The bettas we find in pet stores and in the retail market only represent a fraction of the various types of bettas that can be found. Some types are rather common and are likely to be found in these types of stores. Others may require the help of a betta breeder. Betta splendens is the ...
The Siamese fighting fish, also known as betta splendens or simply betta, is one of the most popular fish for home aquariums. Because it is such a hardy, beautiful fish, it is ideal for beginners who are learning the works of proper fish care. The betta is an ancient species, selectively bred for hundreds of ...
Bettas (also called Siamese fighting fish) are arguably one of the easiest pet fish to care for. That doesn’t mean you should ignore their care or keep them in the tiny plastic bubbles that pet stores sell them in. But, compared to most other fish species, bettas will not need fancy food, a frantic eye ...
There are a lot of different kinds of Betta fish with a wide variety of colors and tail shapes. The most common Bettas are Betta Splendens, as well as Betta Bellica. Kinds of Bettas – Betta Splendens These Bettas are from the coast of Thailand, grow to an estimated three inches, and typically survive around ...
If you ever see your male betta (Siamese fighting fish or Betta splendens) making a bubble nest, be glad. This is a sign that your male betta is healthy and hopeful. He thinks his territory is good enough to make baby bettas (betta fry) and, no matter how small the tank or bowl, he is ...
Gouramis can eat many of the same foods of other tropical freshwater fish. Pet shops sometimes claim that feeding gouramis is exactly like feeding bettas. Although gouramis are in the Ananbantid family, closely related to the betta (Betta splendens), they do better on a slightly different diet than a betta would. They can not only ...
Male Bettas (Siamese fighting fish or Betta splendens) are kept for their beauty and low maintenance requirements. But you still need care, attention and money in order to successfully keep a male betta. There are many misconceptions about how to take care of Bettas, which will be cleared up here. Bettas Can Live In Those ...
Siamese Fighting Fish Fact Sheet “Betta splendens“ Introduction There are several species in the genus ‘Betta’, but the best known and most spectacular is the “Siamese Fighting Fish”; Betta splendens; the splendid Betta. This fish comes from Thailand and the old name of Thailand was “Siam”. Other names for this fish are: “Japanese Fighting Fish”, ...
Tired of those dull, boring gold fish that swim around mindlessly? Looking for a new, entertaining pet that is easy to take care of? Buy a betta! Betta splendens, commonly referred to as bettas are the fish you see in stores kept in cups, away from the others so no fighting or killing occurs. These ...