Bettas
Family: Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Macropodusinae
Origins: Asia: Mekong basin.
Scientific Name: Betta splendens
Common Name: Betta / Siamese fighting fish
Size: 3"
Preferred pH range: 6.8 – 7.4
Temperature Range: 72-78 F
Temperment: Community / semi aggresive
Comments: Occur in standing waters of floodplains, canals, rice paddies and medium to large rivers. Feeds on zooplankton, mosquito and other insect larvae. Air breather and bubble nest builder. Used in behavioral studies. Males will fight each other. The many colorful varieties are popular aquarium fish. Aquarium keeping: several females for one male.
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