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Can Platies and Bettas Live Together? (Tips to Make It Work)

July 17, 2023 by Jeff

Betta fish are notorious for getting violent when it comes to protecting their territory. You can’t keep two male bettas together, but is it possible to keep a betta with platies? The quick answer is yes, you can if you introduce them properly! Today, we discuss the steps and requirements for keeping platies and bettas … Read more

Gouramis vs. Bettas (The Key Differences and Similarities)

February 10, 2022February 7, 2022 by Jeff

Both gouramis and bettas are incredibly popular fish. These two fish are quite common, and you might even be wondering about owning both of them. In some ways, gouramis and bettas seem to be similar. They do have many things in common, but they’re different in some important ways. Read on to learn about gourami … Read more