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Article by Ian Love

The Betta Fish Secrets newsletter is a genuinely helpful and informative free media source for Betta owners.

There is some irony in my attachment to my Betta, because I used to make my living as a commercial fisherman. I used to hunt fish instead of caring for them and often harvested thousands of pounds in a day. Now things are different, I have an 8 to 5 shore job and a little red and blue pet fish. Nothing is too good for my Betta. I know I am getting expert advice from Betta Fish Secrets, advice that will keep my Betta healthy and maximize his chances for a long and disease free life.

Adam knows Bettas. He probably knows them far better than anyone at your local aquarium shop because he is a specialist rather than a “jack of all trades”. Much that is right for common aquarium fish is actually wrong or suboptimal for Bettas. Would you have thought adding salt to a Betta’s water was a good thing? Well, it sure is. Salt keeps fin rot diseases away, but the dosage is critical.

Adam will guide you to the proper feeding, environment, temperature and health care for your Betta. My Betta is noticeably happier, more active and healthier since I adopted the simple and inexpensive suggestions found in Betta Fish Secrets. If you dont think a Betta can really be happy, try feeding him some rinsed live brine shrimp. It’s as close to a grin as you will ever see on a fish.

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There is some irony in my attachment to my Betta, because I used to make my living as a commercial fisherman. I used to hunt fish instead of caring for them and often harvested thousands of pounds in a day. Now things are different, I have an 8 to 5 shore job and a little red and blue pet fish. Nothing is too good for my Betta. I know I am getting expert advice from Betta Fish Secrets, advice that will keep my Betta healthy and maximize his chances for a long and disease free life.

Betta Fish Center really helped me make a better environment for my two beta fish. When I needed some tips on how to specially care for my fish, I went to google to find a site on care and environment for my betas. This site was one of the first ones, but I went to seven or eight other sites before looking at this one. I really enjoyed getting the emails that gave me tips on how to care for my betas. The most helpful thing for me was the email where I found out how to make my beta comfortable.

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Betta Fish question by deep_crawl: How often must a Betta fish go up the surface to breathe?
My Betta fish goes up to the surface every 10 to 30 seconds to breathe. Is this normal?

Betta Fish best answer:

Answer by G
it can be — there isn’t a set rule. sometimes they will just sit and breathe without moving from the top too. other times they will rest at the bottom and not breathe at all.

My Betta Fish’s Bubble Nest !!!

My Betta Fish’s Bubble Nest !!!
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What You Need To Know About A Betta Fish Tank

Article by Eddie Lamb

Ever heard of Betta Fish? Betta fish are probably the most recognized type of fish in the aquarium trade and they are often sold in tiny cups of water. Although this controversial and hotly debuted practice is considered as being inhumane by many hobbyists. Betta fish are a quite extraordinary type of fish which takes most of its oxygen from the surface, meaning that they are therefore able to exist in oxygen depleted water.

Betta fish are bred in captivity, and what happens is that first the male betta fish builds a bubble-nest at the surface, which is done in order to signify his readiness to mate, and once the female lays eggs, the male then scoops up the eggs into his mouth and spits them out into the bubble nest. Then, the male will tend to the nest until the young betta fish hatch.

Generally, betta fish prefer warm temperatures of about 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and while the betta fish is able to breathe oxygen and survive in non-ideal conditions for a certain period of time, it is still not recommended to keep them in a bowl or small container without heat and filtration.

Where Can I Find a Betta Fish Tank?

If you are looking for a betta fish tank, you can rest assured in knowing that there are many locations available to you that offer them. You can usually find a betta fish tank at any upscale aquarium store, although some will be pricier at certain stores than others. This is the same with basically everything else however, so as with anything else, when looking for a betta fish tank you will want to put some time and consideration into your decision, so that in the end you can get the best quality and worth for your money as possible.

Once you have your betta fish tank, you need to remember to clean it frequently, and platies, guppies, and other small fish are fine to put in with your bettas. However you should avoid small neon tetras, as bettas have been known to dine on them.

Also remember that although you have most likely seen bettas in small containers of water, you should refrain from doing this, as your betta fish will not thrive properly. Basically the minimum size should be a standard goldfish bowl, and 2 to 5 gallon tanks are even better.

"Betta Fish : Care and Breeding"

"Betta Fish : Care and Breeding"

Betta Fish question by Morgan: What other kinds of fish will get along with a group of female betta?
I’m getting a group of 3 female betta fish for my 10 gallon tank (females don’t fight besides the pecking order establishing stuff) and I was wondering what other fish get along with betta and are native (or not, which ever) to their natural habitat? Or should i just keep betta? I’ve seen and heard of people keeping other fish in the tank. It’s relitively only the males that are dangerous (ok, not 100%) but im already going to have some Otocinclus to keep to tank clean.

