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Only two males will fight. They start off by showing off (threatening) one another. In the wild, one of the fish at this 'show off' stage will normally back off and swim away. In captivity, where neither fish can flee, theone of the fish will strike and a fight will ensue. Since neither fish can back off or flee, both fish must now fight to try to protect itself. Eventually, if the fish are not separated, one will be killed. Hence the story of the Siamese fighter fighting to the death. As you can see, it is just man manipulating the fish and forcing the fish to fight. This "fish fighting" is banned in all civilised countries.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThey hide from predators. Male Bettas will only fight with other males of the same species.
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∙ 12y agothe betta fish spread their fins and flare at the opponent to try and look bigger but when they fight they can bite their opponents fins clean off and can bits off scales.
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∙ 10y agothey flare here is a pic of a betta flaring makes them look bigger (and scarier) and they do bite
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Why is your male betta scaring your female betta?
I am no expert, but believe that betas are solitary and prefer to have a fish bowl to themselves.
Are Betta fish solitary in the wild?
Betta fish do live by themselves, as int hey don't travel in groups. But more then one betta inhabits a space. They live in mile long rice paddies.
Can you mix 2 betta fish?
NO they will kill themselves please don't even try.
How do Betta fish protect themselves?
they can swim away incredibly fast..they can also hit with there tails, bit with there teeth and jump out of the water to avoid being chased by other fish. Many fish have protective strategies, and body armor, spines , camouflage, not to mention just plain poisonous.
Why do puffa fish puff out?
to protect themselves
How do fish protect themselves from a human?
fleeing.
How can fish protect themselves?
they swim away
Are Betta Fish omnivores?
No betta fish are carnivores.
What preys on betta fish?
other Betta fish and the bigger fish.
How many fish can a betta eat?
Betta fish do not eat fish.
What Can kill a betta fish other than a betta fish?
Well, if you love your Betta fish, then it should live by itself. But if you add another Betta to your current Betta fish's tank, then they will start a fight because Betta Fish are Siamese fighting fish and if one Betta is in contact of another Betta, the possible reason would be a fight between them two.
What is a betta?
A betta is a fish of the species Betta, especially Betta splendens, commonly known as the Siamese fighting fish.
