The Essentials of Proper Betta Fish Care"

"The Essentials of Proper Betta Fish Care", Technically, the Betta name refers to about fifty species, but is commonly used as if only Betta splendens is meant.
 Even though there are many stories of the fish surviving in very small containers, experts do recommend a three-gallon tank for best results and there is some controversy about how small a tank is really still acceptable.
 They are tropical fish, and are best kept warm, however.
 Bettas normally live two to three years, but in well cared for conditions, some have lived as long as ten.
  The common name comes from the name of Siam, which is now Thailand, and the territorial battles the males conduct.
The females tend to appear rather dull, and almost all Betta Fish sold are males for that reason.

Some believe that Bettas cannot be kept with other fish.
Multiple male Bettas is a precondition for battle.
They should not be kept in a tank with fish that are aggressive or that nip fins, and only one male should be present.

They can be fed once a day, or twice if you desire, and aren't especially fussy about their food.
In the wild, Bettas eat live food, insects and their larvae, and like it in fish tanks, but they will eat flakes and frozen food as well.
 When changing the water, remember to let the water sit for a day before using it in the tank with the fish to allow the chlorine to evaporate.
 Flakes should be supplemented with other foods from the list.


Bettas prefer a pH between 6. 4 and a hardness less than 20 dGH.
In the wild, they live in rice paddies, ponds and slow moving streams, and are most comfortable near the surface.
Below 75 degrees, the fish are increasingly listless and it is much easier to keep a larger tank at a stable temperature.
There is a special organ, the labyrinth organ, allowing and requiring them to take oxygen from the air.

Betta Fish are known for their lovely colors and fins, with a wide range of colors available.

Metal poisoning easily kills betta fish, and exposed metal should not be used in decorations within the tank.
Decorations must be smooth and lack sharp points that can tear fins.                                              

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