Siamese Fighting Fish

Fighter Fish Description: The Betta Splendens, the Siamese fighting fish, more commonly known simply as a "Betta," is a small colourful fish that originated in Thailand. The fish is popularly called in India as fighter fish wince it is really aggressive against every other fishes. Usually males have beautiful elongated fins to attract females. The male fins are long and colorful, while the females have shorter fins and are not as colorful. The fish fins are categorized by the shape of the tail, such as delta, paddle, and half-full tail.

How to manage temperature alterations for Fighter Fish . The betta or siamese fighting fishes are much like any other fishes, that rapid water temperature changes can lead to stress in fish and even thermal shock if extreme enough but the exact number of degrees that will cause damage can be difficult to pin point. How to manage temperature alterations for Fighter Fish The temperature fluctuations may become a problem when, 1. The temperature alteration is drastic by several degrees 2. Temperature changes Are prolonged ( keeping temp. too warm or too cold on a regular basis) 3. Change may fluctuate over a short period of time. Mostly the temperature changes can effect the fish differently. Even a drastic temperature change can cause an immediate physical or behavioral change in the fighter fish . So by observing its behavior you must able to find whether it is affected or not. Betta may swim erratically, float on one side or appear distressed. It may affected by sever...

Fish Profile − Betta Splendens aka Siamese Fighting Fish Siamese  most commonly refers to: Someone or something from Thailand. Scientific Name: Betta Splendens Other Names: Betta Family: Belontiidae Origin: Cambodia, Thailand Adult Size: 3 inches (7 cm) Social: Males cannot be kept together. Males are highly territorial and may fight to the death if kept together. Lifespan: 8-9 years Tank Level: Top dweller Minimum Tank Size: 3 gallon Diet: Live foods preferable, will eat flakes and frozen foods Breeding: Egglayer - bubblenest Care: Easy to Intermediate Ideal pH: 6.8 - 7.4 Temperature: 75-86 F (24-30 C) Tank setup: Planted tank with some floating plants, and gentle circulation Sexing: Males have elongated finnage Breeding: Bubble nest bu...