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How to Tell if Your Betta Fish Is Pregnant: 4 Vet-Approved Signs to Look For

How to Tell if Your Betta Fish Is Pregnant: 4 Vet-Approved Signs to Look For

When it comes to fish reproduction, most of us aren’t experts. In fact, most of us know very little about the reproductive habits of our fish. When it comes to…

What to Feed Betta Fish Fry: Our Vet's Feeding Guide & Growth Tips!

What to Feed Betta Fish Fry: Our Vet's Feeding Guide & Growth Tips!

Raising betta fish fry is a rewarding experience, and they can rapidly develop into colorful and beautiful versions of their parents. Ensuring they eat a prope…

How to Play with Your Betta Fish (9 Cool Ideas)

How to Play with Your Betta Fish (9 Cool Ideas)

Do you ever look at your Betta fish swimming around its tank and wonder if it's bored? The answer might surprise you! Betta fish are curious by nature, so they…

Do Betta Fins Grow Back? Vet-Verified Causes, Care & Prevention Tips

Do Betta Fins Grow Back? Vet-Verified Causes, Care & Prevention Tips

The Betta or Siamese fighting fish is a popular aquarium species. These small-sized fish are known for their vibrant colors and long fins. Before adding this s…

Betta Fin Rot vs Fin Loss: What’s the Difference? (Vet-Approved Guide With Pictures)

Betta Fin Rot vs Fin Loss: What’s the Difference? (Vet-Approved Guide With Pictures)

Betta fish are well known for their long, flowy fins. They are highly prized for their colors and different fin shapes and lengths. This means that people stri…

Do Betta Fish Kill Other Fish? Temperament & Companion Options

Do Betta Fish Kill Other Fish? Temperament & Companion Options

The Betta fish, better known as the “Japanese Fighting Fish” has a fearsome reputation that leads many Betta owners to be hesitant about housing them with othe…

Halfmoon Betta: Care Guide, Pictures, Lifespan & More

Halfmoon Betta: Care Guide, Pictures, Lifespan & More

The Halfmoon Betta is one of the most popular types of Betta fish that you can buy. It gets its name from its plentiful fins that fan out to 180 degrees. It’s…

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…