colors. It’s understandable that so many people come across the fish department in many ...

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How to Buy Betta Fish the Right Way

It happens all the time. People decide to buy betta fish, they go to their local pet store, choose a brightly colored fish, buy a little betta bowl and head home. They put water in the bowl, add a little conditioner, add the fish, set it all on a table, and that is it. They ...

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3 Myths About Male Betta Fish Care

Male Bettas (Siamese fighting fish or Betta splendens) are kept for their beauty and low maintenance requirements. But you still need care, attention and money in order to successfully keep a male betta. There are many misconceptions about how to take care of Bettas, which will be cleared up here. Bettas Can Live In Those ...