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3 definitions of Betta splendens.
(Regan 1909)
Siamese fighting fish, Belaga, Sepilai, Siamese fightingfish, Bojownik syjamski
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Scientific Name: |
Betta splendens
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Family/Order/Class: |
Osphronemidae (Gouramies)
subFamily Macropodinae /
Perciformes / Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) |
Common Name: |
Siamese fighting fish |
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Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong basin. |
Climate: |
tropical; 24 - 30°C; 22°N - 8°N |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 |
Description: |
Occur in standing waters of floodplains, canals, rice paddies (Ref. 12693) and medium to large rivers (Ref. 12975). Feeds on zooplankton, mosquito and other insect larvae (Ref. 12693). Air breather and bubble nest builder. Used in behavioral studies (Ref. 4537). Males will fight each other. The many colorful varieties are popular aquarium fish, however, the holding of the males in very small containers should be discouraged (Ref. 1672). Aquarium keeping: several females for one male; minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539). |
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| Reference: Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2004. FishBase.
World Wide Web electronic publication.
www.fishbase.org, version (05/2004) and Rainboth, W.J.. 1996. |
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Betta splendens is a Siamese fighting fish
Source: XML, September 9, 2010
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Betta splendens
Bet Uh Splen Dens
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Betta splendens (Regan, 1910)
Aka Siamese Fighting Fish. Known for its bright colorations, available in many different colors and fin shapes. Known best for the tendency of males to fight to the death following several moments where the males raise their gill govers and spread their gills in a threatening manner. Males typically have long fancy fins while the females have very little color or fin growth. Body is very long with an upward pointing mouth. Often found in stores sold in small cups. Carnivore. Prefers 7.0 pH. 65-75 degree Fahrenheit temperature recommendation. Bubblenest builder. To begin nest building water needs to be no more then 6 inches deep with no surface movement. Once the nest is built a courtship dance occurs and the male typically squeezes the female. Eggs are collected or laid in the next and fry hatch within 24 hours.
Source: Stephen Single, June 22, 2004
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One of the most popular and commonly available Betta species
Source: Stephen Single, July 12, 2004
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