Interesting facts about Betta fish

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1. Betta fish are fresh water, small fish that are part of the Osphronemidae family.  Betta fish come in approximately 65 species, with the most popular one being betta splendens, or also called Siamese Fighting Fish.

Betta fish delivered their name from an ancient warrior group from Thailand, and were given the name in 1800s.

2. Betta fish can live up to 9 years in optional conditions.

Although on an everage Bettas lives around 2-3 years, when the water conditions are good.

3. Bettas are a small type of fish.  They range in size from under 1 inch up to 5 inches in length.  Size usually depends on what species the betta is.  The average size of the betta spledens, or Siamese fighting fish, is approximately 2.5 inches, with 4 inches considered to be giant. 

4. Not all bettas are fighters, the betta that hobbyists favor the most, the betta splendens, definitely is a fighting fish.

5. The males of the species are extremely territorial. Hence, the male Bettas are kept separately.

6. Bettas can be fooled by mirrors, believing their reflection to be a rival.

7. Bettas sport a large variety of diverse tail shapes.

8. Betta fish are bred in many strains of colors.

9. Bettas are carnivorous in nature.

10. They build bubble nests to help protect their eggs.

Happy Betta Keeping!