The female betta fish are so sweet, unlike the psycho males that fight all the time and even kill the females
I just read in wikipedia that you should always keep at least 3 females together since if you only have two the dominant one will bully and eventually kill the submissive one, but with 3 a hierarchy is established. So i am set on 3, I’ll have plenty of hiding spots, and continue trying to figure out tank-mates

Betta Fish best answer:

Answer by IBD1
My 4 year old son keeps 1 female betta, 3 gold fish and 2 suckerfish in a 20 gallon tank. They seem to all get along just fine.

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The Origin of Betta Fish and Their Breed Variations Explained

Article by Mike Hickmon

The beautiful colors of Betta Fish that catch our eye did not exist when the species was first discovered. Due to the fact that the Siamese people were solely interested in their fighting ability, breeding practices concentrated more on building endurance, strength, and the typical aggressive attitude that they posses. Most of the Betta Fish in those days were short-finned, so as to give their opponents less to grab on to, and had a greenish-brown color.

In 1840, when the King of Siam made a gift to Cantor, most Betta Fish colors very plain. By the time the Betta Fish began appearing up in North America, some had begun to develop rounded tails and longer fins. Some also developed specks of bright colors.

There are seems to be basic color genes either present or missing in the Beta Fish. The Base color is yellow, which is followed by black, red and then blue. There are also sub colors. The blue gene, for example, can be represented by royal blue, metallic blue, or bluish green. The beautiful royal blue is really a mixture of the other blues.

If you spend some time with Betta Fish experts and you will hear terms like “Veil Tail,” “Delta Tail,” “Crown Tail,” and “Half Moon” hearing all of this you might become confused. So we will give you a quick introduction to the various lines of the glorious Betta Splendens. Actually, the basic difference among the types of Bettas has to do with their tail.

Veil Tail – About 80% of Betta Fishs sold in pet stores are typically VT males. Veil Tail’s are characterized by the bottom fin rays being a bit longer than the top rays. What are Rays? Rays are the little “spines” you see in the fins. With the fins flared out, VT Betta Fish look a bit rectangular or even diamond shaped. Most breeders and Betta care show enthusiasts frown on the VT Betta as an inferior breed. I believe that they are incorrect because I think that the VT Betta Fishs multiple colors and wavy fins are one of the true miracles of creation.

Round Tail – The tail is round in appearance. The circular shape originates from the middle ray of the tail being the longest, with the remaining rays being progressively shorter away from the middle.

Delta Tail – The tail has a triangular shape, which emanates from the outermost rays on the tail being equal in length as the middle ray. In Betta Fish circles the widest tailed of the delta tails are the most desired.

Half Moons – A Delta Tail’s tail can be so wide that it seems to form a half circle, or half moon shape. At this point it becomes known as the Half Moon Betta Fish. Half Moons Betta Fishs are popular among hard-core Betta enthusiasts.

Double Tails – These cute little fish have their tail divide into two halves. Double Tails are genetic rarities that you probably will never find at a pet store.

Crown Tails – With this Betta the rays of the tail actually extend well past the webbing, this gives the tail a spiky appearance. The Crown Tails are the most common among the single rayed. After this breeders bred double rayed Crown Tails which then had tail rays branching off. Since then breeders have developed “double double rays” and “double double double ray” Crown Tails, which are the scarcest and costliest Betta Fishes you can buy.

We hope that this information was of help to you and that it will be beneficial for your Betta Fish care needs.

Bettas and Gouramis: Understanding Siamese Fighting Fish, Paradisefish, Kissing Gouramis, and Other Anabantoids (Fish Keeping Made Easy)

Bettas and Gouramis: Understanding Siamese Fighting Fish, Paradisefish, Kissing Gouramis, and Other Anabantoids (Fish Keeping Made Easy)

Betta Fish question by Spunky 611: How to separate betta fish in a 75 gallon tank?
i want to have a few betta fish in my 75 gallon tank, is there a way i can make dividers or can i buy dividers somewhere for the tank? If so, how do i make them and/or where do i buy them?

i’ve owned many betta fish, so i dont need to know how to take care of them.
thanks!

Betta Fish best answer:

Answer by Elizabeth Bravo
Ok what yoy can do is buy large plastic that is not see-trough so the bettas wont stress, and you cut the large plastic so it goes all the way to the top and divides.reapeat these steps for multiple bettas

My Spazzy Betta Fish

Spazzy: an adjective used to describe someone who spazzes often. Meaning, they are hyper a lot and have these fits of uncontrollable excitement or nervousness… AKA My Betta Spazzy. Spazzy lives in a 5 gallon tank in my dorm room with two zebra danios, a glofish and a couple ghost shrimp. There is a blacklight behind the tank that make the glow in the dark plants in the tank glow! The song is from the Little Mermaid TV Series. I do not own it. I’m using it for entertainment purposes only. Love and Bubbles, Kimberly and Spazzy
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Feeding Betta Fish – Overfeeding Causes Death – Proper Nutrition and Feeding of Betta Fish

Article by T L Gallamore

As a betta owner for while now, I’ve had my share of scouring the internet for resources that will lead to the best possible care of my betta fish. Here I’m going to compile for you some of the most important things I’ve found out as a Betta owner and give you a resource that has saved my fish through many hardships.

