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Meta description:  Just like any other creatures, Betta fish can fall sick and even die if left untreated. To avoid that from happening, treating Betta fish is necessary. Among many freshwater fish species, Betta fish are one of the most common to keep as a pet. Just like any other fish, they also can suffer from diseases caused by parasite, bacteria, and fungi. These diseases can worsen if your betta fish is stressed and left untreated. Therefore, identifying sick behavior and treating Betta fish as soon as possible are necessary. Symptoms Before it’s too late to save your finned friends, here are some stressed or sick Betta fish behaviors to identify: • Sluggish, inactive, hiding • low appetite for a long period • faded and dull colors, mainly in male Bettas • difficulty in breathing • damaged or torn fins • bloated • white spot on body or mouth • abnormal swimming Disease and treatment Here is a list of the most common diseases of Betta fish and th...

Meta description: If you care about what your fish is eating, it’s best to make your own fish food. But first, you need to know about the basic ingredients of making fish food. Just like every single terrestrial creature, one of the primary needs of fish is food. For them, the quality and the ingredients of their food affect their health because each species might have a different type of diet. Therefore, if we want to make sure that the food we’re making is tailored to their diet, we need to understand the basic ingredients of making fish food. Starting point If you’re new to this field, you should check out the fish food ingredients list on your ready-to-eat fish food package. Then, pick 3 or 4 top ingredients as the basic ingredients of making fish food. Model them to make your fish food and mix with food from their own natural habitat. According to experts, there are three types of fish based on their diet: • Herbivores: eating plant food • Carnivores: eating meat •...