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A great way to add some excitement to the life of a fighting fish (Betta) is to take a small mirror and hold it up to the bowl or tank, and let the fish see it. It will immediately perk up, and put its fins up. Try not to keep the mirror there for more than 5 minutes, as it may stress out the fish.
Another thing to help keep them happy is to do regular water changes. Betta usually perk up when you change their water.
Finally, feeding a varied diet including frozen and dry foods will go a long way to keeping your fish content.
What else can I help you with?
Why are Siamese fighting fish special to china?
Siamese fighting fish come from the tropical islands of Asia and are nothing special to China. The only connection is in the simple fact that so many people do not know their geography and have Siam, (Which is now Thailand), Indonesia and Malaysia mixed up and call the fish "Chinese fighting fish" in error.
My Siamese fighting fish darts around the tank and flares up a lot. Why is my fighting fish so aggressive?
The water must have high ammonia and its hurting the fish. Get special drops from a pet store to fix this problem.
What does it mean when a Siamese Fighting Fish vomits his food when you first bring him home?
The fish is scared so he vomits up his food as a sort of shield from the outside world. Stay away from your fish at first
Can Siamese fighting fish live in brackish water?
No, they are freshwater fish. They can tolerate up to 2 grams of salt per litre of water (2 teaspoons/gallon) but this should only be used for medicinal purposes. They should not be exposed to this much salt long term.
Why do Siamese fighting fishes gills go up when they see other fish?
The "flaring" of the gills is simply a way for the fish to look larger and more threatening. It is both defensive and aggressive behavoiur.
What if you put two Siamese fighting fish in a fish bowl?
Your not suppose to mix them or they will fight and one will end up killing the other unless its time for them to mate. You can also get a divider to put in between the fish so they can do no harm
Will a male and female Siamese fighting fish get along?
The male will only put up with a female while he is courting and breeding with her. Once the spawning process is over he will kill her if she is not removed from the tank.
What happens to a Siamese fighting fish if you drop it?
You really shouldn't be holding your Siamese fighting fish in the first place, but if it jumps out of it's tank (always keep a lid on tanks, as they are known for this!), or you drop it, just pick it back up and put it in it's tank. It should be alright, so don't panic. If it jumps out of it's tank, and you're not around to notice, when you do, try picking it up - if you can't easily pick it up, sprinkle some water on it before, as to not damage the scales - and gently put it back in it's tank. Siamese fighting fish can breathe oxygen as well, so it would be okay for a few hours if left unnoticed if it jumped out.
How do you get a bowl ready for a Siamese fighting fish?
First you clean the bowl and make sure there is not dust or residue on it then, you fill it up ith warmish water and put betta water cleaner in it :)
What eats a Siamese fighting fish?
Crayfish, Oscars and perhaps some of the more aggressive chiclids. If you do not want your betta any longer put it up on kijiji or return it do not just kill it.
Can a Siamese fighter live with mollies?
I don't recommend it. Mollies can get larger than a Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) and be far more bullish than a Betta. A Betta could easily get beaten up by Mollies! Mollies need a minimum of 20 US gallons anyway.
What are Mechanism defence of a Siamese fighting fish?
Siamese fighting fish, or Betta fish, employ several defensive mechanisms to protect themselves from threats. One primary defense is their vibrant coloration and elaborate fins, which can serve to intimidate rivals or predators. When threatened, they may display aggressive posturing, puffing up their bodies and flaring their fins to appear larger. Additionally, they can retreat to hiding spots or use their ability to breathe air at the water's surface to evade danger.
