Category Betta Fish Guide

How to Recognize and Treat Columnaris (Cotton Wool Disease) | Aqualista 🦠 Columnaris is a fast‑killing bacterial infection often mistaken for a fungus — This guide covers symptoms (cottony patches, saddleback lesion), treatment with antibiotics, and prevention through water quality.…

How to Separate Betta Fry by Gender (Venting) | Aqualista ⚥ Separate male and female betta fry before they start fighting (around 3‑4 months) — This guide covers venting (examining the ovipositor), behavioral signs, and how to jar males. Why…

How to Separate Betta Fry by Gender (Venting) | Aqualista 🔍 Learn to sex your betta fry using the venting method (and other clues) — This guide covers when to separate males, how to identify the ovipositor, and how to…

How to Culture Microworms and Vinegar Eels for Betta Fry | Aqualista 🐛 Microworms and vinegar eels are easy, low‑cost live foods for betta fry (days 7‑14) — This guide covers culturing both using simple household ingredients. What Are Microworms…

How to Culture Infusoria for Betta Fry | Aqualista 🦠 Infusoria is the essential first food for betta fry (days 3‑7) — This guide covers simple culturing methods using vegetable water, hay infusion, and commercial starters. What Is Infusoria and…

How to Treat Popeye (Exophthalmia) in Bettas | Aqualista 👁️ Popeye (exophthalmia) is a symptom, not a disease – treat the cause — This guide covers causes (infection, injury, poor water quality), treatments (antibiotics, Epsom salt, clean water), and when…

How to Use Aquarium Salt for Betta Diseases (Baths vs In‑tank) | Aqualista 🧂 Aquarium salt is a powerful, inexpensive treatment for many betta diseases – but only when used correctly — This guide covers in‑tank vs bath use, dosages,…

How to Set Up a Hospital Tank for Betta Fish | Aqualista 🏥 A hospital tank is essential for treating sick bettas without harming your main tank — This guide covers tank size, equipment, setup, medication protocol, and when to…

How to Use a Tank Divider for Bettas (DIY vs Commercial) | Aqualista 🧱 Divide a tank to house two bettas safely or separate a bully — This guide covers DIY dividers (mesh, plastic canvas, acrylic) and commercial options, plus…

Signs of Aggression in Betta: Flaring, Chasing, Nipping | Aqualista 😠 Understanding betta aggression is key to successful keeping — This guide covers flaring, chasing, nipping, and territorial behavior, plus when to separate fish. Why Are Betta Fish So Aggressive?…