Red Betta Fish

Origin: Their ancestors originally lived in central Thailand, which is a country in Southeast Asia, but now Betta Fish are now found living in fish bowls and aquariums throughout most of the world. 

Maximum Size: In aquariums Male Betta Fish can grow to be about 3" long, including their tails. 

 

Behaviors: Betta Fish are not active swimmers and are rarely aggressive to other species of fish, but males are very aggressive to each other, flaring their fins and fighting, often to the death of one.

You will often see Male Betta Fish swimming up to the surface of the water, where they take in some air.

Later you'll see them release a bubble or two, and then return to get more air. They must always have access to the air at the water's surface.

Compatibility: Most Male Betta Fish live best alone in a large fish bowl. But they can be kept in aquariums with minimal water flow.

Recommended tank mates include other small fish that usually do not nip fins such as Harlequin Rasboras, White Clouds, Danios, Gouramis, small Rainbowfish species, Guppies, Platys, and Corydoras Catfish.