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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…

Depressed Betta Fish: Signs, Causes & Treatments

Depressed Betta Fish: Signs, Causes & Treatments

Bettas are popular pet fish with attractive colors and markings. They are plentiful in the aquarium trade and many pet stores have these fish in stock. Bettas…

Betta Hole in the Head Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

Betta Hole in the Head Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

There are a lot of problems that can arise in the world of fish keeping. Some of these problems are more bizarre than others, like the aptly named Hole in the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Ammonia Poisoning in Betta Fish: Treatment & Future Prevention

Ammonia Poisoning in Betta Fish: Treatment & Future Prevention

If you’re new to fish keeping, then you may not be familiar with the nitrogen cycle and the necessity for cycling a new aquarium. If you’re an experienced fish…