By Alex Nigro Just because it doesn’t have fur, doesn’t mean it isn’t a living being deserving of having humane care. It is crucial that the bettas in cups come to an end. A “tank” the size of a small drink causes major stress, poor health due to terrible water quality, and inappropriate care examples for customers. They say that it is temporary, but for a lot of fish, “temporary” becomes a lifetime. First, confinement as small as twelve to sixteen ounces is stressful. Betta

By Conner Tighe If you have ever looked into your betta’s tank and noticed a cluster of tiny bubbles floating at the surface, you may have wondered what your fish was doing. These bubbles are called a bubble nest, and they are one of the most recognizable behaviors associated with male bettas. Bubble nests are a natural part of betta reproductive behavior. In the wild, male bettas build these nests to hold and protect eggs after spawning. Even when a male betta lives alone, h

By Oxley Wahler This article was written following a conversation with the manager of Aquarium Paradise in Lakewood, Washington. Alternatives to Betta Cups “Bettas are a lot like the pit bulls of the fish world,” the owner of the family-run aquatics store, Aquarium Paradise, says. Males in particular can be feisty, but they also get a bad reputation that often leads to lowered standards of care. And like pit bulls, bettas all have their own individual temperaments and persona