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I just ditched my HOB for a sponge filter after my betta kept getting pushed around. Way better now. Maybe your sponge filter's too big for the tank? A smaller one might help.

@coltin and ryan

I'm getting a bit worried about my male's fins, they're damaged and the female seems fine. I was watching them for a couple of hours and all I saw was her approaching him, no signs of aggression. Can betta females actually damage males? Was it something else entirely? I'm not sure ...

I've got a 7-month-old crowntail male and a female that's about 1.5 years old. Thing is, my male doesn't seem interested in the female at all - he never flares up at her. I'm wondering, why isn't he making any bubbles?


If you want them to breed, I'd still say separate them for now. Feed them ...

I'd like to build on what's already been discussed. Providing your betta with a varied diet is essential - I recommend feeding them 3-4 times a day, using a mix of frozen and live foods, just make sure to defrost the frozen ones first. Maintaining the ideal water temperature is also crucial, so ...

I've got a 7-month-old crowntail male and a female that's about 1.5 years old. Thing is, my male doesn't seem interested in the female at all - he never flares up at her. I'm wondering, why isn't he making any bubbles?


Bettas tend to breed better when they've grown up together. I'm not too ...