CareGuides
Simple care sheets from our shop. Pick your pet.
Lives2–4 yrs
Betta care
Bettas are easy, but they need clean, warm, conditioned water and small meals.
- Water25–30 °CRoom temp is fine, no heater
- Tank5 L+10 L or more is best
- Food2–3 pelletsOnce or twice a day
- TankmatesNoneOne betta per tank
First day home
- Prepare the tankFill it with conditioned water.
- Float the bagKeep it closed in the tank for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Net the fish inGently. Don't pour in the bag water.
- No food todayStart feeding on day two.
Tank
- One betta per tank. Two males will fight.
- Use a lid with a small air gap. Bettas can jump.
- Gentle filter only, or none. Strong current tires them out.
- Soft plants and a leaf to rest on. No sharp decor.
Water
- Add anti-chlorine to tap water, every time.
- New water should feel the same temperature as the tank.
- Never use soap. Rinse with plain water only.
- Keep the tank away from aircon, fans, windows and sun.
Feeding
A betta's stomach is the size of its eye.
- Remove leftover food after 5 minutes.
- Skip feeding 1 day a week.
- Overfeeding is the most common reason bettas get sick.
Water changes
Half, every 3 daysUnder 10 L, no filter
A quarter, once a week10 L or more, with a filter
Message us right away if your betta is
- Not eating for 2 days or more
- Lying at the bottom, fins held tight
- Showing white spots like salt
- Torn, ragged or "melting" fins
- Swollen, or scales sticking out like a pinecone
- Gasping at the surface all the time
First aid: do a water change with conditioned water, stop feeding for a day, then send us a photo or video.
Printed care sheetA printed copy comes with our Budget and Nano starter sets.
Lives2–3 yrs
Hamster care
Curious and full of personality. They need the right setup and a calm routine.
- Cage floor45 × 30 cm+Bigger is happier
- Wheel18–24 cmSolid, never wire
- Room18–24 °CNo drafts
- ActiveAt nightNocturnal
The golden rules
- Never wake a sleeping hamster. They can bite.
- Syrian hamsters must live alone.
- Bigger cage, happier hamster.
- Solid wheel only. No wire wheels.
- Watch them daily. Small changes matter.
Handling
- Wait 3 to 5 daysLet them settle in first.
- Sniff testLet them sniff your hand.
- EveningsWhen they are naturally active.
- 10 to 15 minutesShort sessions. Always sit low.
Cage setup
- Bedding 5 to 20 cm deep.
- At least one enclosed hideout.
- Water bottle or heavy bowl, always fresh.
- Tunnels, a sand bath and chew toys. Their teeth never stop growing.
Best bedding
- Paper-based bedding
- Aspen wood shavings
- Organic soil and coconut fiber mix
Never: cedar or pine shavings, cotton fluff, wire wheels.
Food
Every day
1 to 2 teaspoons of hamster mix or lab blocks. Scatter it so they forage.
Small treats, 2–3 times a week
- Broccoli, cucumber, carrot
- Apple, blueberry, strawberry (no seeds)
- Plain cooked chicken, mealworms, boiled egg
- Oats, plain rice, millet
Never feed
- Citrus fruits
- Onion, garlic or leek
- Chocolate or candy
- Almonds
- Iceberg lettuce
- Sticky foods
Message us right away if you see
- Wet tail (diarrhea near the tail). Needs an urgent vet visit.
- Not using the wheel for 2 or more nights
- Labored breathing or wheezing
- Overgrown teeth or drooling
- Sudden weight loss or lethargy
Daily
- Fresh water
- Evening meal
- Spot-clean soiled bedding
- Check for unusual behavior
Weekly
- Full cage clean, fresh bedding
- Check teeth, coat and weight
- Wash the bowl and bottle
- Refresh the sand bath
- Check the cheek pouches
Tank basics
The habits that keep a small tank clean and its fish healthy.
- Every refillAnti-chlorineIn tap water, every time
- New waterSame tempAs the tank water
- CleaningNo soapPlain water only
- Leftovers5 minThen take them out
Where to put it
- Indoors, away from aircon, fans, windows and direct sun.
- On cold or rainy nights, move it to a warmer spot.
Setting it up
- A lid with a small air gap.
- A gentle filter. Strong current tires small fish out.
- Soft plants and smooth decor.
New fish
- Float the closed bag 15 to 20 minutes.
- Net the fish in. Don't pour in the bag water.
- No food on the first day.
Questions? Message us on Messenger and send a photo or video.