Goldfish are often viewed as a good choice for a first pet. They are low maintenance and are pleasurable to watch. Though it is a known fact that goldfish have a short lifespan, there are many things you can do to prolong the life of your fishy friends. For example, fish have common ailments, just ...
Even before people existed, bacteria are believed to have been doing so many roles in shaping life here on earth. They play diverse roles that we discover a new one each passing day. They can adapt to any eco system colonizing even new ones and breaking down materials as energy source. Bacteria are known to ...
Please note that I am not a doctor or a veterinarian, and do not have any medical degree in diagnosing Betta fish. I am Betta fish owner and breeder with over 22 years experience. The information here comes from my own experience and research I have done, but I make no promise or guarantee about ...
Perhaps this morning you got up to say ‘hello’ to your little Betta fish, and much to your dismay, there’s something wrong! Your poor Betta’s tail appears ragged, and looks like it’s being eaten away. Maybe there’s even a small ‘white edge’ around the tail. Unfortunately, it seems your Betta fish may have fin rot. ...
Chosen for their beauty, color, and sail like splaying fins, Splenden Betta fish are among the most popular pet fish in the United States. Their brilliant colors are dramatized by their flowing fins; the tail fin fans out beautifully behind the Betta. When folded, the Betta’s fins take on the appearance of folded drapes. Betta ...
Those who keep fish in household aquariums should know how to cure these minor diseases, which if left untreated can ultimately lead to the death, or disfiguration of your prized fish. “The Shimmies” a mild fish disease is evidenced when the fish remains in one spot, shaking or wiggling with it’s dorsal fin down,instead of ...
The bad news is that fin rot is arguably the most common disease among betta fish. The good news is that it’s easily treated and usually not serious if treated promptly. Symptoms Fin rot is easy to spot in betta fish. If your betta fish’s fins don’t look absolutely pristine, he probably has fin rot. ...
