04 Apr
Posted by webmaster as Betta Care: Tank Mates, Bettas 101: Facts & Basics
Female Bettas are Everywhere!
Whenever I walk into an aquarium shop or pet store in my area I find many fancy finned male bettas that have always greeted me from the shelves and tanks. But a rather new trend is that there are a fair amount of female bettas to select from as well. It used to be that only one [...]
29 May
Posted by webmaster as Betta Care: Tank Mates, Bettas 101: Facts & Basics
One of my female bettas named Pipsqueak.
Female bettas are often overlooked by those new to the hobby and widely treasured by breeders. They vary in behavior from males and have been observed to have more personality and spunk. Sure their finnage is not as long and elegant as male bettas, but a tank full of [...]
Male bettas tend to be fairly territorial and it’s best to house them alone. Some bettas can get along with other tank mates depending upon that individual betta’s preferences. A situation that may work for one betta could be completely different for another. Always monitor all tank inhabitants to make sure that there is no [...]