20 Betta fish facts

Betta fish is a type of fighting fish, they also known as Siamese fighting fish
or pla-kad fish in Thai or trey krem in Khmer. This fish is native to the Mekong
river in South Asia, so this fish is popular in several South Asia such as Laos
, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand. This fish also become more popular in other As
ian countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Taken from many Betta f
ish information sources, here are several facts about Betta fish:
20 Betta fish facts
1.
Betta fish is an extreme territorial fish, so, never put two male fish i
n the same tank or aquarium
2.
The name of Betta was referred to an ancient clan of warriors, called th
e "Bettah"
3.
Betta is the name of a genus that encompasses dozens of different fish s
pecies, there are more 70 of them
4.
The most famous Betta fish is Betta Splendens or Siamese Fighting Fish
5.
A Betta of any sex may fight any other Betta without hesitation, even th
e sight of its own reflection
6.
Betta fishes are popular since the mid-1800s
7.
Bettas prefer to swim alone and also need a comfortable place to hide
8.
How long do Betta fish live? Bettas normally live 2 - 3 years
9.
Bettas can still live without eating in two weeks
10.
Bettas are carnivores
11.
Frozen brine shrimp in ice cubes is a real delicacy for the Bettas
12.
Bettas have different tail shapes and colors
13.
The colors of Betta are the result of selective breeding
14.
Male Bettas are typically larger and display brighter colors than female
s
15.
Bettas can breathe air and survive outside of water for several hours at
a time (anabantoids or labyrinth fish)
16.
Only male Bettas build bubble nests as an indication of happy and health
y
17.
Male Bettas build bubble nests in large size for mating purposes, to pro
tect eggs and newly hatched Bettas
18.
Only male Bettas take charge of caring for their offspring
19.
Bettas are intelligent fish and can recognizes their owners
20.
The color brightness Betta help signify their health
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