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Bettas possess what is called a labyrinth organ, which means that they obtain their oxygen by breathing air at the surface (unlike most fish, who get it from the water). Bettas enjoy having somewhat deep tanks to explore and swim in, but they need to have surface access for oxygen.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoa Betta fish if its a male will usually be OK with other fish but not with another male Betta fish but you can have 2 females with 1 male females will be OK with other fish and any other females hope this helped
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∙ 11y agoTo anything that doesn't look like another betta. They do pay attention to movement and shapes outside their tank, and will come over to see what's going on. They get bored and depressed if their world seems completely bland.
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You showed your betta fish a different fish that wasn't a betta and he like him Now he was chasing him every time he came by him you had to take the other fish out What is wrong?
Betta are social fish. There is nothing wrong.
What preys on betta fish?
other Betta fish and the bigger fish.
Why are Betta fish called Betta fish?
becuse thay bite other fish
What does an overfed betta fish look like?
a fat betta fish
Will your male betta fish eat your other fish or bite it?
a male Betta will usually like the company of other fish but will fight or kill others of their kind also they might fight guppies cause they look similar to a female Betta.
Do female betta fish like each other?
No, unless their lesbian.
Can a male betta fish be living in the same fish tank with a female betta fish?
No. Betta fish will attack each other no matter the sex.
Is it bad to mix Betta Fish with other fish?
Yes, Betta Fish are extremely aggressive and they will most likely kill your other fish.
What do babie betta fish look like?
They look just like Big betta fish, but smaller.
What to do when your fish fights when your other fish is eating?
Take the Betta out as soon as possible.I have a Betta in my tank with other fish,but he doesnt fight with my fish at all.
Is it bad for a male betta fish to nibble on a girl betta?
Male Betta's are solitary. They cannot be placed with other fish. That's why they are known a Japanese fighting fish. They will kill other fish for territory.
How much does it take for a betta to accept another fish?
Bettas are dumb as rocks. If you put another betta, any other anabantid like a gourami, or any long-finned fish in with a betta, the betta will fight it because he will think it's another betta. If you put a short-finned fish in with your betta, they'll live together peacefully.
