Betta 101

All Betta 101 guides

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  Tanks

  Is Your Filter Too Strong for Your Betta? How to Tell and How to Fix It

  Is your betta fighting the filter current? How to tell when flow is too strong, and how to baffle a hang-on-back filter… September 9, 2026
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  Betta 101

  How Long Do Betta Fish Live? (And How to Get More Years With Yours)

  Most pet bettas die within a year, but they don't have to. Here's how long betta fish really live and the care… July 15, 2026
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  Betta 101

  Betta Tank Mates by Tank Size: What You Can Really Keep in a 5, 10, 20, or 29-Gallon

  How many tank mates can a betta really have? Realistic, research-grounded stocking plans for 5, 10, 20, and 29-gallon betta community tanks. July 10, 2026
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  Health & Diseases

  Signs of a Stressed Betta (and How to Fix It)

  Faded color, clamped fins, glass surfing? Here's how to spot a stressed betta, what's causing it, and how to fix it before… July 2, 2026
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  Tanks

  How to Clean a Betta Fish Tank: Water Changes & Maintenance

  Betta tank cleaning is mostly about consistency, not deep scrubbing. This guide explains how often to change betta fish water, how much… March 17, 2026
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  Betta 101

  What Fish Can Live With a Betta? Tank Mates & Setup Guide

  Did you know bettas can sometimes live with tank mates? This guide covers the safest betta tank mates, which fish to avoid,… March 16, 2026
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  Tanks

  How to Set Up a Betta Tank: A Complete Equipment and Setup Guide

  Setting up a betta tank right from the start saves you headaches and your fish stress. This guide covers the full equipment… March 9, 2026
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  Tanks

  How to Cycle Your Betta Tank: A Beginner’s Guide to the Nitrogen Cycle

  Cycling is one of the best things you can do for your betta's health, and it's simpler than it sounds. Whether you're… March 9, 2026
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  Tanks

  What Size Tank Do Bettas Need?

  Pet stores sell bettas in cups and market 1-gallon bowls as starter kits, so it's no wonder tank size is one of… March 9, 2026
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  Betta 101

  What to Feed a Betta Fish: A Complete Guide to Betta Diet & Nutrition

  Bettas are carnivores, not generic tropical fish, and they need food that matches. Here's a practical guide to picking the right pellet,… March 9, 2026
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  Betta 101

  Is a Betta Fish Right for Me?

  Bettas are beautiful, full of personality, and easier to care for than most people think. But they do need more than a… March 8, 2026