Bettas have lots of quirks, and each fish has its own distinct personality. That’s one reason why these beautiful fish make such great pets. After all, not only do they look stunning, but betta fish are actually very interactive with their owners. You can even train your betta to perform simple tricks! Who knew that […]
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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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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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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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Believe it or not, gouramis are actually related to betta fish; they both belong to the Anabantidae family, also known as labyrinth fish after their specially modified lung organ that allows them to breathe atmospheric air. While blue gouramis are usually seen as community fish, betta fish are known as being solitary fish that can’t
Like many betta fish owners, you might wonder if your beloved pet takes time to hibernate during winter. But do bettas notice the changing seasons from within their tank? If you don’t provide a heater for your betta tank, will your pet hibernate during the wintertime? And how can you tell if your betta fish
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You will undoubtedly have heard that you can’t keep two male betta fish together in the same tank. That’s true. Male bettas will fight if kept together, often to the death. But what about female betta fish? You may have heard the term “betta sorority.” A betta sorority is simply a popular name for a
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Bettas are also sometimes called Siamese fighting fish. But, are bettas still used for combat? Is betta fish fighting illegal? And what kind of bettas are used for fighting? Read this fascinating article to learn more about your feisty fish’s origins and if betta fish fighting is still legal. Do Betta Fish Fight in the
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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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