Types of Bettas
Bubblenesters
Habitat: stagnant, sometimes swampy waters, including lakes, ponds, streams, rice patties
Behavior: Males create bubblenests to support eggs.
Size: 1.5 inches (coccina group) to 3 inches (splendens group)
Groups:
Mouthbrooders
Habitat: streams and riverbanks
Behavior: Not as aggressive as B. Splendens. Males carries eggs in his throat. Mating is done in the open.
Size: Up to 5 inches, depending on group. Picta is very small
Groups:
