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Betta and Siamese Fighting Fish

The betta or Siamese fighting fish, is a freshwater fish that is commonly seen in aquariums. Males come in a wide range of colors while females tend to be more drably colored. The name “fighting fish” comes from the aggressive behavior of both male and female fish towards other members of their species. All questions about betas and Siamese fighting fish can be directed here.

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How can you know males betta from female?

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In many fish species, including bettas, males typically have longer fins, brighter colors, and a slimmer body compared to females.

How can you tell if a male or a female betta fish is an adult betta or a baby betta?

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Determining the age of a betta fish based solely on its appearance can be challenging. However, you can generally distinguish between adult and juvenile bettas by looking at their size and fin development.

How do you know if your fish is dead or just playing dead?

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If it is dead it will float and if you touch it it won’ move

How do you say feed your fish in spanish?

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Translation: Dame de comer, ahora.

Note: It sounds as brusque in Spanish as it does in English.

How often do you need to clean a bettas bowl?

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for my betta i clean the tank about every month and he is very healthy i feed him a variety of foods. also the best pet to have is the turkin. look them up if you have a chance. they are the most beautiful bird ive eve seen!!

Do fighting fish ever lose part of their tails?

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I did have a couple of fighting fish.. And i did notice they do loose a part of their tale.. it looks like a slit. I guess its natural OR They may also loose their tale by having a fight with another fish in the fish tank

Do betta fish need filters or heaters?

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Betta fish do not enjoy currents that come from filters. You could put in a filter but I would recommend not to. Also, Heaters are unnecessary as long as you keep the water 70-80 degrees.

What is the least popular fish in the US?

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The least popular animal in the US and perhaps in the world is a snake. Although snakes are often kept as pets, more people are afraid a of snakes than any other animal. Snakes can startle you and are cold and perceived to be slimy. Additionally, all snakes can bite, and some are extremely poisonous. Snakes have their admirers, but by and large most people would rather avoid them.

Can one girl betta and one boy betta be put in the same one gallon tank?

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The male will kill the female after he spawns her. If she won't spawn he will still kill her. No male Betta will allow another Betta (male or female) to live in its vicinity. So the answer is NO.

What is the oldest Betta fish on record?

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To the best of my knowledge no one keep those kind of records. Bettas are mature at 12 months, past their prime at 2 years old and ancient fish at 4 if they live that long.

I have a Betta fish that is now over 5 years old because I change the water once a week with 2 gallons of purified water and I add about 20 drops of Splendid Betta Complete Water Conditioner to it. Using the water conditioner is a MUST to ensure that your Betta fish will live a very long life. I also feed my Betta fish 4 pellets of Hikari Betta Bio Gold once a day in the morning and 1 pellet at around 7pm.

Is it bad to have a Betta in cold water?

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no, there actually tropical fish and feel happy in tropical tempatured water (78-81)

How do you pick a healthy betta fish to buy?

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there is not really a "best" betta to have i do not recommended dumbo bettas also known as elephant ear bettas because it it hard for these fish to swim and is not a good life for them never under any circumstances keep males together some males will get along with females if you decide to keep males and females try to get a young male he will get used t them i will probably not fight if they do put the male in a jar put a hole in the lid for air and put him back in the tank of females a few days later. females don't fight. i have breed bettas so i know a good bit about them:)

Can crayfish and turtuls go in the same tank?

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You don't mention the species of either, so it is impossible to tell if one species will try to eat the other or not.

Do Betta fish have to have an air pump?

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No, Bettas actually have something called a labrinthiform organ behind their gills. This allows them to store some oxygen, and they tend to gulp air from the surface. If you are going to have a lid on the Betta's home, be sure to leave a small air gap between the waterline and the lid for them to gulp from.

How can you tell if your dragon goby is male or female?

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no external differences are known between male and female,

How much are heaters for fish tanks?

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Heater/thermostat units come in many sizes. I have found that pet shops charge far too much for them here in Australia so I always buy mine off the web. for example a 300 watt heater/thermostat at the local pet shop was $Aus98.00 +. On the web after searching a bit, the identical heater/thermostat cost me $Aus35.00.including postage. My advice is to google and look around and compare prices.

Do betta fish need light at night?

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No, bettas, like all living animals, need the regular cycle of night and day. Bettas also usually relax/sleep during the night because they feel like they're in a cave and more secure. Constant light can be stressful for the fish. Even in the day, do NOT keep them in direct sunlight as this will cause the temperature to flunctuate (very stressful) or overheat, as well as promote algae growth.

No, they do not need light at night, they enjoy light but, do not keep them too close to the sun as, this may cause discomfort. They are quite easy to care for, as long as they are provided a clean environment and are fed once a day. They can live for years and years! It is usually 3-4 in a bowl and in a tank 7-8. Have fun with your betta!

Will a Betta fish eat brine shrimp?

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Yes! You can buy brine shrimp at a local pet store, just ask the owner how to feed them to a beta fish. Usually you freeze them and don't need to clean them. I just got brine shrimp and I'm excited to try them out! Goodluck :]

Can you put a betta fish with a crab?

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I'm assuming you have access to a fresh water crab because a Betta will not be able to live in salt water. The crab will attempt to catch and eat the slow moving Betta. It is only a matter of time before the Betta is killed.

What is a toxic bloom that kills fish?

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You may be looking for the word "Algae" That is the stuff that "Blooms" then decays and poisons the water which causes fish kills.

Subclass of bony fish with rayed fins?

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Most of them come under the subclass "Actinopterygii"