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All About Betta Fish

Hey there! Glad you could make it! Today, we will be diving into the world of the betta fish. I am no Ichthyologist, but I will try my best to explain behavior, personality, anatomy and other FUN stuff about bettas.  Here's what I'll be covering: ORIGIN So where do bettas come from? Betta fish are native to Thailand. Did you know there are over 60 different species of bettas? Specifically, the betta fish that we typically see in pet stores are classified as Betta Splendens. Colloquially, these fish are nicknamed, "Siamese Fighting Fish" because of their aggressive behaviors.  Within the fishkeeping hobby, Betta Hendra are becoming quite popular. Betta Hendra are within the betta family but have a more slender body and bold, iridescent coloring. Below is a photo from Instagram user fishiefishieaz showcasing their male Betta Hendra. fishiefishieaz has been successfully breeding his Hendra pair.  Isn't the Betta Hendra gorgeous? ANATOMY To be a successful fish keepe