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THE BEST PLANTS & BULBS FOR A BETTA FISH AQUARIUM Amazon Sword Plant. These are also a very hardy plant and will grow under low levels of light. It’s recommend to only keep this plant if you have a large aquarium, 30L at least, as they can grow to be very large, very quickly. Unlike the Java Fern, these plants need to PUTTING YOUR BETTA IN A NEW TANK It’s easy! Untie the knot/rubber band that has been used to seal your transportation bag. With the betta still inside it, sit the transportation bag in the aquarium water. Make sure the top of the bag breaches the surface so that water doesn’t flow into it from the aquarium. You may need to hold the bag yourself during the acclimation BETTA KEEPING REQUIREMENTS To keep your betta comfortably, we recommend: The betta’s aquarium should be 19 litres (about 4 UK / Imperial gallons / 5 US gallons) or above. Tank size is often contested amongst betta keepers, but we feel 19 litres is a good minimum to aim for.In 2014 the Anabantoid Association of Great Britain (AAGB) released recommended betta keeping

FUNGAL INFECTION

A fungal infection is when a fungus grows and eats the skin, fins and body of a fish. It appears as a white, cotton-like slime on the fish. Fortunately, most fungal infections only attack the external tissues of fish. Most infections are usually caused by a pre-existing infection or injury. Fungi are present throughout most aquariums, but BETTA TANK DECORATION IDEAS Driftwood/Aquarium wood. Wood is a favourite of the dedicated aquascaper as it’s a decoration that really helps to emulate that natural underwater look. Driftwood comes in many shapes and sizes and can vary in colour too. Its form can give any natural aquarium a unique look but you must be careful with aquarium wood in case it

harms your betta.

TANK MATES - BETTABOXX Male bettas will even attack females if the mating conditions aren’t right or if he has a current spawn. The only time a male and female should be put together is for the purpose of breeding. Even then, once the female has laid her eggs, if she is not removed from the aquarium the male betta will attack her! Crazy. HOW TO SET UP A HOSPITAL AQUARIUM Setting up the hospital aquarium. Here’s what you’ll need for a hospital aquarium: a container/aquarium, 10L minimum. a sponge, bio or sponge/bio filter. a heater (what type of heater can depend on the illness) a thermometer. Start by filling the aquarium with FRESH treated water, follow our steps for water treatment on our water

treatment

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BETTA FILTER BAFFLE

A filter baffle is a way of modifying a filter to ensure that the output/return rate doesn’t create too much of a current/disturbance in your aquarium. A baffle tends to be a guard modification of some kind that is placed in front of the output to absorb and dampen the

water ejection.

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THE BEST PLANTS & BULBS FOR A BETTA FISH AQUARIUM Amazon Sword Plant. These are also a very hardy plant and will grow under low levels of light. It’s recommend to only keep this plant if you have a large aquarium, 30L at least, as they can grow to be very large, very quickly. Unlike the Java Fern, these plants need to PUTTING YOUR BETTA IN A NEW TANK It’s easy! Untie the knot/rubber band that has been used to seal your transportation bag. With the betta still inside it, sit the transportation bag in the aquarium water. Make sure the top of the bag breaches the surface so that water doesn’t flow into it from the aquarium. You may need to hold the bag yourself during the acclimation BETTA KEEPING REQUIREMENTS To keep your betta comfortably, we recommend: The betta’s aquarium should be 19 litres (about 4 UK / Imperial gallons / 5 US gallons) or above. Tank size is often contested amongst betta keepers, but we feel 19 litres is a good minimum to aim for.In 2014 the Anabantoid Association of Great Britain (AAGB) released recommended betta keeping

FUNGAL INFECTION

A fungal infection is when a fungus grows and eats the skin, fins and body of a fish. It appears as a white, cotton-like slime on the fish. Fortunately, most fungal infections only attack the external tissues of fish. Most infections are usually caused by a pre-existing infection or injury. Fungi are present throughout most aquariums, but BETTA TANK DECORATION IDEAS Driftwood/Aquarium wood. Wood is a favourite of the dedicated aquascaper as it’s a decoration that really helps to emulate that natural underwater look. Driftwood comes in many shapes and sizes and can vary in colour too. Its form can give any natural aquarium a unique look but you must be careful with aquarium wood in case it

harms your betta.

