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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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Do fighting fish fight normal fish?
yes, goldfish and betta fish fight.One time I had 2 goldfish and one bit the other one and it killed it.Never have 2 betta fish in the same aquarium or bowl because they will fight right when they get in the aquarium/bowl!
What fish need oxygen in water?
No fish likes to be in bad water although there are some species that have developed methods of surviving in these bad low Oxygen conditions. The Anabantid family which includes the Betta and the Gouramies have developed a "Labyrinth" which allows them to get oxygen from the air by means of a chamber in their skull are some that can survive in poor water conditions. You should still follow the basic rules of fish keeping if you want to be successfull keeping fish. The rules are. :-1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water. :- Every tank needs a permanently running cycled filter. :- Every tank needs at least 50% of its water changed every week. If you keep to the above rules, and feed the fish good food it/they will stand a chance of living a normal lifespan. If you fail in any of them I can guarantee that your fish will be constantly getting sick and will have a very short lifespan.
Deadly fish are fish that can cause death. Examples are the lionfish, scorpionfish, and many of the larger and more aggressive sharks.
How come the blue male Betta fish gets fat?
Bettas are by nature round in the body. It eh fish is kept in a small container it will however probably suffer through lack of swim space. The basic rules for successfull fish keeping are. :- 1 inch of fish needs a minimum of 1 gallon of water. (A Betta is at least a 3" fish so it needs a minimum of 3 gallons of water. 10 gallons is better.) :- Every tank needs a permananently running cycled filter. :- Every tank needs at least 50% of its water replaced every week. Keepyour water at the right temperature and follow the above rules and your fish stand a reasonable chance of survival. Fail in any of them and I can guarantee that your fish will have constant health problems.
Can male and female betta fish be kept in the same tank?
Female Betta need to be in groups of four or more. They are aggressive and if you only have two, they will likely kill each other. If you have enough of them, the aggression is spread out and they can be relatively healthy and happy.
It is only a myth that female bettas will not fight each other - they are very territorial and can be as aggressive as the males. One will try to dominate the other. Try introducing them after a water change, and try to put them in the tank as closely to the same time as possible, so they don't become too territorial. It is not recommended to put them in a group of three as two may team up and pick on the third fish.
If you notice them fighting, just create a water current manually, as this will discourage the behavior, and after two-three days they should get along fine.
Provide lots of hiding spots for them! This will allow them to hide and rest when they need to.
Never mix male and female Betta outside of breeding a pair. Also, never tank multiple males together because they will kill each other.
What fish lives the longest and can be kept as a pet?
the longest fish i would have to say is a koi fish. a Japanese fish that are related to the common carp but are very pretty and extremely social. my uncle raises them and has had one for about twenty years now and he is still strutting along. It is also necessary to add that Koi are pond fish since they will grow to more than 24inches long. For a pet fish in a largeish aquarium, (no smaller than a 36 inch tank for 1 fish) provided you look after it correctly, an Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) lives for many years, becomes very friendly, recognises people and things outside the tank and shows heaps of personality
Why does a sea fish die when put in tap water?
Tap water is not very good for fish. There are two main reasons.
Most tap water has been treated to ensure it is safe for us to drink. This treatment usually leaves some chlorine (in some form or other) in the water. Chlorine is a poison for us and for fish but the level of danger for fish is very very much lower as they are passing water through their gills constantly and because they are so (relatively) small.
Secondly, tapwater has little oxygen dissolved in it. This depends on how far your tap is by pipe from the open reservoir. We get our oxygen from the air; fish have to rely on the oxygen dissolved in the water that they pass through their gills. Both these problems mean that a race starts when you place your fish in tapwater. Will the water improve fast enough for the fish to live or will the fish die first? Sometimes the fish wins but it will suffer.
Before placing tapwater in an aquarium it should stand open to the air for 24 hrs. This will allow the chlorine to evaporate and the oxygen from the air to dissolve in the water. There are some additives that will ensure that tapwater is safe for fish, available at your local pet shop.
What kind of water to put in a beta tank?
I use the $0.99 gallon of distilled water from the grocery store. One of my two male betas just passed today; he lived just shy of three years, and I've had my second for about six months and he's doing just fine. The water works for us :)
Why are your fish and chasing each other?
If they are the same kind of fish and it's always the same fish that's doing the chasing, then your fish are different genders. The male fish is the aggressor.
It's usually not a problem, but if the male fish is way larger it can nip off the other fish's fins after a few months bit by bit.
If you notice that the chased fish's fins are a bit tattered or broken, separate the fish from each other or add another female fish.
How much do betta fish normally cost?
