Breeding the betta splendens (Siamese fighting fish) is quite an experience. First, pick your breeding pair – remember, both of them should be approximately the same size. Females are usually somewhat smaller than the males, but do not try to breed a very young male or female with a much older mate. Make sure you [...]
Definitely No. Among the prettiest of fishes, the betta or the siamese fighting fish, is often left holding the short end of the stick. Because it’s a pretty hardy fish which thanks to its labyrinth organ can breathe from air as well, most people tend to think it does not require too much of space. [...]
Different people will no doubt have their own favorite first fish, my favorite is the Betta Splendens, or the Siamese fighting fish. This fish is available in a variety of colors along with flowing fins, and to see one, is to fall in love with it. And if you love your first pet fish, you [...]
Highly unadvisable. Yes, there have been instances, that a male Betta or Siamese fighting fish (or fighter), has managed to live in harmony with guppies in the same tank, but that is more the exception than the norm. The chances that the betta will nibble at the guppies is very high – partly because the [...]
I was just forwarded this image of a tank with a siamese fighting fish. While this is definitely better than the cramped wine glasses that most fish shops keep the siamese fighting fish in, I am not sure it is too much better. It reminds me of the paper weight my friend once told me [...]
I have a friend who named her Siamese fighting fish Misty, after the long flowing fins which reminded her of the dance of the seven veils. Couple these with the brilliant coloration found in males, and it is love at first sight. Their other names include “The Jewel of the Orient” You are going to [...]