TANK MATES - BETTABOXX Male bettas will even attack females if the mating conditions aren’t right or if he has a current spawn. The only time a male and female should be put together is for the purpose of breeding. Even then, once the female has laid her eggs, if she is not removed from the aquarium the male betta will attack her! Crazy. HOW TO SET UP A HOSPITAL AQUARIUM Setting up the hospital aquarium. Here’s what you’ll need for a hospital aquarium: a container/aquarium, 10L minimum. a sponge, bio or sponge/bio filter. a heater (what type of heater can depend on the illness) a thermometer. Start by filling the aquarium with FRESH treated water, follow our steps for water treatment on our water

treatment

POPEYE - BETTABOXXSEE MORE ON BETTABOXX.COM

BETTA FILTER BAFFLE

A filter baffle is a way of modifying a filter to ensure that the output/return rate doesn’t create too much of a current/disturbance in your aquarium. A baffle tends to be a guard modification of some kind that is placed in front of the output to absorb and dampen the

water ejection.

TANK MATES - BETTABOXX Male bettas will even attack females if the mating conditions aren’t right or if he has a current spawn. The only time a male and female should be put together is for the purpose of breeding. Even then, once the female has laid her eggs, if she is not removed from the aquarium the male betta will attack her! Crazy. BETTA DISEASE & ILLNESS Betta Diseases. Here are the betta illnesses and diseases we’ve written about so far. If you’ve got any questions about a particular disease, feel free to ask in the comments for that page: Fin Rot & Body Rot. Velvet. Bacterial Infection. Ick (White Spot) Fungal Infection. Swim Bladder Disorder (SBD)

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BACTERIAL INFECTION

General reactions to the illness will also occur, such as a loss of colour and clamped fins. You may notice a cloudy slime falling from the fish, or the betta may be covered in a slimy white layer if it is having problems with its slime coat. If the skin has a bacterial infection, white patches or blotchy sores can appear on the fish’s

body.

POPEYE - BETTABOXX

A very dirty aquarium causes Popeye, in most cases. Popeye isn’t difficult to cure, but it can sometimes be an indication that your betta has a serious internal condition. If that’s the case, then Popeye may prove fatal for your betta. Popeye is incurable if it’s a sign of a serious internal disease. Popeye can be a symptom of betta BETTA FISH FEEDING GUIDE Anything between 4 to 6 pellets a day is a good amount to feed a betta. This measurement can vary as manufactures produce differently-sized pellets, so take this measurement as a rule of thumb. Aim for about 1.8 grams worth (for an adult betta) if you are

unsure.

BEST FILTER FOR A BETTA Aquarium plants are a great natural filter. You can read about this in our plants article. To give you a real-life example, we bought the Fluval 19L for our current betta, Naan. We wanted to be able to remove the carbon (the chemical medium) from the filter in order to encourage optimal plant growth.

VELVET - BETTABOXX

To put it simply, Velvet is a parasite infection. It can be one (or more) of several parasites known as piscinoodinium. The main way a betta can become exposed to the parasite is when a fish with the infection is added to the aquarium. Velvet is very contagious so it can spread quickly to other fish. It can also hitchhike on things like

plants

BETTA FISH WATER CONDITIONS Water that you should not use for your betta Distilled water. AVOID distilled water: this is a bad choice for aquarium water. Pure H20 doesn’t sound like a bad idea at first, but it

FIN ROT & BODY ROT

Method 2: Maracyn isn’t a very potent medicine and is just enough to get rid of a little bit of fin rot. To treat mild fin rot, use a combination of Maracyn and Maracyn Two ( view on Amazon) by Mardel. Measure out half of the specified dosage of both Maracyn and Maracyn

Two,

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THE BEST PLANTS & BULBS FOR A BETTA FISH AQUARIUM Amazon Sword Plant. These are also a very hardy plant and will grow under low levels of light. It’s recommend to only keep this plant if you have a large aquarium, 30L at least, as they can grow to be very large, very quickly. Unlike the Java Fern, these plants need to PUTTING YOUR BETTA IN A NEW TANK It’s easy! Untie the knot/rubber band that has been used to seal your transportation bag. With the betta still inside it, sit the transportation bag in the aquarium water. Make sure the top of the bag breaches the surface so that water doesn’t flow into it from the aquarium. You may need to hold the bag yourself during the acclimation BETTA TANK DECORATION IDEAS Driftwood/Aquarium wood. Wood is a favourite of the dedicated aquascaper as it’s a decoration that really helps to emulate that natural underwater look. Driftwood comes in many shapes and sizes and can vary in colour too. Its form can give any natural aquarium a unique look but you must be careful with aquarium wood in case it

harms your betta.

