Author: Muntaseer Rahman

I have been keeping exotic pets such as shrimps, snails, crabs, crayfish, etc. for many years now. I’ve fallen in love with these pets. I really believe that these pets deserve more care and attention from us. It is very important that people know how to take care of them properly. That’s why I’ve created this website to share my knowledge with you.

  • Why Every Betta Tank Needs a Heater and Filter

    ByMuntaseer Rahman

    Look, I know what you’re thinking. You saw that gorgeous betta fish at the pet store, sitting in a tiny cup, and the employee said something like “Oh yeah, bettas are super easy! They can live in a bowl, no equipment needed.” That’s the same kind of advice that led me to kill my first…

  • Why Bowls Kill Bettas: The 5-Gallon Minimum Explained

    ByMuntaseer Rahman

    Look, I’m not here to shame anyone who’s kept a betta in a bowl. I did it too. We all did. Those pet store displays with the cute little bowls and the plants on top made it seem like bettas were basically aquatic houseplants that needed nothing but water and occasional feeding. Turns out we…

  • Safe Decorations and Plants for a Betta-Friendly Tank

    ByMuntaseer Rahman

    Look, I’m going to be straight with you: setting up a betta tank is like childproofing a house, except your toddler has flowing fins that cost $20 and can tear on literally anything. I learned this the hard way when I bought what I thought was the coolest castle decoration from the pet store. My…

  • Pink Betta Fish: Rare Varieties, Types & Colors [With Pictures]

    ByMuntaseer Rahman

    So you’re scrolling through fish pics online and suddenly a pink betta shows up on your feed. Your brain does a double-take. Pink? Like, actual cotton-candy pink? Here’s the thing: pink bettas are basically the unicorns of the fish world. They’re ridiculously rare, super confusing, and half the time what people call “pink” isn’t even…

  • The Truth About Betta Tank Size and Why 1 Gallon is Never Enough

    ByMuntaseer Rahman

    Look, we need to talk about something that’s been bothering me for years. You walk into any pet store and there they are—beautiful bettas swimming in tiny plastic cups like they’re at some kind of underwater prison. And right next to them? Those “cute” one-gallon tanks shaped like lightbulbs or flower vases. The store employee…

  • Betta Filter Maintenance: What to Change and What to Leave Alone

    ByMuntaseer Rahman

    Look, I need to tell you something that’s going to sound crazy. That filter cartridge the company tells you to replace every month? You shouldn’t be changing it at all. Not for months. Maybe not for years. I know, I know. The package says monthly replacement. The pet store employee probably told you the same…

  • How to Handle Ammonia Spikes in Your Betta Tank

    ByMuntaseer Rahman

    Picture this: you walk over to check on your beautiful betta, and instead of their usual sassy greeting, they’re hanging out at the bottom of the tank looking like they just got hit by a truck. You grab your test kit (because you’re a responsible fish parent), and boom – ammonia levels are through the…

  • The Complete Betta Tank Cycling Guide for Beginners

    ByMuntaseer Rahman

    So you walked into a pet store for dog food and somehow walked out with a betta fish. Sound familiar? You’re not alone, friend. But now you’re staring at your beautiful new fish buddy, frantically googling “what the heck is tank cycling,” and wondering if you’ve accidentally signed up for a chemistry degree. Here’s the…