INTRODUCTION
Betta Fish (Siamese Fighting Fish / Betta Splendens) are one of the most popular fish in the
aquarium hobby. Unfortunately, this is taken advantage of by the pet fish industry. Bettas are
often marketed as low, no maintenance fish that can be kept in small bowls. This however, is
very misleading and untrue.
Is true that bettas are indeed one of the easiest fish to keep in the aquarium hobby. However,
no matter how "easy" they are to care for, bettas still need the basics, like basic equipment for
keeping tropical fish: heater, water, food and care. You will learn about all of these in this