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
The Dumbo Ear Betta: Swimming with Two Parachutes Read More »
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 »
We all know the struggle in Malaysia. The weather outside is scorching hot, so what do we do? We blast the Air Conditioning (AC) while we sleep. We sleep comfortably, but we forget one thing: Our fish feel the chill. Last night, that temperature drop almost cost me my Betta. Here is the story of
How I Cured My Betta’s White Spot with Just 1 Clove of Garlic (No Chemicals) Read More »
You just bought a tank. You filled it with tap water. You put the fish in. Three days later, the water is cloudy, and the fish is dead. You ask: “What happened? The water looked fine!” Welcome to New Tank Syndrome. Your fish didn’t die of hunger or stress. He died because he was swimming
Clear Water is a Lie: The “Invisible Killers” in Your Tank Read More »
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 »
