What are wild bettas? Wild Betta Fish are the collection of all Betta species living in the wild. The domestic Betta, which has been crossbred and hybridized for decades, comes from a couple of these species. In total there are 73 species of Betta fish living in the wild. These 73 species are divided into …
Wild Betta Fish 101: Care, Tank, Breeding & More! Read More »
Betta channoides is a small, relatively peaceful species of the B. splendens complex. It is very similar to Betta albimarginata and a great beginner species. It’s orange color with white and black accents make it an appealing Betta species for both beginners and experts. Betta channoides in the wild Betta channoides lives on the island …
Betta channoides (Snakehead Betta) 101: Care, Food, Breeding & More! Read More »
Are betta fish aggressive? The domestic Betta splendens is a highly aggressive fish species. Males show signs of aggression to other competing males by flaring their fins and gills and chasing the opponent. Males are aggressive to both other bettas and to other fish species invading territory. The domestic Betta splendens has been selectively bred …
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If you have been looking at the domestic Betta splendens for a while, and question whether there are any similar brothers of the well-known Siamese fighting fish. The answer is absolutely! Betta splendens, or as I like to call them the domestic betta is actually a hybrid and domesticated fish, that has been in our …
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Betta macrostoma, often called Brunei beauty is one of the most popular moutbrooding wild betta fish. Its bright orange colouration and relatively easy care make it a good choice as aquarium fish. However, there is a little more to this fascinating betta than to the classic domestic Betta splendens. Betta macrostoma in the wild Betta …
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Importing betta fish can be a scary thing. Especially if you always bought fish from a local store or breeder, and you don’t know how importing betta fish works. When I wanted to import my first wild betta fish from Thailand, I wasn’t sure about how this all works, and what to expect. This is …
Spawning your betta fish is a very exciting part of keeping bettas. Bettas lay eggs and spawn on a very unique and interesting way. Getting a succesful spawn is the beginning of your betta breeding adventure, so a good preparation pays off. If you’re planning on spawning your betta fish, you might wonder how to …
Betta Fish Eggs 101: Size, Appearance, Hatching Time & More Read More »
Catappa or often called Indian almond leaves are very popular in the aquarium hobby. They have multiple different benefits and many people choose to put them as an extra in their tank. If you plan to use catappa leaves for your (betta) fish you might wonder how long catappa leaves actually last before breaking down. …
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Betta fish are amazing and popular animals to care for. Their fascinating anatomy makes them an interesting topic for many studies, including the way they breathe. If you have been looking around at some bettas or have one yourself, you might wonder how betta fish actually breathe and how they are actually similar to humans. How to …
In stores, you can find a big variety of foods, from pellets to frozen and live foods. If you have been looking in to choosing a good food for your betta, you might wonder what they actually eat in the wild. To make sure we feed our betta fish good food, it’s best we take …
What do betta fish eat in the wild? (And what to feed your betta) Read More »
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