Part I: All About Bettas.Chapter 1: The Jewel of the Orient.The Betta Family.A History of Betta Keeping.Betta Fighting.A Suitable Environment.Chapter 2: Betta Basics.What Is a Betta?Body Functions.

A Betta's Senses.The Labyrinth Organ.Chapter 3: Bettas and Their Tankmates.Varieties of Bettas.Betta Color Patterns.Tankmates for Bettas.Part II: Setting Up the Aquarium.Chapter 4: Understanding Aquarium Equipment.

Things to Think About.Tank Types.Substrate.Filtration Systems.Three Types of Filtration.Heaters.Lighting.Other Equipment.

Chapter 5: Ready for Setup.The Stand and Tank.Decorations.Aeration.Water Quality.The Nitrogen Cycle.Adding Fish.Chapter 6: Plants for the Betta Tank.

Purchasing Plants.Aquascaping.Popular Plants for the Betta Tank.Keeping Plants Healthy.Chapter 7: Bringing Your Betta Home.Choosing the Right Dealer.How to Pick a Healthy Fish.How Many Is Too Many?The Healthy Betta.

The Trip Home.New Tank Syndrome.Quarantining New Fish.Into the Tank.Part III: Keeping Your Betta Healthy and Happy.Chapter 8: Feeding Your Betta.A Betta's Nutritional Needs.Feeding Schedule.

A Varied Diet.Algae.Appetite Loss.Chapter 9: Healthy Tank, Healthy Fish.Examining Your Fish.Maintaining a Healthy Tank.Common Illnesses.A Quick Reference Guide to Diseases.

Other Causes of Disease.A Hospital Tank.Treatment Tips.Chapter 10: Breeding Your Bettas.Mouthbrooders.Nest Builders.The Breeding Room.Selecting Breeding Stock.

Setting Up a Breeding Tank.Conditioning Breeders.Introducing Bettas to the Breeding Tank.Spawning Rituals.Caring for the Eggs.Caring for the Fry.Appendix: Learning More About Your Betta.Books.

Magazines.Internet Resources.Clubs and Organizations.Index.