Ammonia burns on betta: How to protect your fish before it’s too late!
Just last week, I’m staring into my tank like I always do, doing that quiet little mental check-in we all ...
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Female betta in community tank: Why it works (when everyone says it won’t)
Back when I was new to the hobby, I figured female bettas were just the quieter, plainer sisters of the ...
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Giant betta fish: The super-sized showstopper your tank’s been missing (a complete guide)
There’s a certain magic in the way a Betta splendens moves, a flash of brilliant hues and a graceful undulation ...
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Peace lily plant with betta fish: You’ll never guess what happened when I put a houseplant in my betta tank!
So you’re thinking about jazzing up your betta’s pad, huh? Let me tell you, the idea of pairing a peace ...
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Twintail halfmoon betta: The showstopper your tank’s been waiting for (A complete guide)
There’s something about a Twintail Halfmoon Betta that stops you mid-step. I remember leaning over a tank at a local ...
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Dalmatian molly fish: A complete guide that they don’t tell you at the pet store
I still remember the first time I spotted a Dalmatian Molly, pun totally intended. I was picking up java moss ...
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Hooked on puffers: Why tank size matters for pea puffers
The first time I brought home a pea puffer, I plopped the little guy into a sleek 3-gallon nano tank ...
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Electric yellow cichlid: A complete guide
The first time I saw an electric yellow cichlid (Labidochromis caeruleus), I was amazed. Its striking yellow body glowed like ...
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What do pom pom crabs eat (avoid these 3 common feeding mistakes)
The first time I saw a Pom Pom Crab (Lybia spp.), I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. ...
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7 Pea puffer tank mates that actually work (No more fin-nipping!)
I’ll never forget the first time I introduced a pea puffer into a community tank. I had done my research, ...
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