The Ultimate Betta Handbook

Master the Art of Keeping Betta Fish with Richard James.

Betta fish are among the most recognisable and rewarding fish in the aquarium hobby, but they are also surrounded by outdated advice and misinformation. From tiny bowls and unsuitable tank mates to confusion over feeding, water quality and behaviour, getting reliable answers is not always easy.

Whether you are preparing for your very first Betta or you are an experienced keeper looking to learn more about breeding, behaviour and some of the lesser-known Betta species, The Ultimate Betta Handbook is your complete practical guide.

Written by Richard James, creator of the YouTube channel FishKeepingAnswers, the book draws on more than 30 years of fishkeeping experience and a lifelong fascination with Bettas. It is designed to help you move beyond simply keeping a Betta alive and instead provide the environment, diet and care it needs to genuinely thrive.

Inside, you will discover:

✅ The Perfect Betta Setup: Practical guidance on aquarium size, filtration, heating, lighting, plants, decorations and water conditions.

✅ Choosing a Healthy Betta: Learn where to buy your fish, what signs of good health to look for, and how to choose between the many colours, fin types and varieties available.

✅ Feeding & Maintenance: Understand what Bettas should eat, how to feed them correctly and how to keep their aquarium clean, stable and healthy.

✅ Health & Disease: Recognise common illnesses and warning signs, learn how to be prepared and discover why prevention is often better than cure.

✅ Breeding Bettas: Follow the process from selecting and conditioning a breeding pair through spawning, post-spawning care and raising the fry.

✅ Behaviour & Tank Mates: Better understand Betta temperament and discover which fish, shrimp and snails may be suitable companions — and when your Betta is better kept alone.

✅ Go Beyond Betta splendens: Discover fascinating alternative species including Betta imbellis, Betta smaragdina, Betta mahachaiensis, Betta macrostoma and more.

Book Details:

• Length: 140+ Pages
• Visuals: 70+ Full-colour photographs, diagrams and images
• Also Includes: Betta fish supplies checklist and glossary of important Betta-keeping terms.

Take the guesswork out of Betta keeping. Download your copy today and give your Betta the care it deserves.