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Simple answer is yes.
The more complete answer is Osteichthyes, popularly referred to as the bony fish, is a diverse taxonomic group of fish that have skeletons primarily composed of bone tissue, as opposed to cartilage. The vast majority of fish are members of Osteichthyes, which is an extremely diverse and abundant group consisting of 45 orders, and over 435 families and 28,000 species. It is the largest class of vertebrates in existence today. The group Osteichthyes is divided into the ray-finned fish (Actinopterygii, which includes the betta) and lobe-finned fish (Sarcopterygii).
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What does it mean when a betta fish can move the top part and not the bottom?
Betta fish need to be kept in slightly warmer water, about 80 F. The water on top of the container is often warmer, especially if you have it close to a light source. It may be that the water is too cold.
Do fighting fish eat ants?
Ants are not usually fed to Betta splendens in captivity but in the wild tropical rainforests, tree ants would sometimes fall into water that would be occupied by Betta s. so tree ants would inevitably be a part of their natural diet.
Can betas die by seeing another fish?
only if they see other male betta fish..they will fight to the death as it is in there nature......so goes the name siemiese fighter fish. it will bump into glass if it sees another fighter fish in a tank near it. it will bump the glass hard and can eventually kill itself. i have seen it happen b4. do not make the same mistake that i made. smae thing with the mirrors. people like to put mirrors in betta tanks to wacth them hit it. i find this cruel to the fish as you are teaseing it and makeing it hurt itself
Can a rope fish and angelfish go in the same fish tank as a betta fish?
No a betta fish is not a social animal and can kill any fish within seconds but sometimes if placed beside each other for A month or week (depends) in separate tanks they might become friendly.
Do any other fish live like betta?
Bettas are part of the "Gourami" family of Anabantids. So yes. Gouramies evolved in very similar conditions in the same kind of areas in tropical Asia.
Do betta fish fight other species of fish?
It really depends on the temperament of the Betta you get. It's hard to keep bettas with other fish but is doable if you know what you're doing. In say.. a 20 gallon, you could have a betta with a school of neon tetras. Notice how I say a school. The only reason this works out is because there's too many fish for the betta to focus on at once. The tetras are able to stay safe for the most part. Not to say that the betta doesn't get lucky.. Things do happen.. Something I found interesting is that some people have what's called a Sorority Tank. They'll have at least a 20 gallon and at least 5 female bettas that they introduce to each other very slowly and carefully. Once they establish the pecking order, they tend to live peacefully. But again, not to say that things don't happen..
Why do Bettas flare their gills?
Fin and gill flaring in Betta's is part of what is called a territorial threat display. If a male Betta detects a threat in his territory (usually, a bowl of fish tank), then he will puff himself up, trying to look as large and threatening as possible. It is a way to protect himself and his territory from other fish.
Can snails go in the same tank as betta fighting fish?
Females are non-agressive and will most often leave the snail alone. If you have a male, he most likely will. It also depends on the size of the snail, the larger the snail the less likely it will be harmed, but a larger snail in turn can injury a betta if it snaps shut on the bettas head. For the most part snails and bettas don't mix well.
How much goldfish flakes do you give to a betta fish a day?
It's actually best if you bought freeze-dried blood worms, they are higher in protein than flakes, and are the fish's natural food, so obviously more appealing to your fish. You only need a few of them, usually just what it'll eat in a 2 minute time period.However, live food is preferred, if it's not available, definitely get freeze dried, which can be purchased at a convenience store or even walmart.== == == == Pet stores sell a food for bettas, it comes in a small can from tetra-min, to feed your betta if you keep it in a glass vase by itself with a plant, just take a small amount between your first finger and thumb or a pinch and drop it in, bettas for the most part do not eat every day so it is up to you how often you feed your fish once again if your betta is in a bowl or container by itself, you do not have to feed your betta every day. I feed the betta in our glass container that has a lot of plant life about once or twice a week, and that betta is about 8 months old,
Can two betta female fish have babies?
yes thy canBetta fish do not "have" babies. The male betta fish builds a bubble nest and then courts the female, she will display horizontal bars (not vertical) to let him know she's ready. They will do the betta "wrap" and she will drop eggs as he fertilizes them. At this point he scoops up the eggs and puts them in his nest. Her part is done and it is best to remove her for her safety. The male will care for the eggs until they hatch at which point his job is also done.
What phylum and class fish belong?
Fish are in the phyla of Chordata because most fish have backbones.
Why does your betta fish sit at the bottom?
The betta is ill, most likely a result of a swim bladder problem, which causes the fish to be enable to stay afloat for long.If you want the animal to live, action must be taken immediately.The most probable cause of this is by feeding the fish bloodworms ( a pet store recommended food that almost always gives the fish constipation).Constipation will cause the fishes death if not treated. Treat in the following way. Stop feeding the fish for several days. Then give the fish a cooked pea with the outer part peeled off. Use a toothpick or something else to encourage the fish to bite. After a few of these meals, see if the fish is starting to get over it.If this does not work, it may be a more serious problem with the swim bladder, either by infection, trauma, or other reasons. Look for the information, it is available on the web at other sources.Answer 2:Your Betta may be sick, but before you go guessing what terrible disease he has, and trying remedies for illnesses he might not have, check the temperature of the tank! Bettas become listless if they are kept at too low a temperature. I've seen it happen many times. If the tank is in the low to mid 70's, all you have to do is gradually raise the temperature to 80 degrees, and your fish will come to life.Answer 3:Like what answer 1 & 2 have said your betta fish may be sick. You should double check everything. Look at the pH levels, see if the temp. is good, betta's become lifeless if it is not the right temp... etc.Your betta could also be sick & tired of the same home. Try move the decors into different spots in the tank. When cleaning only take out 1/3 of the water, and use a gravel vac to clean the gravel.. :s If you betta is still like this try adding some aq. salt to help if he is sick, and increase the temp. Hope your betta gets betta :P !!! Good luck.He needs a heater. That's it. Simply as that.
