Tag: betta fish care

How do you know if your betta fish is happy?

Strong, vibrant colors.
Fins are held open, but not taut, allowing their fins to billow and fold in the water.
Feeds readily.
Active, smooth swimming movements.
On the other hand, a stressed or sick betta may show the following signs:
Faded, muted color.

Do betta fish get lonely?

It’s not that bettas have poor manners, but rather that they simply do not like nor need the company of other fish.

Their lack of friends does not cause them to become bored, but you may include certain species in the same tank as your betta. … Although they’re not fish, snails generally work well together with bettas.