Fighting fish a.k.a Betta (Betta Splendens)
Fighting fish better known as betta
Betta Splendens
It belongs to the family anabantidae
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Cost: $2-3
Origin:
Malayan peninsula and Thailand
Description:
General shape, slender-bodied, compressed sides that give it a skinny look. Fins, long,broad anal fin, with a long and tall dorsal fin. It has narrow, pointed, and elongated pelvic fins. Gets up to 2 ½” (6cm)
Color:
Many variations.
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Sexual distinction:
The females look much plainer then males.
Tank Conditions:
Temperature 77-86 degrees Fahrenheit (25-30 Celsius.) The higher temperature is for breeding only. Ph and water hardness are not really that important. It’s recommended, that if possible, that softer water be used. The tank needs moderate to good lighting. The tank should be sooted with medium to thick vegetation. The water level should be a little on the low side to prevent the fish from jumping out. The substrate should be soft with a thin layer of humus. A well covered tank with some floating plants will finish this magnificent fish’s living space.
Food:
Mostly live food such as brine shrimp or I use guppy fry, but a high quality dry food will be fine.
Behavior:
The males are extremely aggressive and will compete in vicious battles.
Sexual maturity and reproduction:
Builds bubble nests among the plants and decorations in the tank. They use the bubbles to support the eggs. After the spawning process has finished the female will need to be removed, the male will look over the new brood. Once the eggs begin to hatch (24-30 hours later) the male will need to be removed.
Compatibility:
Do not keep the males of the same species together in the same tank. Best if just kept in specie tanks.
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