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1. What is another term for betta fish?
Answer: Siamese fighting fish
Interesting Information: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.
From Quiz: Betta Fish, Better Fish
Some incorrect choices:
Thai challenge fish, Oriental madras, austenica boriansis
2. Bettas use what as a nest?
Answer: bubbles
Interesting Information:Bettas build bubble nests to house a female's eggs after spawning.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: A Betta Fish Quiz
3. What should betta pellets be made of?
Answer: All protein
Interesting Information: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.
From Quiz: A Betta Fish For You
Some incorrect choices:
All plant, Mostly carbohydrates, Mostly plant
4. Bettas belong to what family?
Answer: Osphronemidae
Interesting Information:Bettas belong to the family Osphronemidae which includes other air-breathing fish such as gouramis.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: A Betta Fish Quiz
Some incorrect choices:
Characidae, Poeciliidae, Gobiidae
5. Why do some bettas jump out of their bowls?
Answer: They wanted to get to a bigger space
Interesting Information: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.
From Quiz: A Betta Fish For You
Some incorrect choices:
They saw some ants and went for them, They wanted to greet the owner, They wanted to commit suicide
6. Bettas need to watch their weight sometimes like people do! Overfeeding can cause them health problems or even kill them. How often should I feed my betta fish Santa?
Answer: once a day
Interesting Information: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.
From Quiz: You Betta Be Good
Some incorrect choices:
once a month , once an hour, once a week
7. Betta fish need to be in warmer water than goldfish do. Why?
Answer: They are tropical fish.
Interesting Information: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.
From Quiz: Betta Fish, Better Fish
Some incorrect choices:
That's ridiculous They don't!, It keeps their colours vibrant., They breed successfully in warmer water.
8. How big can a male bubble-nesting betta get?
Answer: 7.5 cm.
Interesting Information:
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: A Betta Fish Quiz
Some incorrect choices:
.75 cm., 75 cm., 750 cm.
9. What is the common pet betta's scientific name?
Answer: Betta splendens
Interesting Information:Betta splendens are the bettas you find in most pet stores. Some other species are a bit more rare find.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: A Betta Fish For You
Some incorrect choices:
Betta abrigades, Gourami micro, Betta fighter
10. What do betta fish make their nests out of?
Answer: bubbles
Interesting Information: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.
From Quiz: Betta Fish, Better Fish
Some incorrect choices:
leaves, rocks, nothing, they don't make nests
11. At what age can Bettas be sexed?
Answer: 3 months
From Quiz: A Betta Fish Quiz
Some incorrect choices:
5 months, 2 months, 4 months
12. Where do bettas originally come from?
Answer: Thailand
Interesting Information:Bettas originate from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia but they are mainly bred in Thailand.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: A Betta Fish For You
Some incorrect choices:
North America, Amazon River, France
13. Where do bettas live in the wild?
Answer: Shallow freshwater areas
Interesting Information:Rice paddies make a good habitat for bettas as they are miles long and give the bettas enough space.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: A Betta Fish For You
Some incorrect choices:
Small puddles, The sea, Deep, fast-flowing rivers
14. Why do betta fish have upturned mouths?
Answer: for eating
Interesting Information:Betta fish are carnivores and their mouths are designed to grab insects that happen to be on or in the water.
Difficulty: Hard.
From Quiz: Betta Fish, Better Fish
Some incorrect choices:
for fighting, for making their nests, for breathing
15. What can improve a betta's life the most? The incorrect answers are unnecessary and/or bad for the fish.
Answer: Regular water changes
Interesting Information: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.
From Quiz: A Betta Fish For You
Some incorrect choices:
Vet visits once a month, Lots and lots of food, Little to no light
16. In the wild, where can betta fish be found?
Answer: in rice paddies
Interesting Information: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.
From Quiz: Betta Fish, Better Fish
Some incorrect choices:
in the ocean, in fast rivers, in large lakes
17. It looks like my betta Santa has been making bubbles in his bowl! Why do male bettas often make bubble nests?
Answer: to prepare for eggs
Interesting Information: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.
From Quiz: You Betta Be Good
Some incorrect choices:
to capture the attention of a female, to store extra food, to protect their territory
18. Which betta parent cares for the young?
Answer: the male
Interesting Information: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.
From Quiz: Betta Fish, Better Fish
Some incorrect choices:
the female, both parents, neither parent
19. What is a betta sorority?
Answer: An aquarium that houses 5+ female bettas
Interesting Information: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.
From Quiz: A Betta Fish For You
Some incorrect choices:
A betta fighting arena, An aquarium for breeding , A separate bowl for feeding
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