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  • How to Set Up a Betta Hospital Tank (Step-by-Step Guide)

    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….

  • The Best (And Worst) Substrates for Your Bearded Dragon

    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…

  • How to Use Aquarium Salt and Catappa Leaves for Healing Bettas

    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…

  • Swim Bladder Disorder in Bettas: What Actually Works

    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…

  • How to Spot a Sick Betta Before It’s Too Late?

    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…