http://caringforbettafish.com/blog Learn all about Betta fish care Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:29:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here are the top 5 things you may not know about our favorite tropical fish: 1. It’s a Betta Fish, not a Beta Fish Beta is the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet. Betta is the beautiful Siamese Fighting Fish swimming gloriously in your 10-gallon (minimum) aquarium. “Beta” is pronounced “bay-tuh.” ... http://caringforbettafish.com/blog/betta-not-beta-and-4-other-betta-fish-facts/ Tank size is a controversial issue. On a purely physical level, Bettas have an efficient digestive system that doesn’t produce much waste, plus they breathe air, so they don’t absolutely need a larger space. In the wild they basicall y live in small, stagnant sections of rice patties and other ... http://caringforbettafish.com/blog/how-to-set-up-a-bettas-tank-or-bowl/ Spend much time with serious Betta fanciers and you’ll hear terms like “veil tail,” “delta tail,” “crowntail,” and “half moon”… and quickly become confused. So I’m going to give you a pain-free introduction to the various lines of the glorious Betta Splendens. In a nutshell, the only real difference among ... http://caringforbettafish.com/blog/betta-breeds-explained/ The beautiful colors of the Betta that catch our eye were not naturally present when the species was first discovered. Because the Siamese were solely interested in the fighting ability of these fish, breeding practices concentrated on building strength, endurance, and a fierce fighting attitude. Most of the Bettas from ... http://caringforbettafish.com/blog/origin-of-betta-colors/ Breeding Bettas can be fun but it can be a challenge as well. Just because you are interested in breeding Bettas, it doesn’t mean that the Bettas will be. Your job is to set the mood for love. Also keep in mind that you might become too successful. The ... http://caringforbettafish.com/blog/betta-breeding-basics/ Although there are many species of Betta, the most common species that is kept and bred is known as the Betta splendens or the Siamese Fighting Fish. The name “Betta” is said to be derived from an ancient Asian warrior clan known as the Bettah, although some accounts differ. Bettas ... http://caringforbettafish.com/blog/origin-of-the-siamese-fighting-fish-and-betta-fish-names/ Although you can’t perform mouth-to-mouth on a sick or injured fish, there are some simple first aid techniques you should be aware of. 1. Remove any fish that is exhibiting signs of illness or disease from the general fish population. 2. Test the water for ammonia, nitrites, pH, and oxygen ... http://caringforbettafish.com/blog/emergency-first-aid-for-a-sick-betta-fish/ If you notice your Betta’s fins are withering away and disintegrating (and there aren’t any obvious causes like aquarium mates attacking your little guy), you most likely have a case of fin rot. Fin rot is a condition caused most commonly by dirty water. Bacteria blooms when your Betta’s feces ... http://caringforbettafish.com/blog/betta-fish-fin-rot/