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Betta Fish (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Betta splendens

Description:

My pet betta Arthur, posing for the camera.

Habitat:

Fish bowl.

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11 Comments

Shuriken
Shuriken 11 years ago

You're welcome. :)

animalexpert
animalexpert 11 years ago

Thank you so much for all your help if l need further information l will ask you.

Shuriken
Shuriken 11 years ago

I would say don't risk it. I never wanted to even when I had male and female bettas because I didn't want them to kill each other, which from what I can tell from stuff from breeders is very likely.

animalexpert
animalexpert 11 years ago

Thanks! My friend has a huge male betta. I'm worried when they do the mating embrace he would kill her. He is also really territorial. Do you think it is a good idea? (my female is also 2 years old)

Shuriken
Shuriken 11 years ago

I've never done it myself, but I did some research a few years back. It seems like you need really large tanks for attempted breeding, so that the male and female don't kill each other. Also, you have to remove the females after they lay the eggs so they don't eat them. The males will put the eggs in their bubble nests... it's really fascinating, and there are a lot of online resources if you do a search. :)

animalexpert
animalexpert 11 years ago

Have you ever bred Bettas? Because l could use some tips.

animalexpert
animalexpert 11 years ago

Yeah!

Shuriken
Shuriken 11 years ago

I've had quite a few bettas, I like the female ones too, they can be really beautiful. :)

animalexpert
animalexpert 11 years ago

Cool, I have a female

Shuriken
Shuriken 11 years ago

Yep, his fins are just laying down because he's in a relaxed state.

animalexpert
animalexpert 11 years ago

Is that a male?

Kay Sully
Spotted by
Kay Sully

Colorado, USA

Spotted on Aug 18, 2012
Submitted on Aug 19, 2012

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