Betta Splendens Fish FAQs

These are some frequently asked questions about betta splendens fish. Should you have any questions and can't find the answer in this website please contact us at webmaster@emilights.com

• What is Betta Splendens?
  Betta Splendens is a kind of fish ( +/- 3 inches or 5 centimeters ) usually called Betta (Beta is just fine), Betta Splendens (scientific name), Siamese fighting fish, ikan cupang. We like to call it Dragon Fish (take a look at the picture of a crown tail betta fish here).
• What kind of food does betta splendens fish eat ?
  Betta Splendens Fish eats natural foods like mosquito larvae, blood worm, etc and processed foods like tubifex worm, flakes, floats, etc.
• How long do Betta Splendens fish live?
  Generally a couple of years..
• Where to keep a Betta Splendens fish ?
  Betta Splendens Fish can be kept in a container as small as a vase where people usually put flowers in. A tank that contain at least a gallon of water is recommended. Water temperature in the native habitat is at the range 27 - 32 centigrade (Get Fahrenheit by multiplying the number with 9, then divide with 5, then subtract 32 from the result).
• How to to tell whether betta fish is male or female ?
  At young age, male betta fish shows characteristic like longer fins while female betta fish body will be rounder.
• Is it easy to breed betta fish ?
  Yes.
• What to do if a betta fish is sick ?
  First thing to do is to pour a bit of kitchen salt into the water. 1 tablespoon is usually good for 20 gallons, and make the water warm.