Betta

Common Names: Betta, Siamese Fighting Fish
Scientific Name: Betta splendens
Maximum Size: 2.5 inches
Minimum Tank Size:  2 gallons
Temperature Range:  70 – 85°F
pH Range: 9 – 7.5
Water Hardness: 5 – 20 dH
Temperament: Peaceful to some, aggressive to others
Lifespan: 2 – 3 years (sometimes longer)
Origin: Thailand

Betta splendins

Aquarium Setup:
Bettas are often kept in small bowls, however the smallest tank they should be kept in is two gallons, but they will do much better in larger aquariums. Bettas will jump out of their tanks if they aren’t covered well. Just be sure there is enough space between the lid and the water to allow the Betta to breathe.

Tank Mates/Community:
A Betta will generally get along with other tropical fish unless they have large fins, in which cases the Betta Betta splendinswill harass them and bite their fins. Avoid mixing a Betta with fish like guppies, angel fish and goldfish.

Diet:
Bettas are primarily carnivorous and will do well on flakes, freeze dried shrimp and bloodworms, and even some live food. Be sure that you feed your Betta with specially formulated food as proper nutrition will enable them to maintain their nice colors.

Behavior:
A male Betta will fight unmercifully with another male, usually until one or more of them are fatally injured. Sometimes the females will also fight each other. In a community a male Betta usually does well with female Bettas, however you should watch them closely to make sure that they get along.

Color:
Aquarists have been selectively breeding the Betta to develop coloring and fin shape for more than 100 years. The results of these efforts can be seen in the striking coloration and long fins of Bettas available Betta splendinstoday. The females are also brightly colored, but to less a degree than the males. Females have shorter, more blunt fins.

Interesting:

The Betta is second in popularity as a pet only to the Goldfish. People enjoy the Betta because of its exotic look and beautiful colors.

The Betta is a labyrinthine (Air Breathing) fish. It has an organ just behind its eyes that allows it to take in air from outside the water and extract the oxygen from it. This capability allows the Betta to thrive in low oxygen level water and explains why you see them near the surface so often.



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Betta Delta Tail Female - Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta Delta Tail Female – Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta Delta Tail- Female Also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, Combattant (Canada), Trey kroem phloek (Cambodia), or C  lia thia (Vietnam). Unlike most fish, Bettas breathe from the water’s surface with their labyrinth organ instead of through their gills. The Delta Tail Betta has a distinctly triangular shaped tail with crisp edges and sharp angles. The tail of a Delta is symmetrical, and although the angle is generally wide they are generally 130ø or less in tail span. Anything more than 130ø but less than 170ø is considered a Super Delta Tail Betta. Female Bettas are best housed with other female Bettas and other peaceful species in a tank with plants and very little current.

Betta Delta Tail Male - Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta Delta Tail Male – Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta Delta Tail- Male Also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, Combattant (Canada), Trey kroem phloek (Cambodia), or C  lia thia (Vietnam). The Male Betta is well known for its jewel-bright colors and spectacular finnage. Unlike most fish, they breathe from the water’s surface with their labyrinth organ instead of through their gills. Delta Tails have a distinctly triangular-shaped tail with crisp edges and sharp angles. The tail of a Delta is symmetrical, and although the angle is generally wide they are generally 130ø or less in tail span. Anything more than 130ø but less than 170ø is considered a Super Delta Tail Betta. Bettas will “flare” their fins when disturbed or threatened. The male Betta will attack another Betta and have been known to attack similar-looking fish. It is recommended that only one male Betta is housed in an aquarium with plants and very little current.

Betta Halfmoon Male - Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta Halfmoon Male – Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta Halfmoon- Male Also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, Combattant (Canada), Trey kroem phloek (Cambodia), or C  lia thia (Vietnam). The Male Betta is well known for its jewel-bright colors and spectacular fins. Unlike most fish, Bettas breathe from the water’s surface with their labyrinth organ instead of through their gills. As the name suggests, the Halfmoon Betta has a large tail in the shape of a halfmoon. The angle is from 170ø to a perfect 180ø tail span. This tail variation is one of the most beautiful, yet fragile of the Bettas.Bettas will “flare” their fins when disturbed or threatened. The male Betta will attack another Betta and have been known to attack similar-looking fish. It is recommended that only one male Betta is housed in an aquarium with plants and very little current.

Betta Male - Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta Male – Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta- Male Also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, Combattant (Canada), Trey kroem phloek (Cambodia), or C  lia thia (Vietnam). The Male Betta is well known for its jewel-bright colors and spectacular fins. Unlike most fish, they breathe from the water’s surface with their labyrinth organ instead of through their gills. Bettas will “flare” their fins when disturbed or threatened. The Male Betta will attack another Betta and have been known to attack similar-looking fish. It is recommended that only one Male Betta is housed in an aquarium with plants and very little current.

Betta Female - Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta Female – Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Female Betta Also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, Combattant (Canada), Trey kroem phloek (Cambodia), or C  lia thia (Vietnam). Unlike most fish, Bettas breathe from the water’s surface with their labyrinth organ instead of through their gills. The Female Betta has finnage that is closest to the original form of bettas being short finned. Female Bettas are best housed with other female Bettas and other peaceful species in a tank with plants and very little current.

Betta Halfmoon Female - Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta Halfmoon Female – Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta Halfmoon- Female Also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, Combattant (Canada), Trey kroem phloek (Cambodia), or C  lia thia (Vietnam). Unlike most fish, Bettas breathe from the water’s surface with their labyrinth organ instead of through their gills. As the name suggests, the Halfmoon Betta has a large tail in the shape of a halfmoon. The angle is from 170ø to a perfect 180ø tail span. This tail variation is one of the most beautiful, yet fragile of the Bettas. Female Bettas are best housed with other female Bettas and other peaceful species in a tank with plants and very little current.

Betta Crown Tail Female - Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta Crown Tail Female – Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta Crown Tail- Female Also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, Combattant (Canada), Trey kroem phloek (Cambodia), or C  lia thia (Vietnam). Unlike most fish, Bettas breathe from the water’s surface with their labyrinth organ instead of through their gills. The Crown Tail Betta has a stunning tail of long fringes that vary from single or double ray patterns and comes in a wide range of colors. Female Bettas are best housed with other female Bettas and other peaceful species in a tank with plants and very little current.

Betta Crown Tail Male - Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta Crown Tail Male – Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta Crown Tail- Male Also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, Combattant (Canada), Trey kroem phloek (Cambodia), or C  lia thia (Vietnam). The Male Betta is well known for its jewel-bright colors and spectacular fins. Unlike most fish, they breathe from the water’s surface with their labyrinth organ instead of through their gills. Crown Tail Bettas have stunning tails with single or double ray patterns in a range of colors. Bettas will “flare” their fins when disturbed or threatened. The male Betta will attack another Betta and have been known to attack similar-looking fish. It is recommended that only one male Betta is housed in an aquarium with plants and very little current.

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