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purple betta fish

The Enigmatic Allure of Purple Betta Fish: A Dive into Their Unique Genetics

As well as enjoying the experience of keeping a betta fish, many keen betta hobbyists enjoy breeding and crossbreeding their specimens to see what colors and forms can be produced. Now, although betta fish come in a huge range of gorgeous colors and with numerous spectacular tail forms, the purple betta fish is something that’s

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betta fish natural habitat

Bringing a Slice of Serenity: How to Create a Betta Fish Paradise in Your Home Tank

The betta fish, also known as the “Siamese fighting fish,” is popular among fish lovers. These tropical fish are loved for their beautiful colors and vibrant personalities. Despite being one of the most popular aquarium fish, many betta fish owners have little idea of their origins. If you’re wondering about the wild betta fish’s natural

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Betta pugnax

Betta Pugnax Care Guide

The Betta pugnax, or Penang betta, is a species of gourami that comes from Southeast Asia and inhabits fast-flowing forest streams. I spotted these fellows for the first time in a tiny creek in Thailand. They were so well disguised among dead leaves that I only noticed them when one of them flared up at

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Do Betta Fish Play Dead

The Curious Case of Betta Fish: Understanding Their Mysterious Moments

So you’ve just found your beloved new betta fish floating upside down, eyes vacant, seemingly lifeless. Heartbroken, you go to retrieve its little body, but as soon as you do, swoosh! He wriggles away and starts swimming around again as if nothing had happened! Now you’re justifiably confused and worried that something may be wrong

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Bettas and Mollies

Harmony in the Aquarium: Exploring the Compatibility of Bettas and Mollies

Mollies are often thought of as relatively good tankmates for bettas. Their fairly placid nature and robust qualities do make them potential candidates, but there could also be some issues keeping these two species in the same tank together. Should you keep mollies and bettas together? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. That depends a lot on

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