before introducing your Betta, cycle the tank to establish beneficial bacteria that break down waste. This process can take 2–4 weeks and ensures a safe, stable environment for your fish.

Setting up an aquarium for the first time? Choosing the right fish is key to ensuring a hassle-free experience. Beginners ...

What is a betta fish? Betta fish—also known as Siamese fighting fish—are among the oldest species of domesticated fish. Their scientific name, Betta splendens, combines two languages ...

Scientists have found Siamese fighting fish are typically kept in containers just one-quarter the size they need to thrive, challenging decades of retail practice in the ornamental fish industry ...

The study, based in Singapore, and with authors from Singapore, Australia and France, examined how tank size and furnishings impact the behavior of Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens), known ...