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== Behaviour == | == Behaviour == | ||
:Bettas are curious creatures. They enjoy exploring every nook and cranny of their tanks. They appreciate live plants and caves to swim around and through. You may notice they will sit on, lean on, or "claim" an object. They are quite peaceful and will get along with most other fish which are not fin nippers or that look like them. Bettas will flare out the sides of their faces to warn other fish not to mess with them or if they see an object that they mistake for another Betta. | :Bettas are curious creatures. They enjoy exploring every nook and cranny of their tanks. They appreciate live plants and caves to swim around and through. You may notice they will sit on, lean on, or "claim" an object. They are quite peaceful and will get along with most other fish which are not fin nippers or that look like them. Bettas will flare out the sides of their faces to warn other fish not to mess with them or if they see an object that they mistake for another Betta. | ||
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|Category=Fish, Beginners Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Anabantoids, Bettas | |Category=Fish, Beginners Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Anabantoids, Bettas | ||
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== Special notes == | == Special notes == | ||
*Interestingly, the veil tail Betta is now hardly ever shown at fish shows, as it is considered by many Betta breeders as 'common' and not worth displaying any more. | *Interestingly, the veil tail Betta is now hardly ever shown at fish shows, as it is considered by many Betta breeders as 'common' and not worth displaying any more. | ||
*The Siamese Fighting Fish is a hybrid of true ''Betta splendens'', ''[[Betta imbellis]]'', and ''[[Betta smaragdina]]''. True Betta splendens are rare. | *The Siamese Fighting Fish is a hybrid of true ''Betta splendens'', ''[[Betta imbellis]]'', and ''[[Betta smaragdina]]''. True Betta splendens are rare. | ||
− | + | *Several aquarists debate on whether the Betta should be kept in tanks or bowls since their natural environment consists of "small, shallow areas of water". However, their natural environment, while being shallow, is often acres wide. This does not mean a large tank is not suitable for a Betta, by all means a large tank/bowl would be better for them. | |
− | *Several aquarists debate on whether the Betta should be kept in tanks or bowls since their natural environment consists of "small, shallow areas of water". However, their natural environment, while being shallow, is often acres wide. This does not mean a large tank is not suitable for a Betta, by all means a | + | *Bettas, like [[:Category: Gourami|Gouramis]] are a [[labyrinth]] fish, in that they have a special organ that allows them to breathe air at the surface, so they can survive in poorly oxygenated water. If they are not allowed access to the air then they may drown. |
− | *Bettas, like [[:Category: Gourami|Gouramis]] | ||
*As they age, a Betta's colouration often changes; those with the marble gene constantly change. There is also a red loss gene that means a Betta born with a lot of red in the fins will lose all red as it matures. The redloss gene is desirable in Betta shows. | *As they age, a Betta's colouration often changes; those with the marble gene constantly change. There is also a red loss gene that means a Betta born with a lot of red in the fins will lose all red as it matures. The redloss gene is desirable in Betta shows. | ||
*Longfinned Bettas, especially half moons and veil tails, can sometimes find themselves getting hampered down by their own tails, or through boredom, can turn to tail biting. Sometimes fish will do these because of a change in environment, as a result of fin rot, or you simply have a nervous fish with a vengeance against its own tail! There is no real known cure for this, but increasing the number of plants in the tank to reduce stress may help. If a betta won't stop, simply keep their water clean to prevent infection. | *Longfinned Bettas, especially half moons and veil tails, can sometimes find themselves getting hampered down by their own tails, or through boredom, can turn to tail biting. Sometimes fish will do these because of a change in environment, as a result of fin rot, or you simply have a nervous fish with a vengeance against its own tail! There is no real known cure for this, but increasing the number of plants in the tank to reduce stress may help. If a betta won't stop, simply keep their water clean to prevent infection. | ||
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*[https://www.aquariuminfo.org/betta.html Aquarium Info -Caring for your Betta] | *[https://www.aquariuminfo.org/betta.html Aquarium Info -Caring for your Betta] | ||
*[https://www.aquariumfriend.com/best-betta-tank/ Betta Tank Information] | *[https://www.aquariumfriend.com/best-betta-tank/ Betta Tank Information] | ||
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