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Betta Fish - An Introduction

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Betta fish additionally renowned as Siamese fighting fish are the most preferred variety of pet fish as they are lovely in their individual ways. Nearly all of the Betta fish possess brilliantly coloured lengthy fins, and scales. Males are more likely to fight than female Betas and they are also more vivid in colour as well. Betta fish are known in some parts of the world to be made to fight for gambling bets. They are habitually found in slow moving waters, and require warmer temperatures of water. Thus it is sensible to put in a appropriate heater to keep a warmth of at least 70 degrees in the fish tanks housing these Betta fish.

Apart from this, Bettas need a measure of small insects, or insect larvae along with normal regime of flake foods, or frozen fried fish foods. Adequate room in the fish tank is required for Betta fish to be able move about with their large fins and give them ample breathing space. Bettas need a good quality of oxygen as they breath it from the air, Bettas are Labyrinth.

Additional Attention Necessary

It is a common piece of information that Betta fish possess a pretty forceful temper. New Betta fish shouldnt really be added to a tank with an existing betta nor is it recommended that two males are placed in the same aquarium. This could turn nasty if the dominant Betta fish begins attacking or injuring the weaker fish. Seperating Bettas that are fighting should be done for the safe keeping of any others.

Thus if one has to add together two male Betta fish inside one tank, next there are the options of using mesh dividers or fish condos to part the Bettas. A fish tank with Bettas should if possible be kept covered.

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