Fish Keeping Academy

Is your betta fish looking a little bloated? Don't worry, it's common, and several possible causes exist. Bloating is typically a symptom of poor digestion, often caused by a poor diet which is easy...

It's easy to know when your betta fish is ready to breed, as the male will build a spectacular bubble nest to attract a female mate. But how can you tell if the eggs inside are fertilized? Here...

Keeping fish is fun and rewarding, but aquariums require regular cleaning, and you must maintain water parameters for healthy fish. One element regularly overlooked is the alkalinity level. I wrote...

If you are a new aquarium owner, all the different water parameters and how they are related may need to be clarified. Alkalinity is one aspect of water chemistry that causes much confusion. So what...

One of the key water quality parameters in a fish tank is alkalinity, a measure of the buffering capacity of the water against acid. Alkalinity plays an essential role in maintaining the pH balance...

Betta fish are called Siamese Fighting Fish for a reason, and If you've ever kept more than one male betta fish in a tank, chances are you've witnessed them fighting. But why do betta fish fight?...