FUNGAL INFECTION

A fungal infection is when a fungus grows and eats the skin, fins and body of a fish. It appears as a white, cotton-like slime on the fish. Fortunately, most fungal infections only attack the external tissues of fish. Most infections are usually caused by a pre-existing infection or injury. Fungi are present throughout most aquariums, but TANK MATES - BETTABOXX Male bettas will even attack females if the mating conditions aren’t right or if he has a current spawn. The only time a male and female should be put together is for the purpose of breeding. Even then, once the female has laid her eggs, if she is not removed from the aquarium the male betta will attack her! Crazy. HOW TO SET UP A HOSPITAL AQUARIUM Setting up the hospital aquarium. Here’s what you’ll need for a hospital aquarium: a container/aquarium, 10L minimum. a sponge, bio or sponge/bio filter. a heater (what type of heater can depend on the illness) a thermometer. Start by filling the aquarium with FRESH treated water, follow our steps for water treatment on our water

treatment

7 TIPS FOR CLEANING & CONTROLLING ALGAE IN YOUR BETTA To ensure that your betta has regular and consistent periods of light consider investing in a socket timer, which can be programmed to turn the lights on and off at specific times. Invest in a socket timer to ensure consistent periods of light. Keep your pH and nitrates in check. A high pH can cause algae to flourish in the aquarium. BETTA FISH WATER CONDITIONS Water that you should not use for your betta Distilled water. AVOID distilled water: this is a bad choice for aquarium water. Pure H20 doesn’t sound like a bad idea at first, but it

BETTA FILTER BAFFLE

A filter baffle is a way of modifying a filter to ensure that the output/return rate doesn’t create too much of a current/disturbance in your aquarium. A baffle tends to be a guard modification of some kind that is placed in front of the output to absorb and dampen the

water ejection.

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THE BEST PLANTS & BULBS FOR A BETTA FISH AQUARIUM Amazon Sword Plant. These are also a very hardy plant and will grow under low levels of light. It’s recommend to only keep this plant if you have a large aquarium, 30L at least, as they can grow to be very large, very quickly. Unlike the Java Fern, these plants need to PUTTING YOUR BETTA IN A NEW TANK It’s easy! Untie the knot/rubber band that has been used to seal your transportation bag. With the betta still inside it, sit the transportation bag in the aquarium water. Make sure the top of the bag breaches the surface so that water doesn’t flow into it from the aquarium. You may need to hold the bag yourself during the acclimation BETTA TANK DECORATION IDEAS Driftwood/Aquarium wood. Wood is a favourite of the dedicated aquascaper as it’s a decoration that really helps to emulate that natural underwater look. Driftwood comes in many shapes and sizes and can vary in colour too. Its form can give any natural aquarium a unique look but you must be careful with aquarium wood in case it

harms your betta.

FUNGAL INFECTION

A fungal infection is when a fungus grows and eats the skin, fins and body of a fish. It appears as a white, cotton-like slime on the fish. Fortunately, most fungal infections only attack the external tissues of fish. Most infections are usually caused by a pre-existing infection or injury. Fungi are present throughout most aquariums, but TANK MATES - BETTABOXX Male bettas will even attack females if the mating conditions aren’t right or if he has a current spawn. The only time a male and female should be put together is for the purpose of breeding. Even then, once the female has laid her eggs, if she is not removed from the aquarium the male betta will attack her! Crazy. HOW TO SET UP A HOSPITAL AQUARIUM Setting up the hospital aquarium. Here’s what you’ll need for a hospital aquarium: a container/aquarium, 10L minimum. a sponge, bio or sponge/bio filter. a heater (what type of heater can depend on the illness) a thermometer. Start by filling the aquarium with FRESH treated water, follow our steps for water treatment on our water

treatment

7 TIPS FOR CLEANING & CONTROLLING ALGAE IN YOUR BETTA To ensure that your betta has regular and consistent periods of light consider investing in a socket timer, which can be programmed to turn the lights on and off at specific times. Invest in a socket timer to ensure consistent periods of light. Keep your pH and nitrates in check. A high pH can cause algae to flourish in the aquarium. BETTA FISH WATER CONDITIONS Water that you should not use for your betta Distilled water. AVOID distilled water: this is a bad choice for aquarium water. Pure H20 doesn’t sound like a bad idea at first, but it

