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When Beauty Collides: The Tensions Between Angelfish and Betta Fish

Two of the most easily recognizable fish in the freshwater aquarium trade, angelfish, and betta fish are favorite centerpieces for freshwater systems. Both species feature beautiful colorations and displays of finnage and they look spectacular against a backdrop of dense vegetation. But can these two ornate fish live together in the same tank? Unfortunately, no, […]

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Life’s Intricate Tapestry: Embracing the Beauty of Patterns in Our World

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Sherolyn-Basement Bettas These days bettas come in a dizzy array of colors. Many of the Thai breeders are pushing the envelope and getting colors and combinations of colors not even dreamed about a few years ago. The IBC does have classes for patterned fish. The classes currently included in the standards are Butterfuly, Bicolor, Multi

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Harmony in the Aquarium: Exploring the Relationship Between Glofish and Bettas

Species, Tank Mates

If you’re looking for a pet fish that’s a little more exciting than a standard goldfish, there are plenty of fantastic and eye-catching specimens from which to choose. In a completely biased opinion, two of the most splendid freshwater fish are the glofish and betta. What Is a Betta Fish? A betta, or the Siamese

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The Enigmatic Whiteseam Fighter: A Journey into Caring for Betta Albimarginata

Species, Care

The Betta albimarginata is a wild-type betta native to Indonesia. I can guess what you’re thinking, another betta species? But trust me when I say this type of betta is worth your time! Once I saw a Betta albimarginata for the first time, I knew I had to add it to my betta collection. It’s

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The Hidden Elegance of Cambodian Bettas: A Journey Through Their Genetics and Legacy

Species

If you’re new to betta-keeping, you’re most likely in awe at the amazing range of colors and tail forms. And all those fantastic species variants come with some pretty fancy names too, such as pineapples, metallics, piebald, butterfly, and the exotically named Cambodian. In this article, we take a look at the Cambodian betta in

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A Journey into the Colorful World of Rosetail Betta Care

Care, Species

The rosetail betta, also known as the rose petal betta, is one of the newer varieties of the ever-popular betta fish widely available on the aquarium market. With their large flowing D-shaped caudal fin, these fish are really a spectacle to see in the home aquarium. However, this beauty comes at a price, and many

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Embracing Betta Hendra: Nurturing a New Aquatic Companion

Species, Care

A Betta hendra? What’s one of those?! – Okay, whew! Glad you asked! So it’s not just me that had never heard of this species? All joking aside, the Betta hendra is not a commonly known species. That could very well be because they were discovered only recently. However, they’re truly beautiful fish that everyone

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The Allure of the Bullet Betta: A Fascinating Journey into This Unique Fish

Species

You’ll see many varieties of betta fish for sale in those little betta boxes both in your local fish store and online, and one of those is the bullet betta. But what is a bullet betta? Can you breed them? Where can you buy one? Read on to find out the answers to these questions

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The Secrets Behind Betta Fish: A Journey Through Color and Genetics

Species

Betta fish are some of the most colorful and unique fish available in the freshwater aquarium hobby. But what causes these patterns and how have they changed from their wild ancestors? There is a lot of science that goes into breeding betta fish, specifically genetics. Most hobbyists don’t question the beautiful and vibrant colors of

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The Mystery of Your Betta’s Circular Dance

Species, Disease, Water

Betta fish are generally hardy characters, provided you give them the right tank conditions, keep their water clean and toxin-free, and give your pet a nutritious, well-balanced diet. However, if you notice your betta fish is swimming in circles, that might be a sign of a problem. Read this guide to discover some of the

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