You look at a Halfmoon Betta and think: “Nature is amazing.” Wrong. Nature didn’t make that. We did. If you went back in time to 1850 and showed a Thai farmer a modern Blue Halfmoon, he would laugh at you. “That fish is useless,” he would say. “It swims too slow. It would die in […]
From Swamp Fighter to Supercar: The 170-Year History of Your Betta Read More »
You see a Betta for RM 5. You see another one for RM 500. They are the same color. So what is the difference? The Tail. Breeders have spent 100 years engineering these shapes. Here are the names you need to know so you don’t get scammed. 1. The “Classics” (Common in Every Shop) A.
The Betta Tail Dictionary: From “Kampung” to “Grand Champion” Read More »
You drink tap water. It’s safe for you. So why does it kill your fish? Because you have lungs. Your Betta has gills. To a fish, tap water is not water—it is Bleach. 1. What is Chlorine? Chlorine is a chemical added by the water company (Indah Water / PBA / Syabas) to kill bacteria
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This is the most dangerous question a beginner can ask. Customer: “He looks lonely. Can I buy him a friend?” The Shop Guy: “He isn’t lonely. He is a serial killer. But… maybe.” Here is the honest guide to Betta Tank Mates. Most online lists are wrong because they don’t tell you the risks. Let’s
The “Loneliness” Myth: Can Your Betta Have Friends? Read More »
Every beginner sends me the same photo eventually. A corner of the tank is covered in white foam. “Boss, look! He built a house! He must love the new tank.” I hate to break your heart, but that foam isn’t a sign of gratitude. It’s a sign of instinct. While a nest usually appears in
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Walk into a high-end fish shop, and you will see a jar labeled “ALIEN – RM 80.” You look inside. The fish looks… fake. It has a pattern that looks like digital code. Its face is covered in solid metallic scales. It moves differently. This is the Alien Betta. It is not a pure species
The Alien Betta: A Sci-Fi Hybrid from the Swamp Read More »
First, let’s clear up the anatomy. Fish don’t have ears. The “Dumbo” trait affects the Pectoral Fins (the two little fins on the side of the head used for steering). Normal Betta: Pectoral fins are small, transparent, and invisible. Dumbo Betta: Pectoral fins are huge, opaque, and often colored (white, pink, or purple). They look
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Most Bettas have flowing, curtain-like tails. The Crowntail (CT) looks like it swam through a paper shredder—in the coolest way possible. Originated in Jakarta, Indonesia in the late 90s, this fish changed the game. It doesn’t look soft; it looks like a weapon. But those spikes (called “Rays”) are its biggest weakness. 1. The “Ray”
The Crowntail Betta: The “Spiky” Fish That Hates Dirty Water Read More »
You wake up at 2 AM to get a glass of water. You glance at the tank. Your Betta is lying on the gravel, pale, and not moving. You tap the glass. He shoots up, groggy and angry. Congratulations, you just woke him up. Bettas are surprisingly heavy sleepers. Here is everything you need to
The Betta Sleep Guide: Why Your Fish Looks Dead (But Isn’t) Read More »
This is the foundation of your tank—literally. Beginners usually just grab the bag of “Rainbow Gravel” because it looks colorful. Stop. That clown-vomit gravel is the reason your tank is dirty and your plants are dying. For a budget tank, you have three choices: Soil, Sand, or Gravel. Each one changes how you maintain the
Soil, Sand, or Gravel? The “Floor” of Your Budget Tank Read More »
