Betta Fish
F-005 | Freshwater Collection
Why I Chose This Fish
I have always been fascinated by Siamese Fighting Fish ever since I first saw them at the pet store, all separated from one another. The idea that simply being in the same general vicinity can turn into a fight to the death sounds crazy. Glad people aren't like that! Jokes aside, these fish are incredibly beautiful, with so many different colors and varieties. There is a quiet stillness about them that I have always admired, especially when I'm having a tough day.
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Scientific Name: Betta splendens
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Habitat: Shallow, slow-moving freshwater such as rice paddies, floodplains, canals, ponds, and slow streams
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Range: Native to Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam
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Typical size: About 2–3 inches
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Diet: Primarily insects and insect larvae, along with small crustaceans, zooplankton, and other tiny aquatic prey
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Known for: Brilliant colors, elaborate fins, territorial behavior, air-breathing ability, and the famous aggression between males
