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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Softball-Cheer-NatalieIf you want to get a male fighting fish it is best to have them in a small tank alone because they are quite aggressive and can...
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Goldfish, is the most common type of aquarium fish. It is one of the most colorful and striking fish till now. Goldfishes are of...
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Sub-tropical and coldwater fish can live without heaters BUT you must note that just because a tank doesn't have a heater in it,...
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Its best not to "lock lips" with a prostitute because there many diseases and illnesses spreading around from just having oral...
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No, this isn't a good idea. The betta might nibble the axolotl's delicate gills, and a big axolotl could swallow a betta, but the...
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It could be because he/she has over-eaten or because he/she has dropsy. If only the "chest" is swollen, he/she has probably eaten...
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no if its just lying their its deadThey don't exactly hibernate, but make sure the water is not cold. Should be about 70 degrees,...
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Could be water quality, temperature, or he could just be constipated. Could be close to death, you can still save him/her though....
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All water conditioner needs to do is remove the chlorine or chloramine from the tap water. Of course it will be OK for Goldfish.
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No touhing a fish does not kill it but with some of the bacteria that your hands hold can give the fish a major disease depending...
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because it is under the sea with all different colors
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There are currently 28 recognised Betta species.
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Black Ghosts have a face which resembles that of a dog. So imagine a canine swallowing something. dats the way....also it has a...
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Yes. It not only provides water circulation and oxygen but houses essential bacteria that keeps your water quality healthy. As...
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As with all bird, a female budgie can lay eggs at any time in her adult life. If she has not successfully mated with a male, the...
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Not in a gallon bowl. Bettas are best in 5 gallons plus. Bumblebee Gobies in 10 gallons plus. If the tank was larger though, it...
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No! The betta fish might pick on the loach but it cannot "eat a loch whole", a loach can sometimes bury itself under aquarium...
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It means the fish is sick, and most likely will die. It can be any number of things including cancer and bladder infection.
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Not in the same way that people 'burp' but they can and do 'gulp' air.
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12-15 second out of water, and it all depends on how well managed you keep it.
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Males and females should only be kept together in a tank the day they are bredFemales can sometimes be kept together if the tank...
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My understanding from my aquarium days was that most of the standard tropical fish were acceptable with a Beta. I think I've...
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When i had a goldfish, i just gave it a shake/pintch or two of fish food.
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Well, no but they are a lot better with them. For your fish, not for show, if you have gold fish, if you don't put a light in...
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Olefins are a type of hydrocarbon containing a double bond with at least on of the substituents on both sides of the double bond...
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The breeds of fighting fish can vary, although usually male bettas have the long, flowing fins that make these fish so popular....
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no, goldfish are however multicellular organisms
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Kissing in male betta fish is a display of agression. It is a form of fighting.
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2 or 3 years. If you are lucky maybe even 4 years, but no more than 5 at the very most.
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That answer is correct. The packages typically lead you to believe that you need to feed your betta 2-4 times a day. I can tell...
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There are many steps to breeding Betta's and if you are a beginner I suggest you wait and try some guppy breeding. I only suggest...
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AnswerYes, you can used distilled water in your Betta tank. I have done it for years. I am not an expert, but if the water...
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HINo. After spawning the male will chase the female away from the nest and then defend the nest. In the wild, the female would be...
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Yes. Bettas, like most other fish, like to swim around. A single betta needs a 6-10 gallon tank with a heater and filter for...
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I had the same problem once... Betta fish are really picky eaters, and most pet shops "feed" them pellets or flakes. Truth is...
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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...
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Before putting any fish into your tank you must condition the water. Also don't take fish out of bags, place the bag on top of...
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Siamese fighting eat betta pellets, which can bought at almost any store selling pet supplies (i.e. Wal-Mart, Petsmart, Petco)....
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No. The Siamese Fighting Fish is an artificial hybrid and as such does not exist in nature. The ancestor species that were uses...
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. No I suggest you don't because they would fight unless you want to breed but that is very hard so I suggest you don't and if...
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When people use 'common names' for fish no-one really knows what fish they really mean. Betta splendens is the proper name for...
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it probley means that your betta is sick. Look up on websites to see if you can diagnose your betta with any sickness. I realize...
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If he was still moist when you found him, then yes, because Bettas can survive out of water much easier then other fish (because...
