The Crowntail Betta: The “Spiky” Fish That Hates Dirty Water

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”

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The Halfmoon Betta: The Most Beautiful Fish You Will Ever Regret Buying

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

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The “Unkillable” Plants: How to Aquascape Without CO2 or Chillers

I know what you did. You went on Shopee or Lazada. You saw a packet of “Magic Aquarium Carpet Seeds” for RM2. You bought them. You sprinkled them in your tank. Two weeks later, they rotted, your water turned cloudy, and your fish died. Stop. Real aquascaping is not about magic seeds. It is also

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