#Betta splendens

[waterskies]

Creation of the universe.

I thought of going with something fancy like that, but in the end, I just called it Space Betta.

[aeriona]

Got a fancy new book on fishkeeping over the weekend which prompted this study (that i spent too much time on whoops).

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[headlessandhellbent]

I really don't understand people who own fish but get obnoxiously upset when you try and tell them you need to care for fish.

I'm not talking about forcing someone from plastic or painted decor to a fully planted tank... I'm talking about people who don't cycle and then change water once a year. Or continually dump fist fulls of food into the tank to the point it's accumulating and decaying. Or the people who don't think fish need water conditioner or heaters or filters in general and are happy in a vase. Or flush live fish because they're bored of them. Or who stock carnivores and prey in the same tank and cry all their money got eaten overnight.

Bonus points if people post their stupid fucking opinion that vases are great and their vase fish is happy and thriving to actual fish groups and try and discredit actual fish care.

Like the same people so quick to rush any other sort of pet to the vet will also physically fight you to d e a t h if you even hint that a fish tank needs any sort of routine care.

I can't comprehend how people don't realize fish are alive.

Fish are PETS???? Take care of your fucking pets

/rant

[16sun-in-gemini06]

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[astillnight]

they're soooo gorgeous in the sunlight 😍😍

[nyctibiius]

more of the betta swamp!!

[shrimpapalooza]

💙💙 Beau 💙💙

[ollycoyote]

i got an aquarium light so now there will be endless sylveon pics

[rattini]

Pearl 🦪

[waterskies]

The rage.

The anger.

[victobiousart]

A little girl betta fish plushie! I don't get to make girls very often (and they can be just as gorgeous as the boys!) so it's always a nice change of pace!

Pattern is my own, made with minky fabric 💙💕

[picturesoffishandotherthings]

Piccolos colors changed and moved around a lot since I got him.

If I didn't know, I'd think he's a different fish, but that's just normal with Bettas.

He's also the chillest betta I've ever had, which is the only reason there are Guppys in his tank. Ignored them from day one. The only thing he's ever threatened was my phone.

Addendum: He is a male Plakat Betta

[headlessandhellbent]

I'm not addicted to taking paparazzi photos of him, I swear, he's addicted to the camera.

[fishies-n-shrimpies]

From @cheerfulbettas on tiktok (source)

[iridescentclouds29]

My old betta. He was extremely beautiful.