The betta is a tropical fish of the family Osphronemidae (sea bass) and genus Betta, originating from the Mekong River basin that flows through the Kingdom of Thailand in Southeast Asia, with large growing fins and brightly colored body. In recent years, breeding has led to the emergence of species with more complex colors. In this article, I would like to explain in detail the characteristics of betta and how to keep them.
What is a betta?
The betta is a tropical fish belonging to the family Osphronemidae of the order Perciformes. The betta originates from the Mekong River basin in Southeast Asia, which flows through the Kingdom of Thailand. The betta is characterized by its large fins and brightly colored body. In recent years, breeding efforts have produced a variety of bettas with more complex colors.The genus Betta is collectively called "betta," but the variety commonly distributed today as betta is Betta splendens. Originally, the betta was a fish used to enjoy fighting territorial males. This is why the betta's Japanese name is "fighting fish," a rough name. Today, however, the betta is no longer enjoyed as a fighting fish, but rather as an ornamental fish that can be enjoyed for its appearance and other qualities. For this reason, the betta is sold as "betta" at specialty stores.
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How to keep bettas
Betta will be an easy breed to keep. The lifespan of angelfish is about 2 to 3 years. Their body size is approximately 5 to 7 cm. However, both lifespan and body size vary depending on the environment in which they are kept and the food they are fed. They prefer slightly acidic to neutral water, with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0. Since bettas are classified as tropical fish, they require a heater in winter if kept in Japan.
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Points to keep in mind when mixing swimmers
First of all, bettas have a strong fighting instinct because they have the Japanese name of "fighting fish. Therefore, we recommend that you keep bettas alone.If bettas are mixed with neon tetras or other calasin species, they may immediately chase after them and injure them, so do not mix them unless there is a special reason. Males, in particular, have a stronger fighting instinct than females, so care is required. Females may be allowed to swim together, although there are individual differences, but please make sure that you have taken appropriate measures before allowing them to swim together. For example, create an environment in which they can hide by adding aquatic plants.
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Points about spawning
Many people who keep bettas want to breed them. Breeding bettas is relatively easy. First, find an individual in which the male has a bubble nest (bubbles coming out of the mouth) and a line that appears on the female's abdomen when she is breeding. Let the pair swim together just to see each other. Suddenly placing the male and female in the same tank may cause them to start fighting, so it is easier to keep either the male or female isolated in a bottle or plastic case (or even a partition). If the male and female are compatible, they will build a bubble nest in a floating plant, such as an Amazon frog pit, and hopefully lay eggs in a few days.
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What to keep in mind when keeping bettas
The betta is a popular breed because of its many varieties and bright body color. Many beginners are familiar with bettas because they can be found in many specialty stores, but while they are recommended for beginners for their ease of keeping, they are more suitable for intermediate-level users when considering the difficulty of mixing with other tropical fish.Basically, because they must be kept alone, it is difficult to mix several species together in an aquarium, as is the case with most tropical fish, so those who want to have fun with them should be careful when keeping this species. However, many people keep them in wine glasses or goldfish bowls to take advantage of their solitary nature, so they are recommended for those who can only keep them in a very small space. It is not too difficult to keep them, so even beginners can keep them.
