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#1 Michael the fish fanatic

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Posted 23 May 2014 - 11:39 PM

Species name: Betta splendens


Common Names: Betta, Siamese fighting fish

Family: Osphronemidae

Order: Perciformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Max. size: 6.5 cm / 2.5 inches

Environment: Freshwater

Origin: Asia. Mekong basin.

Temperament: Relatively non aggressive except towards other males.

Company: Peaceful fishes.

Water parameters: pH 6.0-8.0, temperature 24- 30°C / 75 - 86° F

Aquarium setup: Betta splendens (Siamese fighting fish) are best kept in a warm well planted aquariums with floating plants. Only keep one male in an aquarium unless its very big since they will fight to the death. Create hiding places for the females. Its recommended keeping more females then males. Do not keep with fin nippers. Current should be kept to a minimum in the aquarium.

Feeding: Accepts most small foods including flakes.

Price: regular betta's are around $10, but the more fancy beautiful betta's are around $60-$200

Link: http://m.youtube.com...h?v=W83WiJtCKtU

Photo below of dumbo eared betta ( in my opinion the most beautiful type)

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