Bettas are some of the most popular fish beginner “aquariumists” purchase. It’s easy to see why! These fish are true beauties, as they float effortlessly and elegantly in an aquarium. They are entertaining to observe as they swim with a sassy confidence around their tank. That’s not all though, it has been proven that owning fish (like bettas) has many health benefits. Owning one will improve your mood and reduces stress and anxiety. So they look beautiful, are said to be easy to care for, and they are readily available at most pet shops. While this is all mostly true, their care should definitely be taken seriously. Caring for a betta is not as simple as putting one of these guys or girls in a fishbowl and dropping in a few flakes or pellets every day. These sassy fish have bright personalities that require the proper environment to flourish. This book will hold your hand through the entire process of caring for a betta. You will learn all about these magical fish. This book has been written to help you care for your Betta and assure its survival for the happiness of everyone.
Thomas Boyd was raised by his mother's family due to his father's death before he was born. While still in school, he and a friend enlisted in the US Marine Corps and saw service in France, where he was gassed in 1918.
Upon discharge from the occupation forces in 1919, Boyd tried several occupations before becoming a writer for newspapers in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. He opened a bookstore, Kilmarnock Books, in St. Paul, which became the locus of literary figures, including Sinclair Lewis. He was urged to write and produced the 1923 novel, Through the Wheat, based in part on his own war experiences.
Boyd later remarried and became interested in Socialist causes during the Depression, eventually running as the Communist candidate for governor of Vermont.