Hi again everyone. Thank you for everyone that has sent in their Betta Questions, but what about everyone else?
If you have a Betta question. Any question. You can ask it by making a comment to this post. This way everyone can see your questions. That way either myself or someone else can help you out the best they know how. I will also do my best to answer the most popular questions.
So, if you have a question…post it!…if you have an answer…share it!
So what’s on your mind? Post your Betta questions/answers today!
Miss Moneypenny | 14-Apr-08 at 9:34 am | Permalink
I enjoyed your site. It’s good to know there are others out there like me living la BettaLoca. I’d like to link to your site on my own http://www.abettablog.blogspot.com
Thanks:) Leanne
Ebeth | 14-Apr-08 at 4:35 pm | Permalink
Betta is not eating, stays at the top in one place. We cleaned out his tank on day and he jumped out and landed on the shaggy bathroom carpet, we caught him and put him back. He seemed shocked, but hasn’t eaten. That was 3 days ago, he seems to be swimming around fine when visited with, but will not eat.
Spits out or swims away from it.
He has a glowing strip above his mouth,but my daughter says that has always been there.
His face is pink while most of the time it is bluish.
His eyes are fine and
His fins are fine and well functioning. However, his top fin is rather droopy.
What do you think?
Ebeth
TL | 18-Apr-08 at 5:22 am | Permalink
Although, it’s a bit difficult to determine what’s wrong not being able to witness your Betta in person it does sound like he’ll be ok from everything you’ve stated about this physical state. Betta are known to jump out of their tanks occasionly. I had one jump out of tank in the office and I didn’t find him until monday morning!! He then continued to live for 4 years! So dont’ worry, they’re pretty tough fish.
As for the eating, you can try to feed him different types of food. Although ‘live’ food are very popular among Betta fish you may want to try flakes or pellets. Ask for a sample from your local pet store and tell them you only want to test it to see if your betta will eat it. Hopefully, this will determine what he will or will not eat. Sounds likely a picky Betta. Its been known to happen. So stick with it and all the best of luck to you.
No Name | 04-Feb-09 at 3:14 pm | Permalink
Im going to breed my betta fish. I did alot of research. And I mean alot. But I still want to make sure im doing the right thing. Can someone tell me how to breed betta fish and send me a picture of a incomplete bubble nest. Thank-you so much in advance.
Judi Price | 20-Feb-09 at 4:48 pm | Permalink
What stimulates a female to produce eggs? How do you know when she is ready to breed?
Judi Price | 20-Feb-09 at 4:52 pm | Permalink
I have a beautiful black crown tail, but he has what looks like small cotton like things on his body. Is this Ich? And how do I treat it?
john anton | 17-Mar-09 at 12:27 pm | Permalink
what kind of algae eater can be in the same tank as one betta fish.
Donna | 01-Apr-09 at 3:34 am | Permalink
I just looked into my beta’s bowl to give it some food and there is a white substance at the top that looks a lot like eggs…i’m wondering what the heck it could be and if its a danger to my fish? I do not kno the sex of the fish, but i only have one so unless it got pregnant before i bought it 2 months ago i dont think that they are eggs…someone help?
Michelle | 04-Apr-09 at 5:58 pm | Permalink
My betta fish named “Gus” appears to get excited when I talk to him. His fins go crazy like a dogs tail and he shows his beard. Is this normal?
TL | 05-Apr-09 at 10:28 am | Permalink
@Donna:
It’s hard to say without seeing what you’re seeing. Do you have a picture that you can share?
@Michelle:
Yup, that’s very normal. Your Betta is reacting to your presence and your voice, or at least the vibrations created in the tank from your voice.
Rachel | 01-Dec-09 at 9:50 pm | Permalink
My fish has lost an eye. It looks like the chunk of flesh around his eye is gone. He is four years old. What happened to him? Is he okay?
Tim McGuire | 01-Dec-09 at 11:12 pm | Permalink
My comment and question is about mixing male and female Betta breeds.I want to breed Betta’s for color.Is it best to stay with one species or with females it doesn’t matter.Also what is the proper month that they should breed. Thank You. Tim