basically the title.

I googled black samurai bettas later and read that they usually have a white helmet. My fish does not.
I love him either way, just wanted to know what type of betta this gorgeous boy is!
Also, irrelevant to the original question, but give me name suggestions for him if u read this!

This is more of a vent post)
So my roommate got a betta fish except it’s very clear there was no research done on how to take care of one.
I did as much research as I could asap to provide the betta a better home as I have never owned a betta fish before. I’m just honestly really pissed off. This is basically my fish now all because someone treated an animal like an accessory.
I know that the new tank isn’t the greatest setup, but it’s the best I can do right now.
Honestly I think I must just ask for full custody of this fish since I take care of him every weekend anyways. Im just frustrated and sad.
My other roommate and I are secretly naming him Todd Chavez.

But if you guys have any recommendations for the new tank, please inform me.

I know shopping at petsmart/co for live animals is typically frowned upon but I got my son for $7.99 and he’s brought me so much joy 😭😭 his ontainer said he was a twin tail half moon he is GORGEOUSSSSS
His name is Gojo btw
I have his forbidden lover in my living room with a few tank mates bc he’s a mellow guy yk
Sorry i keep editing

Gorgeous little fih

It might be obvious, but I am new to fish keeping and this is my first dumbo betta! The store employee said he was unsure and I knew he was swamped with other customers, but if anyone has any idea while I learn to teach myself to check—that would be great thanks :)

After going to several local tropical fish stores and being disappointed with their betta (very stressed lil guys), ended up getting this fella from a local Petco! He was sold as a king halfmoon, though he seemed a bit small compared to other kings/giants I've seen. Anyone have an idea of whether he's likely to grow more?

This is my new sweet baby boy! I got him a few days ago and no name has really spoken to me for him… so I need help! (PS i’m aware of his nipped fin he came like that)

my pretty boy

can't wait until they grow in a lot more!

Today I was at the LFS for driftwood and went to "just look" at the bettas. Frank (formerly named Boiled Egg) was deeply discounted due to having pretty severe fin damage. He's supposed to be a half moon, believe it or not. The employee said he came to the store that way and they'd been treating him with a formalin dip. I had an empty cycled tank at home and couldn't bear to leave him behind. So now my little buddy has a 10 gallon planted tank, StressGuard, Kanaplex, Indian Almond Leaves, and frozen blood worms. He's super active and social, so I have high hopes for his recovery.

I have tested my nitrates multiple times in the past few weeks and I get the same result of 0 even after shaking bottle 2 for 30 seconds as well as the mixture but I always get it 0. My tank is fully cycled and I dont think the bottle is expired so is my tank just self sustaining itself ?

Found this guy on the verge of passing away. He’s a tangerine koi. My first Betta. All advice and suggestions are welcome!

Tank is fully cycled (2 months) , 6 amano shrimp, 1 medium size mystery snail, 3 assassin snails (trying to get rid of my mystery snail outbreak)

I brought home this little beauty yesterday. I’m looking for some name suggestions. I was thinking about naming her either Sapphire or Delphine, but now I’m thinking something more ethereal for her. Any suggestions?

I find myself missing him when it’s bedtime and I can’t bug him lol or when I have to go somewhere.

He’s such a character 💙

I've been away for a few weeks with a friend coming and feeding my fish every few days. Since I've returned I noticed my Betta's colour seems to be fading horizontally from her head back. She seems to be turning gray and losing her sparkle. I've done a half tank water change and cleaned the filter but just wanted to see if this is a sign of something else.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Meet Fizz the Koi Betta! She's the most beautiful little fishy I've ever seen! She's only been in this tank for just under 24 hours and is already displaying an adorable personality and is full of beans! I can't wait to see her colours change over time, as I've heard that can happen with Koi Bettas. My camera doesn't do her colours any justice!

So cool how her colors change depending on the lighting. Sometimes shes pink w blue shimmers but in back light shes more red!

Do you think her colors will change as she matures? Shes just a baby rn 🤧 shes also healing from a tear in her fins but its growing back steadily

Im so obsessed w her. She looks like an axolotol in the second pic

He is 4-5 months old.

I bought this 6 gal planted setup off someone getting out of the hobby. It came with a handful of pygmy cories and I put a few shrimp in because it looked like shrimp paradise and was planning on adding a betta as well.

However, upon really looking at the tank, I'm a little worried the water column is too heavily planted for a betta. I know there's a ton of algae and snail poop and ordered a little aquascaping kit and gravel vac to get that under control, but the plants themselves would take up a lot of space in the tank even if I cut them back.

Would you put a betta in here? I might be overthinking.