BETTA FILTER BAFFLE

A filter baffle is a way of modifying a filter to ensure that the output/return rate doesn’t create too much of a current/disturbance in your aquarium. A baffle tends to be a guard modification of some kind that is placed in front of the output to absorb and dampen the

water ejection.

BETTA KEEPING REQUIREMENTS To keep your betta comfortably, we recommend: The betta’s aquarium should be 19 litres (about 4 UK / Imperial gallons / 5 US gallons) or above. Tank size is often contested amongst betta keepers, but we feel 19 litres is a good minimum to aim for.In 2014 the Anabantoid Association of Great Britain (AAGB) released recommended betta keeping TANK MATES - BETTABOXX Male bettas will even attack females if the mating conditions aren’t right or if he has a current spawn. The only time a male and female should be put together is for the purpose of breeding. Even then, once the female has laid her eggs, if she is not removed from the aquarium the male betta will attack her! Crazy. HOW TO SET UP A HOSPITAL AQUARIUM Setting up the hospital aquarium. Here’s what you’ll need for a hospital aquarium: a container/aquarium, 10L minimum. a sponge, bio or sponge/bio filter. a heater (what type of heater can depend on the illness) a thermometer. Start by filling the aquarium with FRESH treated water, follow our steps for water treatment on our water

treatment

POPEYE - BETTABOXX

A very dirty aquarium causes Popeye, in most cases. Popeye isn’t difficult to cure, but it can sometimes be an indication that your betta has a serious internal condition. If that’s the case, then Popeye may prove fatal for your betta. Popeye is incurable if it’s a sign of a serious internal disease. Popeye can be a symptom of betta BETTA FISH FEEDING GUIDE Anything between 4 to 6 pellets a day is a good amount to feed a betta. This measurement can vary as manufactures produce differently-sized pellets, so take this measurement as a rule of thumb. Aim for about 1.8 grams worth (for an adult betta) if you are

unsure.

BEST FILTER FOR A BETTA Aquarium plants are a great natural filter. You can read about this in our plants article. To give you a real-life example, we bought the Fluval 19L for our current betta, Naan. We wanted to be able to remove the carbon (the chemical medium) from the filter in order to encourage optimal plant growth.

VELVET - BETTABOXX

To put it simply, Velvet is a parasite infection. It can be one (or more) of several parasites known as piscinoodinium. The main way a betta can become exposed to the parasite is when a fish with the infection is added to the aquarium. Velvet is very contagious so it can spread quickly to other fish. It can also hitchhike on things like

plants

WATER CHANGES

In order to maintain the right water conditions for your betta fish, you will need to do water changes.The perfect time to do this is when you are cleaning your aquarium. Below are the basic steps for changing water, but you may also like to read our guide on cleaning, which includes instructions on doing a water change whilst cleaning.. You may also like to read our articles on water

AQUARIUM SALT

Aquarium salt is often referred to as just ‘salt’ within the context of treating bettas, and the last thing we want is for a novice keeper to take some table salt and add that to the aquarium. Aquarium salt is specifically and carefully processed for use in aquariums.

