Burak Deniz Betta fish are fascinating creatures, particularly when it comes to reproduction. When I was still new to this field, one of the first questions I had was whether female betta fish could lay eggs without a mate. And if they can, will the eggs hatch? Female betta fish can lay eggs without a mate. First, … Read more
I remember how excited I was when I first saw my female betta secreting her eggs. But that also raised many questions. What do betta fish eggs suppose to look like? Is there a difference between fertilized and unfertilized eggs? As the years passed, I gained some knowledge in this field. Betta fish eggs look … Read more
We all know that water changes are the answer to elevated toxins, including nitrates. But in some cases, even after a decent change, the nitrates remain high. As I suffered from this issue in the past, I decided to share all that I know about it. Nitrates typically remain high when the water change was … Read more
When I first encountered a clutch of mystery snail eggs, I didn’t know what to do. I had no idea whether I should take care of them or if the parents would do that work. Luckily, over the years, I gained a lot of experience on this topic. Mystery snails don’t take an active role … Read more
I remember how stressed I was when I realized my betta fish eggs were not hatching. I did not know why this was happening and whether I needed to take active steps to solve the problem. Fortunately, as years passed, I gained some experience in this field. Betta fish typically don’t hatch because they are … Read more
As an aquarist who loves betta fish, one of the questions I kept asking myself was how do their eggs get fertilized. Fortunately, after years of experience, I gained some knowledge on this topic. I also learned what steps I should take to ensure that the eggs get fertilized properly. After the female has done … Read more
As you might have already read, I own a 20-gallon tank. Usually, my fish live in harmony. However, my angelfish tend to breed quite frequently and overcrowd my tank. Over the years, I started looking for ways to keep my angelfish from breeding. I came to realize that if I don’t take any actions, the … Read more
I remember the excitement when I first saw a clutch of mystery snail eggs. As I wanted to raise them, the first question that popped into my mind was whether the eggs were fertilized. Luckily, over the years, I gained a lot of experience in this field. Fertilized mystery snail eggs will darken towards the … Read more
Seeing broken fins on my angelfish was such a frustrating issue. Over the years, I’ve learned what makes this happen. Although, I kept asking myself – will my angelfish fins grow back? From what I saw, sometimes they have, but sometimes they haven’t. To understand this phenomenon better, I began researching a little deeper. Yes, … Read more
I remember the first time I saw betta fish eggs on the floor. I knew that they should be brought to the bubble nest, but for some reason, the male chose to keep them there. That made me wonder whether they can hatch on the floor. Fortunately, as time passed, I gained some experience in … Read more