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The Betta fish is one of most popular fish kept. The Betta Splendens is a favorite because of its beauty, its long fins and because they are relatively Betta Male -  Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()easy to care for. The males sport deep beautiful colors whereas the females are less colorful. It is called the Siamese Fighting Fish because of its behavior towards other males of the same species. You cannot keep two or more males in the same tank. If more than one male betta fish are placed in the same tank, they will fight until only one of them remains. They will flare out their gill covers and erect their fins showing the other fish their fighting posture. The Betta also has the ability the breath air from the surface of the water which makes these fish very adabtiable and easy to take care of since the water does not have to be as filtered.
FYI Betta is related to Gourami
Betta Crown Tail Male - Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta Crown Tail Male - Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish)

The Male Betta is well known for its jewel-bright colors and spectacular fins. Unlike most fish, they breathe from the water's surface with their labyrinth organ instead of through their gills. Crown Tail Bettas have stunning tails with single or double ray patterns in a range of colors. Bettas will "flare" their fins when disturbed or threatened. The male Betta will attack another Betta and have been known to attack similar-looking fish. It is recommended that only one male Betta is housed in an aquarium with plants and very little current.



Betta Male -  Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta Male - Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish)

The Male Betta is well known for its jewel-bright colors and spectacular fins. Unlike most fish, they breathe from the water's surface with their labyrinth organ instead of through their gills. Bettas will "flare" their fins when disturbed or threatened. The male Betta will attack another Betta and have been known to attack similar-looking fish. It is recommended that only one male Betta is housed in an aquarium with plants and very little current.


Betta Halfmoon Male - Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta Halfmoon Male - Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

The Male Betta is well known for its jewel-bright colors and spectacular fins. Unlike most fish, they breathe from the water's surface with their labyrinth organ instead of through their gills. Halfmoon Bettas have a large crescent-shaped tail. Bettas will "flare" their fins when disturbed or threatened. The male Betta will attack another Betta and have been known to attack similar-looking fish. It is recommended that only one male Betta is housed in an aquarium with plants and very little current.


Betta Crown Tail Female - Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Betta Crown Tail Female - Extra Large (Siamese Fighting Fish) ()

Unlike most fish, Bettas breathe from the water's surface with their labyrinth organ instead of through their gills. The Crown Tail Betta has a stunning tail of long fringes that vary from single or double ray patterns and comes in a wide range of colors. Female Bettas are best housed with other female Bettas and other peaceful species in a tank with plants and very little current.


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