Betta Fish

A betta fish (Betta splendens), also known as the Siamese fighting fish, is a small, colorful fish in the gourami family. It is known for its aggressive nature towards other male bettas, its long, flowing fins, and its popularity as an aquarium fish. 🐠

Male betta fish have a small, slender body with a long, flowing tail and fins. Their scales are a variety of vibrant colors, from red and blue to purple and green. The females are typically a duller color with shorter fins.

Betta fish are native to the shallow, slow-moving waters of Southeast Asia, including rice paddies and canals. They are carnivores and their diet consists of a wide variety of foods, including insects, larvae, and small crustaceans.

Betta fish are known for their aggressive and territorial nature, which is especially pronounced in males. Male bettas are known to fight one another, often to the death. Because of this, they are typically kept in an aquarium by themselves. They are also capable of breathing air from the surface of the water, which allows them to survive in oxygen-poor environments.