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The scientific name is Betta Splenden. But this beautiful creature has many names, Siamese fighting fish, Japanese fighting fish or just simply fighting fish because of its highly combative nature.
The fighting fishes by minniemaya
Bettas fighting fish Gallery
I love betta as they are available in just about any color that appears on the rainbow. Fins that flows like a strands of colorful ribbons which is such a delight to watch...
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How much does a betta cost?
A quick check on this site aquariumfish.net indicates that the price in US is between 3.50 USD to 7.00 USD.
How long will betta fish last without food?
I was searching whether its feasible to keep betta fish in my office
More then 10 to 14 days it'll die.
Why? because...
- Nippyfish blog's explanation
- Excerpt : "I have a four day rule. If I am gone less than four days then I don't bother finding someone to feed the fish"
- Yahoo answer a concerned betta fish owner
- Excerpt : "he'd be fine for up to 10 days without food, although more than a week you should probably have someone feed him for you. but 4 days is fine"
- bettatalk.com explains
- Excerpt: " It is a good idea to not feed your betta one day a week. Let his digestive system rest, let him clean himself out a bit"
Betta fish care top tips
- Betta fish do not need air pumps, in fact it might be harmful for them
- One betta per fish bowl/aquarium only
- they like blood worms, but as a staple give them freeze dried food
- use only natural waterplants
Vacation fish feeder or Automatic fish feeder with timer
If you're unsure or you're leaving your betta fish for a long time ..
Another way is to buy a fish feeder with timer that can feed your fish each day with a timer to set.
Betta fish care and guide books
Why japanese fighting fish are kept in small bowls?
because betta fish do not need air pumps, they can be kept in clear fish bowls!
They can live in water that is streaming or big aquariums with airpumps. But their body is not built to withstand that. Its better to simulate their natural environment. They are happy to live in a smaller living environment where the water is stagnant.
Also remember not to put male and male together or they will fight to death.
How to diffrentiate male and female betta fish?
Basically like every other animal in the animal kingdom, the male is much more beautiful-er than the female of its species.This rings true indeed for our fighting fish. Male will typically have more garish bright colors and flowier ribbon like fins.Betta fighting fish video showcase
The other two videos are the two Japanese fighting fish fighting. I don't applaud them but then again, maybe this will satisfy your curiosity and deter many others to put two Betta in a bowl because fight is what happens when you put two fighting fish together.
lenses according to betta type
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Halfmoon Bettas
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Learn what a halfmoon betta is and watch video of them in a range of colors.
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Crowntail Siamese Fighting Fish
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Crown tail Siamese fighting fish video showing excellent specimens
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Butterfly Betta Splendens
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Blue Siamese Fighting Fish
Betta Splenden inspired gear
Blue Betta Splendens -Siamese Cap
Price: 17.99 
Bettas R Us Golf Shirt
Price: 20.99
Beautiful Betta Fish Tote Bag
Price: 17.99
More betta tips
Beta Fish Care - The #1 Guide On The Web
Everything you need to know about beta fish care in one concise and detailed guide. The #1 beta fish care guide on the internet is now here.3 points
basic betta care 101
tips presented from the fish Point of view.funny!1 point
Siamese Fighting Fish - Betta splendens
Overview of the different Siamese fighting fish variations, it's health, feeding and breeding.1 point
http://www.squidoo.com/siamese-fighter-fish
A lens dedicated to the wonderful Siamese fighting fish1 point
Beta Fish Care
Hot tips on beta fish care.1 point
Beta Fish Care: Betta Fish Care Facts
Facts for taking care of your beta fish.1 point
How to Care for your Betta Fish
from the aquarium guys0 points
Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta Splendens)
A profile of betta fish and tips from about.com0 points
Betta Fish Care and Betta Breeding Tips
Lens dedicated to Betta Fish care and how to betta breeding tips0 points
Beta Fish Care - Tips and Facts
Tips about taking care of your beta fish.0 points
blurb blurb blurb..give comments as if you're underwater
Mac wrote
Betta's may not mind living in small pools of water but that does not mean they thrive in it,
When you move them from their small unheated bowl (which i originally had) to a 40 liter heated aquarium (about 10gal) they suddenly become a lot more active and have so much more personality, and they also become much more colorful and live a longer life
You can keep a male and females together as long as you have plants/logs/other things which breaks the line of sight of the fishes :)
(I know that bit because i have baby fighters YAY!!!)
and i have never ever ever heard them being called the japanese fighting fish
(they came from thailand which was originally called Siam from which they got the name
"Siamese!!!!!!!!!"
Posted June 29, 2009
aj2008 wrote...
These fish are very beautiful and we like to see them at our local aquatic centre.
Posted June 08, 2009
AbbasAbedi wrote...
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Posted June 05, 2009
KimGiancaterino wrote...
I was at a client's home today and she had 3 wall-mounted fishbowls, each with a Betta. If I didn't have cats, I would try one or two myself.
Posted May 14, 2009