Diet is huge, or is it? Betta feeding is a debate that goes back and forth ceaselessly. Some say one food is better than the other and of course the next forum you visit will be filled with opinions stating that another method of Betta feeding is far superior. So what the heck are you supposed to believe? Well, I’m not sure, but I can give you my honest experiences and try to back them up the best I can.

Pellet food has, in my experience, proven to be the most effective way to get a Betta to eat a well balanced diet. While live foods are often accepted readily by betta fish as they recognize these foods as those native to their environment in the wild (catching insects above the water), they can contain parasites. Furthermore, they contain far less vitamins and nutrients that help a betta thrive and even maintain color. You might be asking, “If we’re only concerned about the ingredients, then why not flakes which contain the same nutrients as pellets?” Because we’re NOT just concerned with ingredients…

Overfeeding is one of the most dangerous threats to a Betta fish in captivity. The flakes in flake food vary in size and it can be hard to feed a betta correctly. Pellets are easy to measure because they are very close in size and you can feed them a set number each day. I have found two pellets in the morning and two at night to be perfect for Gilbert, my young male betta fish.

Check the list below and see what you could learn from Betta Care Made Easy. This is just a small sampling of the Betta subjects covered in how to give your pet the best life possible.

> Do you know how to maintain proper water conditions?> Do you know when and when not to use a filter?> Do you know how to correctly setup a Betta tank and the 5-part checklist?> Do you know what to do if your Betta won’t eat?> Can you properly go about caring for Betta fish that are ill, and know how to diagnose and <u>cure every Betta sickness?</u>> Do you know the step by step instructions for breeding bettas?> Are you confident about heaters and thermometers??? How to get your temperature right!> Do you know why the wrong type of lighting can kill your Betta?

Everything you need to know at http://BettaCareMadeEasy.info

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Betta Fish question by 737: How come the betta fish from these pictures is not eating the other fishes?
It is a dream fish home.

I wonder how this betta is aparently so calm and not attacking between these fishes.

http://www.octopusstudios.com/g1.htm

My husband think it is not a real picture. I mean the fishes there. Not the tank.

But Each globo the betta looks different and so is the enviroment around him.

Betta Fish best answer:

Answer by Summer J
That thing is so awesome!

I’m definately getting it!

Sick betta fish

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Betta Fish Originas – A History of Bettas

Article by Trent Gallamore

Over the last twenty or thrity years, Betta fish have become increasingly popular pets in not only the United States (where there popularity of late has really boomed) but also all over the world. Our finned friends have begun to catch on big-time, but most people don’t even know where these little guys came from. The colorful, beautiful ifsh we keep as pets today have a history, and what a history it is. In fact, the Betta fish of 150+ years ago wouldn’t be recognizable as the same species today. Have I got you curious? Ready to learn the mysteries behind that beauty swimming back and forth in his 10 galllon tank on your desk? Alright, here we go!

As many of you may already know, Betta fish originated in Thailand and bordering nations, and were originally bred for fighting, not for show. In fact, roughly 150 years ago, Betta fish fighting was actually taxed and regulated by the king of Siam (Siam is now called Thailand, and is where the “Siamese Fighting Fish” title comes from). Bets would be placed on a simple fight between two little fish in which men might wager their money, homes, and even children on the outcome. Despite being an understandably opposed practice today, prized-fighting Bettas had relatively cushy lives: After a Betta had won a single fight, he was usually retired and allowed to breed thereafter.

It is also worth noting that these Betta fish fights were not (thankfully) to the death, instead the first fish to retreat was determined the loser. As such, the Siamese would breed these fish based on the “bravest”, largest, and strongest/most aggressive fish instead of the colors and flowing fins they are bred for today. In fact, the Betta of this time were generally dull-colored and flowing fins were seen as undesirable because they were easier for an enemy fish to bite at.

It was not until 1896 that Bettas began to appear outside of Asia, when a few breeding pairs were introduced in Germany, and not until 1910 did the species start to show up in America. Though scientist Frank Locke of San Franciso received several Betta Splendens, he thought he had discovered a new species when one of his fish had longer, red fins. In fact, what he was actually seeing was the first of a natural mutation in the Betta Splendens species that gave them more color. Since then, these fish have been bred increasingly for color, fin size/shape, and a favorable demeanor and raised to be sold as household pets, not fighters.

But it took some time to get here, and Bettas even today are continuously bred for new color combinations and such. What’s more incredible, is that the fish species really only has a few base colors in its genetic code, but combining these has produced the wide array of fish we see today.

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