You are walking through the shop, looking at the tiny jars. Suddenly, you see a jar that looks too small. Inside is a Betta the size of a sausage. It stares at you. It flares. It looks like it wants to punch through the glass. This is the Giant Betta. It is not a different […]
The Giant Betta: How to Keep the “Hulk” of the Aquarium Read More »
This is the fish that made the hobby famous. When someone says “Betta,” they picture the Halfmoon (HM). Huge, flowing fins that spread exactly 180 degrees like a Spanish dancer’s fan. But here is the “Shop Guy” secret: I hate selling these to beginners. Why? Because they are the “Ferraris” of the fish world. Stunning
The Halfmoon Betta: The Most Beautiful Fish You Will Ever Regret Buying Read More »
I see this all the time: A customer buys a Hexagon Tank or a Tall Cylinder vase. It holds 5 Gallons, so they think it’s fine. Then they buy a Super Delta Halfmoon with massive, heavy fins. Two weeks later, the fish is lying on the bottom, barely moving. He isn’t sick. He is exhausted.
Is Your Tank Too Deep? Why Bettas Hate “Skyscrapers” Read More »
Walk into a fish shop. On the top shelf, in tiny glass jars, you see the expensive RM50 Males (Halfmoons, Giants). On the bottom shelf, in a crowded community tank, you see the Females, usually selling for RM3 to RM10. Most people ignore them. “They have short fins. They look boring.” Wrong. Modern females (Koi,
The Female Betta: Ugly Duckling or “Sorority” Queen? Read More »
When you think of a Betta, you imagine long, flowing fins like a dress. But if you ask a serious breeder or a “Shop Guy” what they keep at home, the answer is usually The Plakat. “Plakat” comes from the Thai word Plakad, meaning “Biting Fish.” This is the original. The warrior. The bulletproof fish.
The Plakat Betta: Why the “Short Fin” is the Best Beginner Fish Read More »
If there is one way to kill a Betta faster than dirty water, it is kindness. Every day, customers walk into my shop asking why their fish is floating sideways or looks like a balloon. The answer is almost always the same: You are feeding him too much. In this comprehensive guide, we are going
The Betta Fish Feeding Guide: Pellets, Bloodworms, and Why Your Fish is Fat Read More »
We humans are terrified of the dark. We assume our pets are too. When you turn off the last light in the house and the room goes pitch black, many owners wonder: “Is my Betta scared? Is he bumping into the glass? Is he lost?” It’s 11:00 PM. You turn off your aquarium light, then
Can Your Betta See At Night? (The Truth About Fish Vision) Read More »
You walk into your room at night, look at your tank, and see your Betta going crazy. His gills are puffed out like a cobra, his fins are fully spread, and he is furiously attacking the glass wall. Again and again. You ask: “Boss, is my fish insane?” The answer is: No. He just thinks
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One of the most common questions I get is: “Boss, my Betta keeps going to the surface. Is he choking?” Usually, the answer is No. He is just being a Betta. But sometimes, the answer is Yes, and your water is killing him. Here is how to tell the difference between a happy fish and
How Many Times Should a Betta Breathe? (The “Gasp” Test) Read More »
This is the scariest moment for a beginner. You wake up, look at your tank, and your beloved Betta is bobbing on the surface like a cork, struggling to swim down. Or worse, he is stuck on the bottom, dragging his belly like a heavy stone. You think: “Is he broken? Is he dying?” The
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