Your betta looks rough. Maybe you spotted fin rot creeping in, or he’s floating sideways like a tiny submarine that forgot how submarines work. Now you’re scrambling to figure out what a hospital tank even is, and whether you need one ASAP. Here’s the deal: a hospital tank is basically your betta’s personal recovery room….
So you’ve got a bearded dragon and you’re staring at the bottom of their tank thinking, “what the heck do I put down there?” Trust me, I get it. Walk into any pet store and you’ll see 47 different options, each claiming to be the “ultimate” choice for your scaly friend. Here’s the truth: picking…
Your betta looks like someone dragged him through a fight he didn’t ask for. Fins ragged, maybe some white fuzz creeping in, and he’s swimming like he just doesn’t care anymore. You panic. Internet rabbit hole time. And suddenly everyone’s screaming about two things: aquarium salt and Indian almond leaves (also called catappa leaves, because…
Look, I get it – you walk into a pet store and suddenly that plastic rock costs $40, and you’re wondering if they’re selling you the actual moon or just some molded foam. Your bearded dragon needs stuff to climb on, hide under, and lounge around like the tiny prehistoric boss they are, but you…
Look, I get it. Nobody wakes up excited about talking poop. But if you’re a bearded dragon owner, checking out your scaly buddy’s bathroom habits is about as important as checking your bank balance before a big purchase. Here’s the thing: your beardie’s poop tells a story. A gross story, sure, but one that could…
Your betta’s doing the underwater version of a drunk walk. Floating sideways. Sinking like a stone. Maybe doing the full upside-down fish float that makes you think he’s dead until he suddenly moves and scares you half to death. Welcome to swim bladder disorder, the most stressful thing to watch since you accidentally started a…
Your bearded dragon is pawing at the glass like it’s trying to escape the Matrix. You’re watching this happen and thinking, “Am I the worst dragon parent ever, or is my beardie just weird?” Plot twist: your dragon is probably just bored out of its scaly mind, and it’s trying to tell you something. That…
You wake up excited to feed your bearded dragon, but they’re still in their hide. Again. It’s been three days since they’ve eaten, and they’re sleeping like they just ran a marathon. Your mind races: Is this normal? Are they dying? Did you mess up? Take a breath. Your dragon is probably fine, but let’s…
You know that moment when you walk up to your betta’s tank and something just feels off? Maybe your usually vibrant red buddy looks a little washed out today, or they’re hanging at the bottom instead of greeting you with their usual sass. Here’s the thing: bettas are basically the drama queens of the fish…
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