Love the Sky

What I say: Oh, betta are very easy to keep!

What I mean: As fish go, betta are very easy to keep.

What I'm terrified people actually hear: Betta are basically pet rocks.

What I say: They don't need a ton of space,...

What I mean: 5 gallons isn't a huge tank,...

What I'm terrified people actually hear: A 1 gallon bowl is basically spoiling them,...

What I say: ...they're forgiving of water conditions,...

What I mean: ...they don't need RO water like discus, and if your ammonia ticks to one part per googleplex, they won't keel over,...

What I'm terrified people actually hear: *something something, water buffalo hoofprints*

What I say: ...and they don't have a fancy diet.

What I mean: ...and they don't require live food like pea puffers. In fact, a jar of high-quality pellets is all you need.

What I'm terrified people actually hear: ...and that 5 year old jar of goldfish flakes in your closet will be fine.

What I say: If you're interested, I'd love to help you shop around.

What I mean: Please bring me. My multiple tank syndrome is flaring up and I'm afraid this is the only cure.