A friend recently called me and asked, "why is my fish swimming in circles?" Most people would assume that this is what fish generally do. In fact, there are a variety of reasons why fish may swim in...
Category: Fish Health
Swim bladder disease in bettas is quite common. Also called swim bladder disorder, it is not a disease in itself, instead, it is caused by another disease or condition affecting your betta fish. Swim...
A concerned betta owner recently asked me if I knew why their betta had suddenly developed stripes on its body. If you notice your betta has horizontal stripes that are not part of their natural...
How To Tell If Your Betta Fish Is Constipated (Causes and Treatments)
Constipation is not a fun experience for anyone, and our poor little pet fish can get constipated too. So how can you tell if your betta fish is constipated, and what should you do about...
Betta fish (Betta splendens) are perhaps one of the most popular aquarium fishes, and for a good reason. They're attractive, relatively easy to care for and have a reputation for being quite...
No matter what fish species you have, both saltwater fish and freshwater fish can all suffer from nematode worms. Nematodes are nearly impossible to prevent, but they can be treated easily. This...