It’s

THE LOOK OF Y R BE A AQA IUM! The colour of substrate you choose can actually affect how vibrant your betta looks. Some colours reflect more light than others, so when your aquarium light hits the

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A website dedicated to betta fish and betta keepers. Tell us all about your betta and become a part of our community, we'd love to hear from

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THE BEST PLANTS & BULBS FOR A BETTA FISH AQUARIUM Amazon Sword Plant. These are also a very hardy plant and will grow under low levels of light. It’s recommend to only keep this plant if you have a large aquarium, 30L at least, as they can grow to be very large, very quickly. Unlike the Java Fern, these plants need to PUTTING YOUR BETTA IN A NEW TANK It’s easy! Untie the knot/rubber band that has been used to seal your transportation bag. With the betta still inside it, sit the transportation bag in the aquarium water. Make sure the top of the bag breaches the surface so that water doesn’t flow into it from the aquarium. You may need to hold the bag yourself during the acclimation BETTA TANK DECORATION IDEAS Driftwood/Aquarium wood. Wood is a favourite of the dedicated aquascaper as it’s a decoration that really helps to emulate that natural underwater look. Driftwood comes in many shapes and sizes and can vary in colour too. Its form can give any natural aquarium a unique look but you must be careful with aquarium wood in case it

harms your betta.

FUNGAL INFECTION

A fungal infection is when a fungus grows and eats the skin, fins and body of a fish. It appears as a white, cotton-like slime on the fish. Fortunately, most fungal infections only attack the external tissues of fish. Most infections are usually caused by a pre-existing infection or injury. Fungi are present throughout most aquariums, but TANK MATES - BETTABOXX Male bettas will even attack females if the mating conditions aren’t right or if he has a current spawn. The only time a male and female should be put together is for the purpose of breeding. Even then, once the female has laid her eggs, if she is not removed from the aquarium the male betta will attack her! Crazy. HOW TO SET UP A HOSPITAL AQUARIUM Setting up the hospital aquarium. Here’s what you’ll need for a hospital aquarium: a container/aquarium, 10L minimum. a sponge, bio or sponge/bio filter. a heater (what type of heater can depend on the illness) a thermometer. Start by filling the aquarium with FRESH treated water, follow our steps for water treatment on our water

treatment

7 TIPS FOR CLEANING & CONTROLLING ALGAE IN YOUR BETTA To ensure that your betta has regular and consistent periods of light consider investing in a socket timer, which can be programmed to turn the lights on and off at specific times. Invest in a socket timer to ensure consistent periods of light. Keep your pH and nitrates in check. A high pH can cause algae to flourish in the aquarium. BETTA FISH WATER CONDITIONS Water that you should not use for your betta Distilled water. AVOID distilled water: this is a bad choice for aquarium water. Pure H20 doesn’t sound like a bad idea at first, but it

BETTA FILTER BAFFLE

A filter baffle is a way of modifying a filter to ensure that the output/return rate doesn’t create too much of a current/disturbance in your aquarium. A baffle tends to be a guard modification of some kind that is placed in front of the output to absorb and dampen the

water ejection.

BETTABOXX.COM

A website dedicated to betta fish and betta keepers. Tell us all about your betta and become a part of our community, we'd love to hear from

you!

THE BEST PLANTS & BULBS FOR A BETTA FISH AQUARIUM Amazon Sword Plant. These are also a very hardy plant and will grow under low levels of light. It’s recommend to only keep this plant if you have a large aquarium, 30L at least, as they can grow to be very large, very quickly. Unlike the Java Fern, these plants need to PUTTING YOUR BETTA IN A NEW TANK It’s easy! Untie the knot/rubber band that has been used to seal your transportation bag. With the betta still inside it, sit the transportation bag in the aquarium water. Make sure the top of the bag breaches the surface so that water doesn’t flow into it from the aquarium. You may need to hold the bag yourself during the acclimation BETTA TANK DECORATION IDEAS Driftwood/Aquarium wood. Wood is a favourite of the dedicated aquascaper as it’s a decoration that really helps to emulate that natural underwater look. Driftwood comes in many shapes and sizes and can vary in colour too. Its form can give any natural aquarium a unique look but you must be careful with aquarium wood in case it

harms your betta.

