Getting to Know Your Betta

Getting to Know Your Betta

If you just brought home your Betta, or you simply want a general overview of this beautiful species, this article is a great read! Betta Fish, also known as Siamese Fighting Fish, is a very popular species in today’s freshwater aquariums. The ancestors of this fish are native to rice paddies and inland waterways in … Read more

The Modern-Day Betta Colors

The Modern Day Betta Colors

Bettas have always been known as beautifully-colored fish even in their natural habitat. However, over the years, breeding has created different patterns and an array of even more vibrant colors. In an effort to create specific colors and iridescence, many hues have ultimately emerged which are unique and stunning in your aquarium. Plakat Thai Betta … Read more

Siamese Fighting Fish – World’s Most Popular Aquarium Fish

Siamese Fighting Fish – World’s Most Popular Aquarium Fish

The Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta splendens), originally imported from Siam (today’s Thailand), has quickly become the aquarium enthusiast’s most popular fish. Because they adapt to most aquarium temperatures and eat pretty much anything offered them (although they are true carnivores), Bettas have become a well-liked addition to the family fish tank. Betta Fish History Imported … Read more

Betta History and Geography

Betta History and Geography

The beautiful Betta fish is indigenous to the homeland waters of Thailand. Living in shallow pools of water, streams that are polluted, muddy rice paddies and other stagnant bodies of water with low oxygen content, Bettas were exported to the United States and other countries just over 100 years ago. Quickly, they have become one … Read more

Betta Colors

Betta Colors

Cellophane Skin has only a slight yellow pigmentation, if anyThe fins are translucentThe organs are flesh-colored and most times can be seen through the skin Albino Lacks all pigmentation, including the eyes, which appear to be light pink or redVery rare White Opaque Pure white when youngMilky overlay of other colors Yellow If very light in … Read more