Freshwater Aquariums

19/01/2020

5 Interesting Betta Fish Facts

1. Betta Fish have a unique labyrinth breathing organ that allows them to take in oxygen from the air, just like humans do.

2. In their native Thailand they are being promoted for the rank of the national fish.

3. You already know how pretty their tails can be, but did you know that there are actually multiple types? They are all shaped differently and include veil-like tails, halfmoon, crown-tails and flag-tails as well as others.

4. When Bettas are threatened they will stick out their gill covers and expand all their fins to make them look bigger and more intimidating.

5. During the breeding period, when Bettas become very exalted, their coloring becomes brighter and looks more saturated – possibly a way to notify females of their intention

https://www.fishkeepingworld.com

08/10/2019

Do Betta fish Need A Filter?

Whether betta fish need a filter or not depends on several factors including tank size, the level of care, tank mates, and more. It’s not a simple yes or no answer because they can survive and even thrive in both scenarios with the right care.

Problems arise from misinformation and from beginner caretakers who believe a bowl or other small tank is going to be less work and less expensive. That’s simply not true and can lead to a sick betta or worse. Before you make your decision on filtration, make sure you fully read and understand the pros and cons of each.

Let’s start by understanding a betta’s natural habitat, living in rice paddies and shallow bodies of water. During droughts, a wild betta may even end up in a murky puddle for a period of time with very little oxygen. Betta fish are able to survive in these conditions through evolution, with the unique ability to gulp oxygen from the air (at the water’s surface) instead of relying solely on their gills. This ability comes from their labyrinth organ, classifying them as Anabantoidei or labyrinth fish.

Because of their level of tolerance in low oxygenated water, bettas are frequently sought after and recommended for beginners. They can be easier to care for than other tropical fish with less equipment, but myths are abundant. Claims how they prefer small habitats and can live off the roots of a plant in a vase. These claims are false and can lead to your betta merely surviving. Instead, you want your betta to live a long and healthy life without any suffering right?

https://bettafish.org/faq/do-betta-fish-need-a-filter

07/08/2014

06/12/2013

Small Sphere EcoSphere. This fascinating enclosed world contains marine shrimp, algae and micro-organisms. Made from hand blown glass, each EcoSphere is a completely enclosed, self-sustaining little world. The EcoSphere only needs indirect light and comfortable room temperature (between 60F and 80F.) The EcoSphere works on the basis that a closed system recycles its nutrients and does not produce excess waste. The shrimp conume the algae and micro-organisms and they, in turn, break down the shrimp waste. External light, either artifical or natural, keeps the algae growing. There is no feeding or water changes required. The average life span is between 2 and 3 years. Each EcoSphere comes with a replacement, recharge or upgrade policy.