Facts and History

Banded Round tail, small finsGolf and copperBanded body – green flecks   Brunei Rounded tail and small finsGreen edging on anal and dorsal finsBody Color – gold, pink and/or whiteGreen pectoral fins Edith’s Round tail, short finsFemale – dull orange with dark splotches and white spotsMale – brighter orange with dark splotches and blue-green spots … Read more

Betta Vision Though Bettas have monocular vision which allows them to see in two different directions at the same time, they also lack depth perception. Bettas cannot adjust quickly to changes in brightness because their iris works so slowly. The Betta’s vision is relatively poor. To aid this weakness, this species uses a “lateral line,” … Read more

Did you know that both the male and female Bettas share similar anatomical features? Equally, they have a cylindrical form, with the anterior part of the body tapering to a laterally compressed shape. The pelvic fins are quite long and extended, particularly in the male. The dorsal fin inserts behind the midpoint of the back … Read more

Comb Ray extensions around outer edge – comb-like appearance Crown Distinguished spiky grooves at the end – rays extend further than the comb tail Delta Triangular – the V shape gives it its name for the Greek letter Double An inbred mutation – dorsal fin is same length as anal fin with 2 caudal lobes … Read more

Betta fish are known for their aggressive behavior, especially when they are placed with other fish. As a result of their ancestry stemming from male Siamese Fighting Fish protecting their territory, Bettas can become quite brutal when agitated. Some Betta owners believe that only male Betta is aggressive. Actually, both male and female Bettas can … Read more

Accessorizing with fish was not what the people of Siam originally had in mind when they started collecting Bettas prior to the 1800s. Known as Siamese Fighting Fish, the Bettas of that time were not the same elegant, little fish we see today. With much smaller fins and a dirty greenish-brown hue, they were bred … Read more