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There is an idea that is singlehandedly the most harmful idea in existence to bettas. This idea is the root for most of the myths and misconceptions about their needs, an idea so intensely misguided that it altered how people … Continue reading →

June 21st marks the XX annual Betta Fish Awareness Day, a day when betta lovers try to raise awareness about the needs of Betta fish and dispel the myths and misconceptions about their care. To celebrate Betta fish on this … Continue reading →

Hello and welcome to BettaSmart, a blog about better Betta fish care. Associated with the BettaSmart Facebook page, formerly Betta Fish Awareness Day, this blog is dedicated to promoting betta welfare and raising awareness about proper Betta fish care. Please … Continue reading →

Renovations to this blog are going to begin in order to provide a higher quality reading experience. Over the next few months, there will be changes made to the articles and possibly the layout of the blog. Additionally, a new … Continue reading →

A Betta splendens in a community tank with neon tetras. Photo by Tumblr One of the most common myths plaguing Betta fish is that they are brutal killers that will tear apart any fish or other creature placed in its … Continue reading →

The following information is taken from a much larger article on this blog and separated like this for ease of finding it. The full article and sources, which cover water quality and the Nitrogen cycle, can be found here. Water … Continue reading →

Betta fish are marketing gold mine. The care myths surrounding this popular pet species have lead to poorly designed and sometimes outright dangerous products that companies claim are specifically created for their well-being. Betta fish are misunderstood. Because they are … Continue reading →

There is a plant that Betta fish enthusiasts have fallen in love with. It is sometimes referred to as the miracle leaf with breeders across the globe claiming its usefulness in creating spawns and citing wondrous healing properties. It is … Continue reading →

Tail biting is self-inflicted damage to the tail of a betta fish. Two common ailments often confused for tail biting are fin/tail rot and torn, or “blown,” fins from swimming. Blown fins is a term “associated with the curious aberration … Continue reading →

Betta splendens are surrounded by myths. Misconceptions about this domesticated Betta species have created a slew of controversies about their care, some perpetuated by confused owners and many perpetuated by fish supply stores. One of the most debated topics on … Continue reading →