The Porcupine Puffer: The “Smiling Water Puppy” That Inflates
Most fish look like fish. The Porcupine Puffer (Diodon holocanthus) looks like…
The Betta Tail Dictionary: From “Kampung” to “Grand Champion”
You see a Betta for RM 5. You see another one for…
The Picasso Triggerfish: The “Artistic Thug” of the Saltwater Aquarium
If you look at a Picasso Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus aculeatus), it doesn’t look…
Damsels & Chromis: The “Guppies” of the Saltwater World (Cheap, Hardy, and sometimes Evil)
When you start a freshwater tank, you buy a Guppy. It’s cheap,…
BETTA
Is Your Tank Too Deep? Why Bettas Hate “Skyscrapers”
I see this all the time: A customer buys a Hexagon Tank…
The Female Betta: Ugly Duckling or “Sorority” Queen?
Walk into a fish shop. On the top shelf, in tiny glass…
The Plakat Betta: Why the “Short Fin” is the Best Beginner Fish
When you think of a Betta, you imagine long, flowing fins like…
The Betta Fish Feeding Guide: Pellets, Bloodworms, and Why Your Fish is Fat
If there is one way to kill a Betta faster than dirty…
Can Your Betta See At Night? (The Truth About Fish Vision)
We humans are terrified of the dark. We assume our pets are…
Is Your Betta Fighting a Ghost? The Truth About Flaring & Reflection
You walk into your room at night, look at your tank, and…
How Many Times Should a Betta Breathe? (The “Gasp” Test)
One of the most common questions I get is: “Boss, my Betta…
Help! My Betta is Floating Sideways! (The Swim Bladder Guide)
This is the scariest moment for a beginner. You wake up, look…
Why Your Betta Watches You (And Yes, He Recognizes You)
It is a feeling every Betta owner knows. You are sitting at…
The Myth of the “Angry” Betta: Why Your Fish Isn’t Just a Fighter
In Malaysia, we call them “Ikan Laga” (Fighting Fish). The name itself…
“It’s Just a Fish”: Why Losing a Betta Hurts More Than You Expect
“Don’t cry. It was just a fish. We can go to the…
The Quiet Power of Indian Almond Leaves (Ketapang): Why “Teh O” Water is Magic
In the modern aquarium hobby, we are often obsessed with clarity. We…
GUPPY
The Secret to Huge Fry: Best Food for Guppy Fry Growth (Stop Using Flakes)
If you walk into a fish shop and ask, “What should I…
Why Your Guppy Tank Crashes After 3 Months
(Why Your Tank Isn’t as Stable as You Think) There’s a pattern…
Guppy Tail Rotting but Still Eating? (The “Zombie Fish” Mystery)
“Boss, my Guppy looks like a walking dead fish. His tail is…
Do Guppies Need a Heater in Malaysia? (Stop Cooking Your Fish)
If you read any fishkeeping book or watch a YouTube video from…
Can Guppy Fry Survive Without an Air Pump? (The Low-Tech Truth)
If you ask a traditional breeder, they will tell you: “No air…
Why Is My Guppy Swimming Vertically? (3 Quick Fixes Before It Dies)
You look at your tank, and your heart sinks. One of your…
Is She Pregnant or Just Fat? The Definite Guide to Guppy Bellies
If you have female guppies in a tank with a male, the…
Female-Only Guppy Tanks
(Why Stability is the New Beauty) There’s a phase almost every guppy…