Students will learn about the characteristics of commonly bred bettas in captivity, their natural habitat and how they are bred. How to take good care of a pet betta with minimal expense and best practices with a focus on maintaining healthy and happy fish.  We will learn common mistakes people make and myths about keeping bettas that people often share.

I am the Vice President of the Raleigh Aquarium Society and I have kept fish my entire life.  I have 31 aquariums that I maintain currently and several betta friends that keep me company on my desk.  I am a certified high school science teacher who has taught Aquatic science for many years and I am also the sponsor for the Aquarium club at my school.