Don't let your siamese fighting fish become just another bored betta. Bring out the best in your fish by keeping him where he most wants to be.
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Getting To Know Siamese Fighter Fish
There are some popular misconceptions
Although widely kept the Siamese fighting fish is often misunderstood. Many wonder why their happy little fish from the pet shop has become dull and lethargic in it's new home. Like other pets betta fish require some research to arm new owner's with the best information. Without taking a look at it's basic requirements many fighting fish will never look quite as spectacular or live for their optimum life span.The natural behaviors and habitat of the Siamese fighting fish often mislead the fighter fish owner into unintentional mistreatment. It is true that wild fighting fish may live for several months in small puddles. The fish will always spend a number of months freely swimming as the monsoon rains connect and swell the swamps and rice paddies.
For domestic betta keepers it is often the case that the puddle habitat is modeled rather than the monsoon environment. Thus fighting fish for sale end up in small containers or vases where they can barely swim in a circle.
Some favored fish end up in aquariums where they can freely swim and behave without the constraints of a small space. Siamese fighting fish kept in fish tanks often live longer lives while showing more vivid colors and flamboyant behavior.
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Betta Splendens In Community Aquariums
Finding Friends For Fighter Fish
Despite having a reputation as "fighting fish" the betta splendens is mainly aggressive toward other males of it's own species. They can also be rather rough toward the female during breeding.
When kept with other species this is usually not the case. For other species the betta often has no interest unless he is guarding a nest of fry. A fighting fish will eat small fish that can fit in it's mouth but this is true of most carnivorous, omnivorous and insectivorous fish.
Exceptions can occur and there are always fish with more individual temperaments. Some male fighter fighter will target fish that resemble other male bettas. Fancy goldfish are sometimes the victims of such harassment.
It is more likely that betta fish will be the victim themselves in a community aquarium. Fin nipping species such as barbs and most cichlids should not be considered as likely tank mate candidates.
When kept with other species this is usually not the case. For other species the betta often has no interest unless he is guarding a nest of fry. A fighting fish will eat small fish that can fit in it's mouth but this is true of most carnivorous, omnivorous and insectivorous fish.
Exceptions can occur and there are always fish with more individual temperaments. Some male fighter fighter will target fish that resemble other male bettas. Fancy goldfish are sometimes the victims of such harassment.
It is more likely that betta fish will be the victim themselves in a community aquarium. Fin nipping species such as barbs and most cichlids should not be considered as likely tank mate candidates.
