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Betta Fish Temperature Shock: Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Betta Fish Temperature Shock: Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Like most fish, bettas are sensitive to rapid changes in temperature. This is typically not something that’s a problem in a well-maintained home aquarium, but…

Dr. Luqman Javed
By Dr. Luqman Javed
Betta Flaring: Vet-Approved Pros, Cons & Behavior Explanation

Betta Flaring: Vet-Approved Pros, Cons & Behavior Explanation

Siamese Fighting Fish or Bettas have a unique trait that takes them out of the rice paddies and into aquariums. Wild Bettas are different from the fish that yo…

Lindsey Stanton
By Lindsey Stanton
How Long Can a Fish Live Out of Water? Vet-Approved Facts & Info!

How Long Can a Fish Live Out of Water? Vet-Approved Facts & Info!

The average human can hold their breath underwater for about 2 minutes. The record after breathing a lungful of pure oxygen first is 24 minutes and 3 seconds.…

Lindsey Stanton
By Lindsey Stanton
Why Is My Betta Fish Hiding? Vet-Approved Causes & Solutions

Why Is My Betta Fish Hiding? Vet-Approved Causes & Solutions

Betta fish are generally active fish. They can be seen swimming around the top or mid-level of the tank and exploring their environment. It can be alarming to…

Sarah Psaradelis
By Sarah Psaradelis
Betta Fish Swimming Erratically: 6 Vet-Approved Reasons

Betta Fish Swimming Erratically: 6 Vet-Approved Reasons

If your betta fish is displaying an unusual behavior of erratically swimming around the tank, it is typically a cause for concern. Betta fish are not good swim…

Sarah Psaradelis
By Sarah Psaradelis
Can Bettas Eat Goldfish Food? Vet-Approved Science & Nutritional Info

Can Bettas Eat Goldfish Food? Vet-Approved Science & Nutritional Info

These fish can technically eat goldfish food and digest it—for a time. However, Betta fish are carnivores, while goldfish are largely herbivores. Goldfish flak…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
Can Angelfish & Betta Fish Live Together? Our Vet Explains

Can Angelfish & Betta Fish Live Together? Our Vet Explains

For many betta enthusiasts, watching their favorite fish being housed alone can be puzzling. Although these fish (particularly the males) are labeled as territ…

Dr. Luqman Javed
By Dr. Luqman Javed
How to Change Betta Fish Water: 5 Step Guide (Vet-Approved!)

How to Change Betta Fish Water: 5 Step Guide (Vet-Approved!)

If you're a beginner and new to the aquarium hobby, you may be confused about how to go about changing your betta's tank water. This is a process that is widel…

Sarah Psaradelis
By Sarah Psaradelis
How Long Can a Betta Fish Live out of Water? Vet-Approved Facts

How Long Can a Betta Fish Live out of Water? Vet-Approved Facts

The expression, “a fish out of water,” is an accurate one. It describes an animal or person that is out of their comfort zone, with the possibility of dire con…

Lindsey Stanton
By Lindsey Stanton
Betta Fish Popeye: Causes, Signs, & Treatment Explained By Our Vet!

Betta Fish Popeye: Causes, Signs, & Treatment Explained By Our Vet!

There are a variety of common diseases that infect betta fish, such as Velvet, fin rot, and buoyancy disorders. These diseases may sometimes be accompanied by…

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By Dr. Luqman Javed