Have an emergency with a betta fish sickness? Worried about the health of your betta? Or just want to equip yourself with the best knowledge to ensure your betta has a long and healthy life? Check out our ultimate care guide that will walk you step by step through dealing with diseases, setting up perfect living conditions, tips and tricks, and even how to breed.

Is it Okay to have Betta Fish Living Together in One Aquarium?
Betta fish is a general term that is used for a wider array of species, and likewise betta fish care encompasses several different types of betta fish. Because of this, the behavior of each type of betta fish differs from another, and this affects their ability to cope with sharing a fish bowl with other bettas and fish in general.
The most commonly known betta fish, which is the Siamese fighting fish, has a particular living environment which it can …

While betta fish care is extremely important, it’s also good to have fun with your betta fish as well! Although many pets such as dogs are known for preforming tricks, it is generally thought that fish don’t have the intelligence to do so. Betta fish aren’t particularly smart, but with the right conditioning you can train them to preform simple tricks by altering their behavior. This can be done by providing stimuli to the betta fish, which they will associate with their current behavior. This is known as classical conditioning. …

Taking care of a betta fish has its pros and cons. Compared to other types of fish, betta fish have extremely vibrant colors and beautiful flowing fins, especially those that have been bred in a specific manner. Betta fish have varying appearances and behaviors, depending on the breed. For instance, you might be surprised to know that the Siamese fighting fish is also a betta fish.
When it comes to their habitat, whether it is an aquarium or a fish bowl, you have to know the basics so as to avoid …

An entertaining and amusing video of a betta fish jumping for food. Remember to never torment your pets and to always give your betta fish the best care that you can. However, this behavior is natural for betta fish as it is how they normally get their food in nature and isn’t a negative experience for the betta as long as you give the food within a few attempts. Always give your betta fish a good diet with the proper foods to ensure its health.

Have you ever seen the Orange Dalmatian betta fish? If not, you’ve been missing out on one of the coolest betta breeds around. It’s definitely a must see for any betta fish care enthusiast. The Orange Dalmatian is the “creation” of the famous betta fish breeder Sarawut Angkunanuwat that is a fairly normal orange betta but with a spectacular feature: red and orange spots on the fins that give it an amazing look. These spots are why this breed is known as the “Orange Dalmatian” betta fish. Unfortunately, these spots …

Betta Akarensis

If you are looking for a unique type of betta fish, you might also be interested in the betta akarensis. Named after the river Sungai Akar, supposedly the place where this species was discovered, the unique characteristic of a betta akarensis is the lines in the males and females that change during the course of their lifetime.
To classify the males from the female fish, check out the color of the body and the structure of the fins. Male betta akarensis have a more intense and vibrant color than their …

Breeding can be a very frustration aspect of betta fish care but with enough dedication and knowledge you can get some pretty amazing results just like in this video. It’s always interesting to watch other species’ courting rituals and their movements, watching the male and female betta fish interact is especially cool. To see the actual eggs being released, fast forward to 1:27. Unfortunately, the owner of these bettas did not allow them to make a bubble nest for their eggs; to give betta fish the proper care, make sure …

Siamese Fighting Fish

Everyone has seen a Siamese fighting fish at some point—whether it is in a small bowl swimming by itself or sold in separate cups in the fish store. This type of betta fish is the most popular because of their flowing fins, range of colors, and the relative ease of betta fish care. You can easily find culture-bred bright yellow, green or blue Siamese fighting fish, those that have a metallic shade of turquoise or orange, or even a combination of these colors and more.
As they live on, …

A really cool video of a female betta fish laying eggs. One of the hardest parts about betta fish care is successfully mating and breeding them, so it’s always awesome to see the end result! Why is it so difficult? Besides all the inherent difficulties betta fish are generally a lot more aggressive than other fish species (they are called Siamese fighting fish for a reason!). You can see the eggs start to release at around :40 in the video.  Remember to always take proper care of both the female …

Feeding Your Betta Fish
The most common mistake that first-time fish owners tend to make is to not know the right time for feeding and amount of food to give their fish. This can be a huge problem for betta fish care. For betta fish, once a day is enough for adult bettas while babies have to be fed twice. Overfeeding is a major hazard to their health, so after feeding time, remove food particles left floating in the fish bowl.
When it comes on the type of food to feed betta …

Ask anyone who has an aquarium hobby or has always loved buying colorful fish in a backyard pond or even just small fish bowls in a retail store and you are bound to hear the term “betta fish” come up in the discussion. Though most people are only familiar with goldfish, angelfish, or the particularly expensive koi as treasured fish displays, the betta fish is actually a popular species for display since betta fish care is especially easy.
In particular, their different shades and vibrant colors and flowing fins set them …

In order to provide the best betta fish care for your new friend, you will need to set up an awesome aquarium! Many people start their betta fish in small bowls or even small cups but the idea that bettas only need a small amount of space is one of many betta myths that might lead to harm; in order to provide the best betta fish care possible, you will need an aquarium of at least 2.5 gallons.
Warning: Before adding anything to your aquarium, make sure to clean it with …

So you’ve recently purchased your betta fish and have taken all the proper steps to provide for the best betta fish care. You’ve done your research, bought a nice aquarium, and are feeding only the best food to your betta fish. Because of your responsibility, your betta fish is bound to have a long and healthy life.  But now comes the ultimate question where you can have a little fun…
“What should I name my  betta fish?”
There are a lot of different approaches to picking the perfect name for your betta …

When it comes to owning a pet, most people prefer to start small. For example, before moving on to caring for dogs or cats, some pet owners would like to start with hamsters in small cages or fish in aquariums. This is because most people think that caring for smaller animals does not require as much effort in terms of the food, space, environment, and other requirements that they would have to meet as aquarium hobbyists.
But in reality, there is so much more to taking care of a pet fish, …

Everyone wants a happy and healthy betta fish, but the unfotunate reality is that bettas are very prone to illness. Dealing with betta fish diseases can seem like a daunting task at first, but with the right information you can feel confident in providing the best care for your betta fish.
Fin Rot (aka Tail Rot)

This is probably the most common betta fish disease and almost all betta fish owners will have to deal with this problem at one time or another. Fortunately, it is very easily spotted. What you want …

Welcome to the Betta Fish Care Organization, devoted to bringing you the best information on how to care for your betta fish. Wanting to know how to best take care of your siamese fighting fish? Look no further as we provide information on betta fish diets, diseases, and health.