Articles by Bloop

Why Is My Betta Fish Not Eating? 8 Common Causes and Solutions

Let’s get your tank feeling calm and cozy again. If your betta fish suddenly stops eating, it can feel scary, but most cases come down to a handful of fixable issues like temperature, stress, water quality, or food problems. Below are 8 common causes of appetite loss, plus clear steps to get your...

7 Best Frozen and Live Foods for Betta Color and Vitality

Let’s make your tank the happiest little splash in the house! If you want richer color, better energy, and that confident “look at me” betta sparkle, frozen and live foods can be a wonderful upgrade to a high-quality pellet staple. Think of them as powerful, protein-rich treats that add variety and...

Pellets vs. Flakes for Betta Fish

Let’s make your tank the happiest little splash in the house! When it comes to everyday betta meals, the big question pops up fast: pellets or flakes ? Both can work, but they behave differently in water, they’re made differently, and some are simply more betta-friendly than others. This guide will...

Setting Up a Betta Tank for the First Time

Let’s make your tank the happiest little splash in the house! Setting up a betta home is all about three big wins: safe water, cozy comfort, and a calm layout that lets your finned friend explore without stress. Below is a true start-to-finish walkthrough, including what to rinse, what to plug in...

How Much and How Often to Feed a Betta Fish

Let's make your tank the happiest little splash in the house! A steady feeding routine keeps your betta's energy bright, their colors glowing, and their belly comfy. Below is a simple, actionable schedule with starter portions you can follow starting today. Quick note before we begin: pellet sizes...

Betta Tank Cleaning Routine and Water Change Schedule

Let's make your tank the happiest little splash in the house! A steady cleaning routine keeps your betta comfortable, your water sparkling, and your beneficial bacteria hard at work. The goal is not to sterilize the tank. It is to remove waste and dissolved organics, then refresh the water's...

How to Prepare Tap Water for a Betta Tank

Let’s make your tank the happiest little splash in the house! Clean, conditioned water is one of the most important ways to keep your betta comfy, colorful, and stress-free. The good news is that most tap water can be made perfectly betta-safe with a few simple steps. Tap water is made for people,...

7 Essential Tank Decorations for Betta Hiding Spots and Enrichment

Let’s make your tank the happiest little splash in the house! Many bettas do best with two things at once: a safe place to tuck into and something interesting to explore . The best decorations do both, without snagging delicate fins or stealing precious swim space. Below are seven betta-friendly...

Gravel, Sand, or Soil for Betta Tanks

Let’s make your tank the happiest little splash in the house! Substrate seems like a simple style choice, but for bettas it affects fin safety, water quality, plant health, and how easy your weekly cleaning feels. The safest pick is the one that stays clean, stays stable, and never turns into a...

Betta Fish Lighting Requirements

Let's make your tank the happiest little splash in the house! Lighting is one of those sneaky details that can make a betta tank feel calm and natural, or turn it into a bright, stressful stage that grows algae faster than you can say “water change.” The good news is that bettas do not need intense...

Live vs. Silk Plants for Bettas

Let's make your tank the happiest little splash in the house. When it comes to betta-friendly decorating, plants are not just pretty. They are a big part of fin safety, stress levels, and even how steady your tank feels day to day. The two most betta-popular options are live aquarium plants and...

Betta Tank Temperature and Heater Placement

Let’s make your tank the happiest little splash in the house! For bettas, warm, steady water is not a luxury. It’s the foundation for comfortable swimming, smooth digestion, and a calm, confident flare. This guide will help you hit the ideal temperature range, choose the right heater, place it...

Choosing the Right Filter for a Betta Tank

Let’s make your tank the happiest little splash in the house! A good betta filter should do two things at once: keep the water clean and keep the current calm. Long fins are beautiful, but they are not built for treadmill swimming all day. In this guide, you’ll learn how sponge filters,...

How to Cycle a New Betta Fish Tank

Let’s make your tank the happiest little splash in the house! Before a betta moves in, your aquarium needs a quiet little workforce of beneficial bacteria. These helpful microbes turn toxic nitrogen waste into safer forms, keeping your water chemistry betta-friendly and stable. This guide walks you...

5 Gallon vs. 10 Gallon Tank for Bettas

Let’s make your tank the happiest little splash in the house! If you’re choosing between a 5 gallon and a 10 gallon aquarium for a betta fish, you’re already on a wonderful track. Both sizes can work beautifully, but they feel very different in day-to-day care, especially when it comes to water...

About Bloop

“Let’s make your tank the happiest little splash in the house!” That is Bloop’s favorite greeting, and it sets the tone for everything at Betta Bliss. Bloop is a fictional betta fish mascot and the friendly host of this site, here to cheer you on as you build a calm, clean, plant-filled home for...