Like most fish, Bettas are omnivores with a strong preference for animal food. In the wild they will eat any animal or vegetable food they can find. They prefer live foods such as Mosquito larvae (wrigglers) Daphnia, etc., and are often referred to as carnivores. In an aquarium they will eat all normal types of aquarium foods, but seem to do better on a food designed for them. As with almost any animal a variety of food is welcomed by Bettas. Do not overfeed!
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If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)Given the right conditions, the Spanner Barb is easy to breed. This is a big fish; you cannot expect a 7 inch fast swimming fish to be comfortable breeding in a 20 inch tank.
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If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)You will find that fish generally do not need a lot of work to take care of. The owner will not have to take them for any walks, they don’t make any noise and they can’t run away, however a few care principles coupled with consideration is necessary.
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If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)Unfortunately, even the most well maintained tank occasionally suffers an epidemic. Tropical fish diseases can be caused by everything from stress to rotting matter contaminating the water. Here are a few ways to prevent and treat various diseases.
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If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)Do you need neon lights for tropical fish tank? The truth of the matter is that depends on the type of tank you own. Practically all starter tanks come with a basic fluorescent light, while tanks that have large amounts of plant life, coral, anemones, and other creatures may need something much stronger. Here are a few tips for when considering neon lights for tropical fish tank.
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If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)The Glowlight tetra is a wonderful addition to any fresh water aquarium. Normally found in the tropical Essequibo River in Guyana, South America, the Glowlight tetra has a silvery body that is decorated with a very bright stripe running from the tale to the snout. The color of the stripe can vary from orange to red, and is duplicated on the front of the dorsal fins.
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If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)So, you’re thinking about buying a Betta fish. You see them everywhere in a Betta vase, or small bowl, but is this type of Betta house conducive to long life and health?
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If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)Discus Fish have had a bad press for a long time now. I think this is unfair, as long as the fish keeper sticks to a few rules then the Discus Fish is quite easy to keep and to breed. I will tell you exactly how to to keep them without any problems.
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If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)Are you looking for a low maintenance fish that is nevertheless vibrant and exotic? If this sounds like you, then the rainbow tropical fish is the perfect choice for you. This sadly overlooked species is a mellow little fish that is ideal for beginner and veteran aquarium keepers alike.
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If you like this post, please buy me a beer for $3 8-)Betta fish are tropical fish, and in such, require about the same temperature range for their tank as other pet fish. However, Betta temperature has to be regulated more closely, with few spikes or drops. Betta fish are highly susceptible to disease, more so than most other pet fish, and almost all of the diseases they catch are brought on by stress.
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