Betta Fish

Types of Betta fish

• Plakat, Halfmoon Plakat, Crowntail Plakat,
• Veil, Double, Double Veil, Round, Delta,
• Super Delta, Halfmoon, Over Halfmoon,
• Half Sun, Comb, Crown, Spade, Rose,
• Feather.

THE COLOR PATTERNS OF A BETTA FISH.

• Solid, Bi-Color, Combodian,
• Butterfly, Marble, Piebald, Mask,
• Dragon, Multicolor

Colors of a betta fish

• Red, Mettalic/Steel blue, Royal blue,
• Turquoise, Green, Yellow, Pineapple,
• Chocolate, Orange, Orange dalmatian,

colors of a betta fish

• Purple, Mustard gas, Wild type,
• White, White, Black, Opaque, Pastel
• Clear/Cellophane Copper, Albino

Betta, Splendens, the Siamese fighting fish also known as betta fish, is a species of gourami which is extremely popular as an aquarium fish.

Betta info

• Scientific Name: Betta Splendens
• Lifespan: 2-4y (in captivity)
• Higher Classification: Betta
• Length: 7cm (Adult)
• Rank: Species

30 QUESTIONS

• Q. Are Betta fish a popular breed?
• A. Yes, betta are a popular breed
• Q. Why do people fight these fish?
• A. People fight these fish for money

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• Q. Can you put a female & male together?
• A. No, even though they are two different genders they will still kill each other
• Q. Why do people like betta fish so much?
• A. Because they are easy to take care of

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• Q. How many types of betta are there?
• A. There are 65 species classified as betta
• Q. Where is their natural habitat?
• A. They were discovered in rice paddies & drainage ditches

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• Q. Why do betta fish fight each other?
• A. They fight for territory
• Q. How long can a betta fish live out of captivity?
• A. 3 or 4 years

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• Q. What are the betta's real name?
• A. Bette Splendens
• Q. Can you eat betta?
• A. No!

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• Q. Do they lay eggs?
• A. Yes, they do lay eggs
• Q. How big do betta get?
• A. An adult can get to 7cm

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• Q. What do betta fish eat?
• A. Dried bloodworms, brine shrimp or daphnia
• Q. Why are they called fighting fish?
• A. They are always fighting for territory

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• Q. Where was the first betta fish discovered?
• A. Southeast Asia
• Q. Why are betta fish so colorful?

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• Q. Do betta fish fight for territory or for fun?
• A. They fight for territory
• Q. Where did the name betta come from?
• A. A clan of warriors called "Bettah"

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• Q. What are betta's natural predators?
• A. Goldfish, cats, barb fish, each other
• Q. How do you keep their water clean?
• A. Changing the water each week & adding water purifying drops

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• Q. Can you put a female & male together?
• A. No, even though they are two different genders they will still kill each other
• Q. Why do people like betta fish so much?
• A. Because they are easy to take care of

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• Q. Do betta's have teeth?
• A. Yes, they have small teeth
• Q. Does the betta fish have any other names?
• A. Yes, in Thailand they are known as 'Plakad'

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• Q. What type of water do they like?
• A. They like acidic & warm water
• Q. Can betta stay out of water?
• A. Yes, they can stay out of water for a short period of time

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• Q. Can betta fish breath air?
• A. Yes
• Q. Are betta fish herbivores or carnivores?
• A. Betta fish are carnivores

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• Q. Can you train betta fish?
• A. Yes, some have been known to jump, ring bells & swim through hoops underwater