Many children spend months, sometimes years, attempting to convince their parents to let them get a fluffy puppy or kitten as their first pet, only to land a slightly lower maintenance companion like ...

Siamese fighting fish are popular pets, but experts say they require a lot of preparation and care. Here's what families need to know. Betta fish are popular but they are not easy starter pets, so ...

DEAR NOLA’S MOM: These peppy little fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish are customarily kept as solo pets. The main colors include: blue, red, turquoise, yellow, white and orange — and there are ...

Bettas have become one of the most popular fish for first-time fish owners to purchase. Much of this has to do with the beautiful colors the fish come in and the perceived simplicity of their care.

If you’ve ever visited a pet store, you’ve probably noticed small jars or bowls allowing limited or no movement of the one fish inside each container. These are bettas, also known as “Siamese fighting ...

With a little knowledge and persistence, even a young child can teach a dog to do a trick. But getting a tiny betta fish to do acrobatics takes an ocean of patience that begins with getting the ...

While it is common for pet betta fish to lose fins, according to the experts, it is not normal. Either fin rot (which is caused by an infection) or fin loss (caused by external factors) could be the ...

When it comes to the single, solitary aquatic life, most people think of the goldfish in his little bowl. But there is another type of fish that lives in even closer digs, and is arguably better ...

Which betta fish tank is best? Betta fish are a popular pet. Thanks to their bold, bright colors, feisty personalities and low cost, people all over the world are familiar with these small, unique ...

Which betta fish tank is best? Betta fish are a popular pet. Thanks to their bold, bright colors, feisty personalities and low cost, people all over the world are familiar with these small, unique ...

Just like humans, Betta fish sleep at night. "When sleeping, they become still, with their eyes open because of their absence of eyelids. Betta fish may lose their color while sleeping (it's their ...