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In a civilised society placing these fish in a container together in order to make them fight is punishable by law with a fine and a jail (gaol) sentence in some countries. With the domesticated Betta splendens it is immaterial which is reputed to be the better fighter because none of them are very good at it. The fish available in pet shops are nothing like the fish caught in the wild that the poor, uneducated peasants use for their gambling in the paddy fields and villages of Siam.
What else can I help you with?
What is the most expensive type of betta?
Halfmoon
How many types of betta fish are their?
There are currently 28 recognised Betta species.
What kind of betta do you have?
All store bettas are one species, Betta splendens. They just have different appearances the way all dogs are Canis familiaris. And the ones in stores are mutts, their offspring will be completely random in appearance. Betta breeders have developed strains that repeat colors and fin shapes.
How much does a betta cost?
Well the average normal betta cost about three dollars depending where you live. A Delta tail betta costs about eight dollars, a crowntail is about fourteen dollars and a halfmoon is also about fourteen dollars. There are other kinds but I havent seen them in stores.
What is a betta?
A betta is a fish of the species Betta, especially Betta splendens, commonly known as the Siamese fighting fish.
Betta fish types?
Some common types of betta fish include crowntail, halfmoon, plakat, and double tail. These types vary in fin shape, coloration, and tail appearance. Each type has its own unique characteristics that make them popular among betta fish enthusiasts.
Is Betta a breed of Goldfish?
No. They are entirely different species. Goldfish are a coldwater species of carp "Carassius auratus" and the Betta or Siamese fighter is a tropical anabantid "Betta splendens".
How much are female bettas?
They are generally less than $3 in most chain pet stores. Unless you want a crowntail or halfmoon female betta, those will run between $8-$12.
Are Betta fry nutritious for Betta's?
Any fish fry are nutritious to all carnivorous or omnivorous species. Why should Betta fry be different?
Can a crowntail female betta mate with a halfmoon male betta fish?
Yes, crowntail females can mate with halfmoon males, and vice versa. Any type of betta can mate with any another type. Veiltails with halfmoons, deltas with crowntails, etc. But most people prefer to breed bettas with their own type because they plan to sell them, and most people don't want "mutts". They can also keep the coloration, finnage, and physical characeteristics of the betta type. It is much easier to sell these purebred bettas. If you planning on breeding the crowntail and halfmoon and selling, I highly suggest that you reconsider this. Get a two quality bettas (same type) from a good breeder. Enjoy your fish!
Are betta fish endangered?
There are several more species of Betta than what you see in the store. The species available in the store is Betta Splendens. However there are easily 6 other distinct species all hailing from Asia. To answer the question though, no, they are not on the IUCN's list of endangered species.
What is the scientific name for betta?
There are many different species of bettas. The one you see in the pet store is a Betta Splendens.Betta is the scienticic name for the genus of the Siamese fighting fishKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ActinopterygiiOrder: PerciformesFamily: OsphronemidaeGenus: Betta