FUNGAL INFECTION

A fungal infection is when a fungus grows and eats the skin, fins and body of a fish. It appears as a white, cotton-like slime on the fish. Fortunately, most fungal infections only attack the external tissues of fish. Most infections are usually caused by a pre-existing infection or injury. Fungi are present throughout most aquariums, but TANK MATES - BETTABOXX Male bettas will even attack females if the mating conditions aren’t right or if he has a current spawn. The only time a male and female should be put together is for the purpose of breeding. Even then, once the female has laid her eggs, if she is not removed from the aquarium the male betta will attack her! Crazy. HOW TO SET UP A HOSPITAL AQUARIUM Setting up the hospital aquarium. Here’s what you’ll need for a hospital aquarium: a container/aquarium, 10L minimum. a sponge, bio or sponge/bio filter. a heater (what type of heater can depend on the illness) a thermometer. Start by filling the aquarium with FRESH treated water, follow our steps for water treatment on our water

treatment

7 TIPS FOR CLEANING & CONTROLLING ALGAE IN YOUR BETTA To ensure that your betta has regular and consistent periods of light consider investing in a socket timer, which can be programmed to turn the lights on and off at specific times. Invest in a socket timer to ensure consistent periods of light. Keep your pH and nitrates in check. A high pH can cause algae to flourish in the aquarium. BETTA FISH WATER CONDITIONS Water that you should not use for your betta Distilled water. AVOID distilled water: this is a bad choice for aquarium water. Pure H20 doesn’t sound like a bad idea at first, but it

BETTA FILTER BAFFLE

A filter baffle is a way of modifying a filter to ensure that the output/return rate doesn’t create too much of a current/disturbance in your aquarium. A baffle tends to be a guard modification of some kind that is placed in front of the output to absorb and dampen the

water ejection.

BETTA KEEPING REQUIREMENTS To keep your betta comfortably, we recommend: The betta’s aquarium should be 19 litres (about 4 UK / Imperial gallons / 5 US gallons) or above. Tank size is often contested amongst betta keepers, but we feel 19 litres is a good minimum to aim for.In 2014 the Anabantoid Association of Great Britain (AAGB) released recommended betta keeping TANK MATES - BETTABOXX Male bettas will even attack females if the mating conditions aren’t right or if he has a current spawn. The only time a male and female should be put together is for the purpose of breeding. Even then, once the female has laid her eggs, if she is not removed from the aquarium the male betta will attack her! Crazy. HOW TO SET UP A HOSPITAL AQUARIUM Setting up the hospital aquarium. Here’s what you’ll need for a hospital aquarium: a container/aquarium, 10L minimum. a sponge, bio or sponge/bio filter. a heater (what type of heater can depend on the illness) a thermometer. Start by filling the aquarium with FRESH treated water, follow our steps for water treatment on our water

treatment

POPEYE - BETTABOXX

A very dirty aquarium causes Popeye, in most cases. Popeye isn’t difficult to cure, but it can sometimes be an indication that your betta has a serious internal condition. If that’s the case, then Popeye may prove fatal for your betta. Popeye is incurable if it’s a sign of a serious internal disease. Popeye can be a symptom of betta BETTA FISH FEEDING GUIDE Anything between 4 to 6 pellets a day is a good amount to feed a betta. This measurement can vary as manufactures produce differently-sized pellets, so take this measurement as a rule of thumb. Aim for about 1.8 grams worth (for an adult betta) if you are

unsure.

BEST FILTER FOR A BETTA Aquarium plants are a great natural filter. You can read about this in our plants article. To give you a real-life example, we bought the Fluval 19L for our current betta, Naan. We wanted to be able to remove the carbon (the chemical medium) from the filter in order to encourage optimal plant growth.

VELVET - BETTABOXX

To put it simply, Velvet is a parasite infection. It can be one (or more) of several parasites known as piscinoodinium. The main way a betta can become exposed to the parasite is when a fish with the infection is added to the aquarium. Velvet is very contagious so it can spread quickly to other fish. It can also hitchhike on things like

plants

WATER CHANGES

In order to maintain the right water conditions for your betta fish, you will need to do water changes.The perfect time to do this is when you are cleaning your aquarium. Below are the basic steps for changing water, but you may also like to read our guide on cleaning, which includes instructions on doing a water change whilst cleaning.. You may also like to read our articles on water

AQUARIUM SALT

Aquarium salt is often referred to as just ‘salt’ within the context of treating bettas, and the last thing we want is for a novice keeper to take some table salt and add that to the aquarium. Aquarium salt is specifically and carefully processed for use in aquariums.

It’s

THE LOOK OF Y R BE A AQA IUM! The colour of substrate you choose can actually affect how vibrant your betta looks. Some colours reflect more light than others, so when your aquarium light hits the

BETTABOXX.COM

A website dedicated to betta fish and betta keepers. Tell us all about your betta and become a part of our community, we'd love to hear from

you!

