Tagged With Bettas

Vibrant blue, green, and yellow male parakeet perched on a wooden branch, with a magnifying glass in the foreground

Determining a Parakeet's Sex: Visual Cues, Behaviors, and Definitive DNA Testing

18 May 2024

Sexing a parakeet can be done through visual methods, watching for certain behaviors, and getting a definitive answer through DNA testing for the most accurate results.

Curious betta fish with vibrant purple and red colors swimming near the surface of a dimly lit aquarium

Do Betta Fish Need Light? Exploring Their Illumination Needs

16 May 2024

Good lighting is important for betta fish wellness, activity levels, and color, so it's best to aim for 14-16 hours of light and 8-10 hours of darkness.

Detailed photograph of a male crowntail betta fish with long, flowing purple and orange fins surrounded by a nest of bubbles in a glass aquarium

Why Does My Male Betta Fish Make a Bubble Nest Without a Female? Understanding the Behavior

15 May 2024

Male bettas construct bubble nests to help ensure the survival of their offspring. This is an instinctive behavior that happens whether or not a female is around to mate with.

A large, adult ball python partially hidden under a rock cave in a glass terrarium, showcasing its muscular build and rich, brown coloration

Should You Get a Ball Python? Here's Everything You Need to Know

10 May 2024

Pros and cons of ball pythons as pets, such as their needs, behavior, and whether or not they are a good choice for people who have never had a pet reptile before.

Pastel-colored veiltail betta fish laying motionless on the bottom of an overstocked aquarium

Why Is My Betta Fish Laying at the Bottom of the Tank? Decoding Betta Behavior

6 May 2024

Causes of betta fish laying at the bottom of the tank, such as poor water quality, tank conditions, stress, illness, and acclimation.

Close-up of a lethargic blue and white betta fish lying on the bottom of a cluttered, dirty aquarium

Why Is My Betta Fish Not Moving? Causes and Solutions

30 April 2024

Reasons and solutions for why your betta fish is lethargic, including problems with water quality, illnesses, and environmental factors.

Three turtles with different colored shells resting on a fallen log by a pond

The Rainbow of Turtles: What Do Their Colors Mean?

29 April 2024

The many different colors of turtle shells, such as green and brown, are a form of camouflage that helps them hide and avoid predators.

Male betta fish in full courtship display, with extended fins, facing a female in a tank filled with bubble nests

Betta Fish Mating: Courtship, Nests, and Reproductive Strategies

25 April 2024

The intricate reproductive biology of betta fish, which involves courtship displays, spawning acts, and male parental care.

Close-up of a red and orange betta fish with a dramatic, fanned tail peeking out from the water's surface in a heavily planted aquarium

Why Is My Betta Fish Always at the Top of the Tank? Unveiling Aquatic Habits

20 April 2024

Betta fish might be hanging out at the surface of the water because of poor water conditions, the way the tank is set up, or their natural instincts.

Overhead view of a yellow-bellied slider turtle stretching its neck towards a heat lamp suspended above its partially submerged, well-planted aquarium habitat

Do Turtles Really Need a Heat Lamp? Lighting and Heating Needs

19 April 2024

Correct heat lamp usage is vital for turtles to be able to thermoregulate and keep their metabolisms working the way that they should.

Wide angle view of an empty leopard gecko terrarium with hiding spots, rocks, and plants, featuring a single curled up leopard gecko

Can Leopard Geckos Live Together? What the Research Says

18 April 2024

Leopard geckos are solitary creatures and therefore need to be kept alone to prevent conflict, injury, and stress caused by territorial behavior.

Close-up of a hand sprinkling colorful fish pellets into an aquarium with a vibrant yellow betta fish swimming among them

How Much Should You Feed a Betta Fish? Optimal Feeding Practices

16 April 2024

Feeding your betta fish the right way is important for their health and to prevent digestive problems.