What are wild bettas?
Like the name implies, wild bettas are a collection of betta species that live in the wild habitats of Southeast Asia. The domestic betta splendens has been selectively bred for more than 200 years to achieve its colouration and shape we all know today. It has been created out of various wild betta species from the splendens complex, with the base of its genetics being Betta splendens.
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