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Dr. Luqman Javed

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Is My Betta Filter Current Too Strong? Vet-Reviewed Tips & Advice

Is My Betta Filter Current Too Strong? Vet-Reviewed Tips & Advice

Betta fish are not fast swimmers. This makes them susceptible to fatigue and stress from a strong current. The main source of current in a betta fish tank will…

Sarah Psaradelis
By Sarah Psaradelis
Betta Fish Gill Flukes: Causes, Signs, Treatment & Prevention (Vet Answer)

Betta Fish Gill Flukes: Causes, Signs, Treatment & Prevention (Vet Answer)

Betta fish are often advertised as being extremely hardy—but this isn’t always the case. They are prone to a variety of different illnesses and infections. Alt…

Dr. Luqman Javed
By Dr. Luqman Javed
Betta Fish Glass Surfing: 8 Vet-Approved Tips For a Fix

Betta Fish Glass Surfing: 8 Vet-Approved Tips For a Fix

Whether it’s your newly acquired betta fish or another fish in your tank, you’re probably more than a little concerned when you see them swimming right up agai…

Lindsey Stanton
By Lindsey Stanton
Betta Fish Tuberculosis: Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Betta Fish Tuberculosis: Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Most noted for their “flaring” to display their colorful fins, the Betta fish’s ease of care, quirky personalities, and antics have helped them retain their po…

Dr. Luqman Javed
By Dr. Luqman Javed
Brown Algae In Betta Tank: What It Is & How To Remove It (Vet-Approved Advice)

Brown Algae In Betta Tank: What It Is & How To Remove It (Vet-Approved Advice)

If you're starting to see a lot more "brown" in your betta fish tank, you’re probably dealing with a somewhat common, if not annoying, part of fish keeping: a…

Lindsey Stanton
By Lindsey Stanton
Amano Shrimp Per Gallon: Calculating the Right Amount for Your Tanks (Vet-Approved)

Amano Shrimp Per Gallon: Calculating the Right Amount for Your Tanks (Vet-Approved)

Fishkeepers love shrimp because they help keep aquariums clean and algae free. We love Amano shrimp because they eat large amounts of algae and they're easy to…

Lindsey Stanton
By Lindsey Stanton
Can African Dwarf Frogs Live With Bettas? (Vet Answer)

Can African Dwarf Frogs Live With Bettas? (Vet Answer)

Though often housed individually, bettas can sometimes be incorporated into a community setup. However, certain conditions must be met to ensure success in thi…

Dr. Luqman Javed
By Dr. Luqman Javed
Do Betta Fish Change Colors? 5 Vet-Approved Reasons & What to Do

Do Betta Fish Change Colors? 5 Vet-Approved Reasons & What to Do

Many of us who own Betta fish were attracted to them because of their flowing fins and iridescent colors. It can send us into panic mode when we walk by their…

Lindsey Stanton
By Lindsey Stanton
Columnaris in Betta Fish (Cotton Wool Disease): Vet-Approved Signs, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Columnaris in Betta Fish (Cotton Wool Disease): Vet-Approved Signs, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

While columnaris is certainly an unsightly and worrying condition to find in your Betta fish, it is treatable (provided you act fast). That said, prevention is…

Lindsey Stanton
By Lindsey Stanton
10 Signs of a Sick Betta Fish: Vet-Approved Care & Prevention Tips

10 Signs of a Sick Betta Fish: Vet-Approved Care & Prevention Tips

An illness or disease can creep up on a betta fish and go unnoticed for several days until the symptoms get worse. Betta fishes are generally quite hardy fish,…

Lindsey Stanton
By Lindsey Stanton