Fish Tanks & Accessories

Okay so you have decided that you want to own a fish tank. Great!  All you need to do is go to the pet store and pick out a tank and the prettiest fish in the store, and you are ready to go right?  Wrong!  Starting up an aquarium is a process.  It takes time and a lot of patience.  If you are a beginner, it is recommended that you start out with some hardy freshwater fish, but don't buy the fish just yet.  You need to set up the aquarium first.  Most aquarium retailers will sell an aquarium in the form of a kit.  This takes the guess work out of purchasing.

I am not a vet, and have no medical degree in diagnosing Bettas.  I am simply an enthusiast with over 20 years experience.    The information here comes from my own experience as well as reading I've completed, but I make no promise or guarantee about any of the info or cures below.

If you are not careful, your Betta can catch a number of illnesses.  You will usually be required to separate your Betta if it is sick.  This will allow you to safeguard your other fish in case the illness can spread.  be careful to not have an abrupt replace the water by utilizing water that has been left out and at a similar temperature for at least 6 hours.

In the entry below, I've talked about the possible cause and treatments for most Betta diseases.  Before reviewing this article, make sure to review Betta Diseases so you can properly discover the type of sickness.  It will also teach you ways to safely take care of separating your Betta from the remaining fish and other sea creatures in a secure and relaxing (for your Betta) way.

When dispensing the treatments required, it is very important to dispense exactly the correct does.  It is vital that you know how much water is in your tank so you can provide the exact amount of medicine.