Betta imbellis, or the Peaceful Betta, earns its name from being somewhat calmer than its feisty cousin, the Siamese Fighting Fish. Many fishkeepers are attracted to its more laid-back temperament and the possibility of keeping this species in a small group. This fish, however, isn’t totally without its dark side and can still cause trouble […]
Betta fish are known to be territorial and aggressive, which is why these beautiful fish are also known as Siamese Fighting Fish! However, many bettas can also get lonely if kept alone, and they benefit from the company of a few suitable tank mates. Generally, small, peaceful fish make the best companions for bettas, and
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Most people think of bettas as being too feisty to live with others. However, there are a few tankmates that can live with bettas. The mystery snail and betta usually mind their own business when they live together, so they make perfect tankmates. They even work in smaller tanks, making mystery snails an ideal first
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If you’ve ever caught a frog in a mud puddle, you have some idea of how betta fish were first discovered. Betta-keeping began in Thailand when young children found the fish in rice paddies and took them home as pets. Unfortunately, Thai people also liked to watch aggressive fish fight for sport, much like cockfighting.
Most people who are into fishkeeping are familiar with betta fish, or as they are sometimes known, Siamese fighting fish. In this guide, we introduce you to an unusual form of plakat betta fish that isn’t often seen in pet stores: the spoonhead betta. Read on to find out where these fish came from and how
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If you love bettas, you’ll agree that bigger is definitely better! The biggest betta fish is known as a Giant betta or Betta anabatoides. So, is the Betta anabatoides easy to care for? Do these supersize betta fish need a larger tank than ordinary bettas? How readily available are Betta anabatoides, and are they expensive
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