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There are many species of betta fish but the best known, and by far the most popular is the Siamese fighting fish. I made up the other names. Difficulty: Easy.

 

Thai challenge fish, Oriental madras, austenica boriansis

Bettas are "aphrophils", meaning they are bubble-nest builders, like gouramis and synbranchid eels. The male gulps air at the surface and blows bubbles coated in a special mucus to keep them from popping. After the female releases her eggs, the male carefully catches them in his mouth, places them into the bubbles, and stays to guard them from predators until the fry (baby fish) can swim on their own. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Seaweed, Coral, Crevices in a rock

Their upturned mouth is for catching insects in the wild, not for plants. That's why the food should be all protein as in their native habitat. Difficulty: Hard.

 

All plant, Mostly carbohydrates, Mostly plant

In their native habitats, the dry season can cause water levels to drop significantly. Since bettas can breathe actual air and also have powerful muscular bodies, they have been observed jumping, leaping, or even wriggling across damp land to find a deeper pool of water. This survival instinct is why betta owners must always keep a lid on their tanks! Difficulty: Hard.

 

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If the water evaporated in its natural habitat, the betta would be stuck in a small puddle and it would jump out to get to a bigger body of water. Difficulty: Easy.

 

They saw some ants and went for them, They wanted to greet the owner, They wanted to commit suicide

Usually the best option is to feed bettas once a day! They are small creatures and do not need alot of food at once but they should be fed daily. Santa is a merry little guy when he's full! Difficulty: Average.

 

once a month , once an hour, once a week

Betta fish need to be in water that is a little warmer than some other fish as they come from the tropics. The temperature for bettas should be around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If they get too cold, they will slow down. This is a very common mistake that betta owners make. Difficulty: Hard.

 

That's ridiculous They don't!, It keeps their colours vibrant., They breed successfully in warmer water.

Since visibility in a muddy rice paddy or a stagnant pool is often near zero, bettas rely on a highly developed sense of taste. They have chemoreceptors (taste buds) on their lips, in their mouths, and even on their fin-tips. This allows them to sample the water around them to detect prey or nearby rivals even when they cannot see them. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Lips, Mouth, Fins

Betta splendens are the bettas you find in most pet stores. Some other species are a bit more rare find. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Betta abrigades, Gourami micro, Betta fighter

Betta fish make bubble nests. If you see a mass of bubbles floating on the top of the aquarium, it means that your betta is happy and healthy. Difficulty: Hard.

 

leaves, rocks, nothing, they don't make nests

Flaring, meaning the act of pushing out the gill covers and fully extending every fin, is often a display of dominance and territorial aggression. It is designed to make the fish look as large and intimidating as possible to a rival. If a betta were truly intimidated or scared, it would clamp its fins tight against its body to try and swim away quickly.

Male bettas will also flare their fins as a courtship ritual. Often, this flaring is accompanied by a dance of sorts. He will also show off the size of his "beard" (his opercular membrane, a body part, not a euphemism for anything). And if this doesn't impress a female betta, then nothing will. Difficulty: Hard.

 

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Bettas originate from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia but they are mainly bred in Thailand. Difficulty: Hard.

 

North America, Amazon River, France

Rice paddies make a good habitat for bettas as they are miles long and give the bettas enough space. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Small puddles, The sea, Deep, fast-flowing rivers

Betta fish are carnivores and their mouths are designed to grab insects that happen to be on or in the water. Difficulty: Hard.

 

for fighting, for making their nests, for breathing

Regular water changes are a must. Most first-time keepers only clean their tank once a month or their bowl once every two weeks.

Vet visits are unnecessary for betta fish because if the fish gets sick, you could easily find medication in fish stores.

Bettas must eat up to four pellets a day and skip one day of the week. Overfeeding could kill the fish. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Vet visits once a month, Lots and lots of food, Little to no light

In addition to rice paddies, betta fish are found in puddles and slow-moving streams. Their natural environment is shallow, slow-moving water. They breathe air so they must be able to get to the surface easily. Difficulty: Hard.

 

in the ocean, in fast rivers, in large lakes

Male bettas are the providers for their families! Males are the ones in charge of nurturing and building nests for the eggs. Male bettas will build bubble nests in their fishbowls or tanks to prepare for eggs. This does not necessarily mean that they are breeding. Single male bettas will do this as a habit of nature. Difficulty: Hard.

 

to capture the attention of a female, to store extra food, to protect their territory

The male is the one who builds the nest and takes care of the eggs. As soon as the female lays the eggs, the male takes over, placing them in the nest. He will watch over the eggs for the next 2-3 days, catching and putting them back if they fall out of the nest. Around day 4, the eggs hatch. Difficulty: Hard.

 

the female, both parents, neither parent

A sorority is an aquarium that houses at least five female bettas and has at least a 20-gallon capacity. A male could also live in it, but it's not recommended because fights might start. Difficulty: Hard.

 

A betta fighting arena, An aquarium for breeding , A separate bowl for feeding