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Myth: “A bubble nest only means that a betta is sexually mature.”

It’s a misconception, often spread by those lacking experience, that a betta’s bubble nest solely indicates sexual maturity. This myth frequently aims to diminish the pride of betta owners who interpret nest-building as a sign of good fish care, potentially stemming from envy.

April 6, 2025
Advanced: Live Plants

Guide 6. Advanced topic of having live plants in your tank (planted tank).

March 9, 2025
Emergency Medicine

Guide 5. Emergency Medicine – guide for your Betta (splendens) fish.

March 9, 2025
Epsom salt and regular salt to treat freshwater fish

I’m writing this article to set straight the correct usage of epsom salt and regular salt for treating freshwater fish diseases.

May 14, 2022
“My betta has swim bladder!”

This article explains how swim bladder presents differently in a betta fish (Siamese fighting fish) than some other fish, including goldfish. Symptoms and treatment are discussed.

May 5, 2022
What do we know about betta fish food?

This article details the current research on betta fish food. Use this to make sure that your Siamese fighting fish is getting all of the nutrients that it needs to be healthy and live a long life.

April 11, 2022
Betta (Betta splendens) fish tank or aquarium minimum requirments

This article discusses science based minimum tank and aquarium size requirements for Betta splendens fish.

March 27, 2022
Advanced: The Nitrogen Cycle

Guide 3. Advanced topic of The Nitrogen Cycle and cycling your tank.

March 12, 2022
Setup and care of your betta fish

Guide 2. Setup and care of your betta fish. Instructions for after you purchase and bring your betta fish home.

March 12, 2022
NEVER do more than a 50% partial water change

NEVER do more than a 50% partial water change. If someone tells you otherwise, it is bad advice!

February 1, 2022

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