In 1975, scientists tried spaying a few hundred female betta fish. We all know what happens to spayed cats and dogs: They become sterile. Betta fish are different. A third of the surviving bettas ...

With their long delicate fins, betta fish need a tank with low water flow and lots of places to hang out and nap. A 5-gallon tank is ideal for most betta fish, and they should never share their tank ...

Betta fish, also called Siamese fighting fish, are small, colorful fish that are native to Southeast Asia and common in the pet trade. In Thailand, people call betta fish "pla kat," which means ...

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Keeping fish can be a great alternative to furry pets. Exotic fish add beauty to any home. The Betta fish, also called Siamese Fighting Fish, needs a solo tank. Discus fish, known as the king of the ...

What is a betta fish? Betta fish—also known as Siamese fighting fish—are among the oldest species of domesticated fish. Their scientific name, Betta splendens, combines two languages: Malay for ...

QUESTION: I have a red betta fish named George who has been living in a little 2-gallon tank on my desk at work for the last month. I have some live plants in the tank, and he has built a bubble nest ...