THE BEST PLANTS & BULBS FOR A BETTA FISH AQUARIUM Amazon Sword Plant. These are also a very hardy plant and will grow under low levels of light. It’s recommend to only keep this plant if you have a large aquarium, 30L at least, as they can grow to be very large, very quickly. Unlike the Java Fern, these plants need to PUTTING YOUR BETTA IN A NEW TANK It’s easy! Untie the knot/rubber band that has been used to seal your transportation bag. With the betta still inside it, sit the transportation bag in the aquarium water. Make sure the top of the bag breaches the surface so that water doesn’t flow into it from the aquarium. You may need to hold the bag yourself during the acclimation

FUNGAL INFECTION

A fungal infection is when a fungus grows and eats the skin, fins and body of a fish. It appears as a white, cotton-like slime on the fish. Fortunately, most fungal infections only attack the external tissues of fish. Most infections are usually caused by a pre-existing infection or injury. Fungi are present throughout most aquariums, but BETTA KEEPING REQUIREMENTS To keep your betta comfortably, we recommend: The betta’s aquarium should be 19 litres (about 4 UK / Imperial gallons / 5 US gallons) or above. Tank size is often contested amongst betta keepers, but we feel 19 litres is a good minimum to aim for.In 2014 the Anabantoid Association of Great Britain (AAGB) released recommended betta keeping BETTA TANK DECORATION IDEAS Driftwood/Aquarium wood. Wood is a favourite of the dedicated aquascaper as it’s a decoration that really helps to emulate that natural underwater look. Driftwood comes in many shapes and sizes and can vary in colour too. Its form can give any natural aquarium a unique look but you must be careful with aquarium wood in case it

harms your betta.

HOW TO SET UP A HOSPITAL AQUARIUM Setting up the hospital aquarium. Here’s what you’ll need for a hospital aquarium: a container/aquarium, 10L minimum. a sponge, bio or sponge/bio filter. a heater (what type of heater can depend on the illness) a thermometer. Start by filling the aquarium with FRESH treated water, follow our steps for water treatment on our water

treatment

POPEYE - BETTABOXXSEE MORE ON BETTABOXX.COM BEST FILTER FOR A BETTA Aquarium plants are a great natural filter. You can read about this in our plants article. To give you a real-life example, we bought the Fluval 19L for our current betta, Naan. We wanted to be able to remove the carbon (the chemical medium) from the filter in order to encourage optimal plant growth.

BETTA FILTER BAFFLE

A filter baffle is a way of modifying a filter to ensure that the output/return rate doesn’t create too much of a current/disturbance in your aquarium. A baffle tends to be a guard modification of some kind that is placed in front of the output to absorb and dampen the

water ejection.

BETTABOXX.COM

A website dedicated to betta fish and betta keepers. Tell us all about your betta and become a part of our community, we'd love to hear from

you!

THE BEST PLANTS & BULBS FOR A BETTA FISH AQUARIUM Amazon Sword Plant. These are also a very hardy plant and will grow under low levels of light. It’s recommend to only keep this plant if you have a large aquarium, 30L at least, as they can grow to be very large, very quickly. Unlike the Java Fern, these plants need to PUTTING YOUR BETTA IN A NEW TANK It’s easy! Untie the knot/rubber band that has been used to seal your transportation bag. With the betta still inside it, sit the transportation bag in the aquarium water. Make sure the top of the bag breaches the surface so that water doesn’t flow into it from the aquarium. You may need to hold the bag yourself during the acclimation

FUNGAL INFECTION

A fungal infection is when a fungus grows and eats the skin, fins and body of a fish. It appears as a white, cotton-like slime on the fish. Fortunately, most fungal infections only attack the external tissues of fish. Most infections are usually caused by a pre-existing infection or injury. Fungi are present throughout most aquariums, but BETTA KEEPING REQUIREMENTS To keep your betta comfortably, we recommend: The betta’s aquarium should be 19 litres (about 4 UK / Imperial gallons / 5 US gallons) or above. Tank size is often contested amongst betta keepers, but we feel 19 litres is a good minimum to aim for.In 2014 the Anabantoid Association of Great Britain (AAGB) released recommended betta keeping BETTA TANK DECORATION IDEAS Driftwood/Aquarium wood. Wood is a favourite of the dedicated aquascaper as it’s a decoration that really helps to emulate that natural underwater look. Driftwood comes in many shapes and sizes and can vary in colour too. Its form can give any natural aquarium a unique look but you must be careful with aquarium wood in case it

harms your betta.

