We Lost Gerald the Betta to a Bad Starter Kit. Then I Got Obsessive.

After losing Gerald the betta to a cheap starter kit, I tested 8 budget aquarium setups under $100. Here’s which ones won’t kill your fish.

I Killed My First Betta and Spent 90 Days Making Sure It Wouldn’t Happen Again

My first blackwater attempt caused a pH crash that nearly killed my tetras. After 90 days of trial and error, here’s what actually works.