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Fin and gill flaring in Betta's is part of what is called a territorial threat display. If a male Betta detects a threat in his...
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The main reasons are... 1. Illness 2. Stress or depression 3. Old age and may be dying 4. Water is too cold
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Top 3 Feeding ProblemsHere are the most common problems: overfeeding, feeding only flakes, not cleaning your tank of...
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AnswerSome females WILL fight, so trying to keep two of them in a small space (say one or two gallons) is NOT recommended....
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There are mean and they like to eat shrimp and worms and other shell creature.
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Common name of betta. http://z.about.com/d/freshaquarium/1/0/I/S/betta13.jpg
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No beacause they are fish they lay eggs!
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The first question that I would ask you, how was the betta acting when the fish was in the dark bluepurple water, did it look...
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Yes, that is very unhealthy to the fish.
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AnswerAbout 4 years Answer by ChibiIf the fish is in a perfect environment from the beginning of its life, then yes, it...
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Paramecium live in freshwater and are also found in aquariums.
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They will over feed but wont eat everything that you put in there. Just put in enough food so that all of it is eaten in 5-10...
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when the female is fat, has vertical stripes, and has a white dot under her stamch. And the male has made a big bubble nest.
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You should be aiming to add fish as slowly as possible. Don't add fish too fast as your filter may not be able to support the...
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If they are dead then they are should be floating at the top. They could be breathing ,they breath at the top of the water, or...
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no they do not it hurts them and they can die quicker
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Yes I have done this many times, but make sure it is with fish that won't nip at it's fins. I also found they seem a little...
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There are many stores that you can get Betta fish. I got mine at petco, but when looking for one definitely make sure it doesn't...
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AnswerThe pet store you bought your fish from should have speacil food for your type of fish. My food container says 6-8 pellets...
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In colder waters, a betta's metabolism will slow down and the fish will not move or eat as much. Usually no fish hibernate!
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if a male betta is losing it's color it could be because it's dying.
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No, you can feed them food made specifically for them, like 'BettaMin'. That's what I feed mine.
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it could be depressed for nothing to do in its tank/bowl . he/she could have a disease so i needed medication (here comes the...
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no they can't
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twice a day, 2 times each, 5 pellets at max or 2 flakes a day (pellets are better for betta fish
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AnswerI can tell you what NOT to keep with a male Betta--you can keep just about anything with a female one, including another...
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the guy at PetSmart told me it means the fish wants to mate ...yep, even fish have the need :)
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Most of these fish can live for 2-3 years in fish bowl. Normally, bettas live two to five years depending on how they are cared...
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It depends how large the tadpole is. Bettas can not eat anything larger than their mouth. -Raz
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if what you mean is how long you should wait before mating then you should wait about 2 weeks for the betta fish to mate, keep...
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I woulda thought the turtle would EAT, or even snap at the fish.... Male Bettas are just too flashy and they'll capture the...
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AnswerYou have to have two tanks (10-20 gallon). First put the male in(the male should have more colour then the female)the tank...
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While nothing is said to be impossible, I would say that it is extremely unlikely that one would get "worms" from eating...
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only one will survive! You can have a group of females together.
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If you go to Petco and look at the chart of what fish can be paired, you'll easily see that the Betta fish are incredibly...
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the answer is yes---> Depending on the species, bottomfeeders and bettafish usually do get along. However, there are...
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Extremely required information: size of tank! 1 gallon = every 3 days 5 gallon = every 5-7 days 10 gallon = probably a week or...
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Yes, some times if you are not careful when trying to breed bettas, the male will attack the female and he can injure the female....
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Fish can not be overfed. They stop eating when they have had enough. What is meant by "overfeeding" is putting more food in a...
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Time for a new fish.
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no it is actually good for them
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Beta fish are solitary fish and generally will attack/annoy any other fish until they are dead. Check with your local pet shop...
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AnswerIf you ever are in a pet store and the store gets a new shipment in of male Bettas, what you will notice is once the small...
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They actually do bite!!! I don't think they are poisonus so, it should be okay and they have pretty small mouths so I assume it...
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The fish do not need airspace as such. The surface of the water the fish is in needs air space for the transfer of gasses (in...
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AnswerThis is probably part of a mating ritual. The female will "test" the male's strength when she decides if she should spawn...
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The terms "Chinese", "Siamese", and "Japanese" are all applied to the same species of beta by the general public: betta...
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