HOW TO SET UP A HOSPITAL AQUARIUM Setting up the hospital aquarium. Here’s what you’ll need for a hospital aquarium: a container/aquarium, 10L minimum. a sponge, bio or sponge/bio filter. a heater (what type of heater can depend on the illness) a thermometer. Start by filling the aquarium with FRESH treated water, follow our steps for water treatment on our water

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POPEYE - BETTABOXXSEE MORE ON BETTABOXX.COM BEST FILTER FOR A BETTA Aquarium plants are a great natural filter. You can read about this in our plants article. To give you a real-life example, we bought the Fluval 19L for our current betta, Naan. We wanted to be able to remove the carbon (the chemical medium) from the filter in order to encourage optimal plant growth.

BETTA FILTER BAFFLE

A filter baffle is a way of modifying a filter to ensure that the output/return rate doesn’t create too much of a current/disturbance in your aquarium. A baffle tends to be a guard modification of some kind that is placed in front of the output to absorb and dampen the

water ejection.

THE BEST PLANTS & BULBS FOR A BETTA FISH AQUARIUM Amazon Sword Plant. These are also a very hardy plant and will grow under low levels of light. It’s recommend to only keep this plant if you have a large aquarium, 30L at least, as they can grow to be very large, very quickly. Unlike the Java Fern, these plants need to

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We publish interesting articles and photos about betta keeping on our blog. Sign up by email to get our updates delivered to your inbox. TANK MATES - BETTABOXX Male bettas will even attack females if the mating conditions aren’t right or if he has a current spawn. The only time a male and female should be put together is for the purpose of breeding. Even then, once the female has laid her eggs, if she is not removed from the aquarium the male betta will attack her! Crazy.

POPEYE - BETTABOXX

A very dirty aquarium causes Popeye, in most cases. Popeye isn’t difficult to cure, but it can sometimes be an indication that your betta has a serious internal condition. If that’s the case, then Popeye may prove fatal for your betta. Popeye is incurable if it’s a sign of a serious internal disease. Popeye can be a symptom of betta BETTA FISH FEEDING GUIDE Anything between 4 to 6 pellets a day is a good amount to feed a betta. This measurement can vary as manufactures produce differently-sized pellets, so take this measurement as a rule of thumb. Aim for about 1.8 grams worth (for an adult betta) if you are

unsure.

VELVET - BETTABOXX

To put it simply, Velvet is a parasite infection. It can be one (or more) of several parasites known as piscinoodinium. The main way a betta can become exposed to the parasite is when a fish with the infection is added to the aquarium. Velvet is very contagious so it can spread quickly to other fish. It can also hitchhike on things like

plants

WATER CHANGES

In order to maintain the right water conditions for your betta fish, you will need to do water changes.The perfect time to do this is when you are cleaning your aquarium. Below are the basic steps for changing water, but you may also like to read our guide on cleaning, which includes instructions on doing a water change whilst cleaning.. You may also like to read our articles on water

AQUARIUM SALT

Aquarium salt is often referred to as just ‘salt’ within the context of treating bettas, and the last thing we want is for a novice keeper to take some table salt and add that to the aquarium. Aquarium salt is specifically and carefully processed for use in aquariums.

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SWIM BLADDER DISORDER Swim bladder disorder is when a betta has a disrupted swim bladder. This can be caused by overfeeding or it can occur with younger bettas when their swim bladders are not yet fully formed. This disorder is commonly seen in betta keeping and it usually just goes away by itself. It’s not contagious. Sometimes it can be a symptom of a

bacterial

FIN ROT & BODY ROT

Method 2: Maracyn isn’t a very potent medicine and is just enough to get rid of a little bit of fin rot. To treat mild fin rot, use a combination of Maracyn and Maracyn Two ( view on Amazon) by Mardel. Measure out half of the specified dosage of both Maracyn and Maracyn

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