Aquarium Setup

You set up your betta fish tank—filter, lighting, betta and all…now what? Maintenance is just as important as the setup and the effort you put into this practice will result in a healthy, thriving betta. Keeping Your Betta Fish Tank Clean Proper cleaning will keep your betta healthy and the tank conditions sanitary. Although your … Read more

The water in your aquarium needs to be changed regularly. Although proper tank filtration keeps the water clean and pure, it does not remove trace elements such as phosphates that accumulate in the water. Fresh water also replenishes the potassium, zinc, calcium and iron that are depleted from the existing water in the tank. When … Read more

Most aquarium owners assume that the filtration system is designed to remove debris from the water only. Although this is true, the filter in your fish tank also plays a vital role in the biological cycle of your Betta’s aquarium. Generally speaking, there are 3 types of filtration: biological, chemical and mechanical. 1. Biological filtration … Read more

Many Betta lovers do not realize how important correct lighting is for the health of their fish. Not only do Bettas need a consistent water temperature, but they also need the proper lighting to set and keep their biological clock in a natural state. This environment keeps Bettas happy and also determines their patterns for … Read more

Although most would presume that Bettas fare best when surrounded by the same species, this notion could not be further from the truth. Bettas are fighters and males are quite territorial. So what about a male and female in the same tank? Unfortunately, they too can get into scuffles that could hurt the other fish … Read more

As most fish owners know, there is basic tank supplies and equipment needed to keep their Betta Fish happy and healthy. There’s the correct size tank for the number of fish as well as filtration, lighting, a thermometer (and possibly a heater), plants, gravel and food. But, there are several items that are sometimes overlooked, … Read more

In Part 2, we talked about the enjoyable aspect of setting up your fish tank with decorative items. In this article, we will discuss some of the mandatory elements that are needed to provide the necessities for the health of your Betta. 1. Aeration Aeration within your aquarium is very important for your Betta. Even … Read more

Setting up your new fish tank for your Betta Fish can be a very exciting and rewarding process. However, it can also be a headache if you do not follow and adhere to specific instructions. In Part 1, we explained the beginnings of the tank setup which includes having your aquarium cleaned and placed on … Read more