This will depend on the type of betta you choose at the store. They can be as low as about $5, up to $20. They are typically priced based on the type per their fins, as the most expensive ones tend to have very fancy flowing fins.
How do you know if a fighting fish is hungry?
Simple observation. You will either see them fighting or see the damage on the fish that indicates they have been fighting.
It depends what food the other fish eats. Bettas are carnivorous, so they eat meat. If the betta food is meat (which it most likely is) and the fish you want to feed is a also a freshwater carnivore, then, chances are, you can feed the fish betta food.
Do betta fish go together with goldfish?
Beta fish are solitary fish and generally will attack/annoy any other fish until they are dead. Check with your local pet shop that sell fish to inquire about what, if any, fish can co-exist with Beta. it all depends on how aggressive you betta fish is, i own two male bettas, i placed my first one in the tank with 3 other goldfishes and they get along fine, however when i replaced the 1st betta with the 2nd one, it was the more aggressive one and attacked my other fishes...... my suggestions is to buy a seperator for the betta and have it get use to the other fishes for the first couple of weeks then place them together. just a heads up, doing this can cause a betta to get stressed out, so be on a look out for simptosn of ick hello!
What is the normal respiration rate for a Betta fish?
I've never counted it but they do breathe pretty fast.
They do not have eye lids, so they cannot have eye lashes. Lashes are also a form of fur so the only kind of animals with lashes are mammals.
They are the laziest of all turtles. It comes from their African American heritage.
Do female betta fish eat their eggs?
According to what I have heard, females do sometimes try to eat their eggs after they lay, which results in the male fighting the female off, to protect them. The best way, I suspect, to stop this is to separate the two parents.
Can a betta live in a 1 gallon tank?
Yes, but this is the smallest recommended size for a betta. Larger tanks are recommended and some people will tell you that 2.5 or even 5 gallons is the minimum. I agree, but personally I think that it's better that the fish be kept in a one gallon tank by somebody who cares about its welfare, than left to rot in a cup by somebody who treats it like an ornament. If keeping a betta in a one gallon tank with no filtration, you will need to change half the water every second or third day to stop its waste from building up to harmful levels. Once a fortnight, you should put the betta in a large, clean cup and rinse the gravel and decorations under the tap to clean them thoroughly. Don't forget to use chlorine neutraliser whenever you change the water. If you do not overfeed your betta, this should be suitable to maintain good water quality. If he develops finrot or is always lethargic, this is a sign that the water quality is not good enough and you should do water changes more frequently.
What does it mean when a betta fish has bulging eyes?
It means he hates you.
Bettas flare their gills out when they're trying to scare another betta away, or to impress a female with how large he is.
What is the white film on top of the water in my betta fish bowl?
It might be alage or ich/ick. :( I'd take a sample of the water into a pet store to have them analyze it for you if you feel you can't identify it.
Where is the dorsal fin located on the fish?
The dorsal spine is one of the three distinct portions along the spine or the vertebral column (the other two are the cervical spine and the lumbar spine), and is the longest section comprised of twelve thoracic vertebrae that house the spinal cord along the rachiclian channel.
What does the Hawaii states fish look like?
Aloha. Very funny. Humuhumukununukuapua'a means "fish with a pig's nose" in Hawai`ian.
It is a very long name, and is pronounced hoomoo-hoomoo, koonoo nookoo, ah-poo-ah ah.
A hui hou.
Do Japanese Fighting Fish have teeth?
The fish you are refering to as a "Japanese fighting fish" does not exist. There are no fighting fish that come from Japan. Japan is a cold country not a tropical one. The Koi Carp were developed in Japan. The fish I THINK you mean is the "Siamese fighting fish" more correctly the "Betta splendens". Yes they do fight but only the males fight and they will only fight against another male of the same species.
How do you tell the difference in male and female karp fish?
-Males have longer and more "flowing" tails and fins
-Females are less bright in color than males, as males use their vibrant color to attract mates; however, do not use this as the only indicator of gender... I've seen plenty of unimpressively colored males.
-Overall, females tend to look more "stubby" than males, meaning that they have short and stockier stature, and shorter fins.
HOWEVER, whether male or female, ALL BETAS SHOULD BE EXPECTED TO FIGHT. Betas are highly aggressive with one another, and are territorial. A period of mating is not an exception, and can still result in an injured fish.
As a general rule, one beta will be healthier NOT sharing its life with another beta.
If your main concern is about your beta's happiness or you wonder whether it is lonely, ask me for more information about things you can add to a beta's tank for recreation (such as an air pump, live plants, structures to hide in, etc.). There are quite a few things that can very much add to your beta's quality of life.
