STEP 4.
This is the time when you must observe what your Siamese fighting fish/betta fish are doing. They must seem to have recognized each other, and the male will make gestures while flashing his long fins around.
You should see the male’s tail making strong waving motions towards the female.
Your male Siamese fighting fish/betta fish should also start to create a bubble nest.
While doing all of this you must also feed your fish with high quality food.
There are different recommendations, some use freeze dried blood worms, some live or frozen brine shrimp, and others use tubifex worms and so on. Remember not to overfeed.
Now, after having the high quality food, your female Siamese fighting fish/ betta fish should sort of plump up as eggs are produced. She will now be ready.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Another Betta Fish/ Siamese fighting fish Species!
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I have found another species of Betta fish/Siamese fighting fish that some people may be interested in.
Do you know that there are more than 50 described species in the Betta genus!
Just about all of them can be kept in aquariums, but only a few species are kept by any aquarists other than the true Betta enthusiasts.
In the next post I will tell you all about this particular species.
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I have found another species of Betta fish/Siamese fighting fish that some people may be interested in.
Do you know that there are more than 50 described species in the Betta genus!
Just about all of them can be kept in aquariums, but only a few species are kept by any aquarists other than the true Betta enthusiasts.
In the next post I will tell you all about this particular species.
Get more information by clicking on: FREE BONUSES
Thursday, May 28, 2009
A ‘YELLOW’ Siamese fighting fish/Betta fish!!
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The ‘yellow’ colored Siamese fighting fish/betta fish is a color which can range anywhere from an almost clear to a bright ‘butter-yellow’, which covers the whole body and fins.
The ‘cellophane’ color in its pure form is a very pale ‘yellow’. If you breed with this color it can increase finnage and body size. It doesn’t carry any color genes that would affect your reason for using it.
A very nice color and a desirable one to breed is the ‘chocolate’ colored Siamese fighting fish/betta fish.
This color is between ‘black and yellow’ and can be ‘dark brown’ to a ‘light brown’, almost ‘yellow’.
See ‘breeding information’ for more!
The ‘yellow’ colored Siamese fighting fish/betta fish is a color which can range anywhere from an almost clear to a bright ‘butter-yellow’, which covers the whole body and fins.
The ‘cellophane’ color in its pure form is a very pale ‘yellow’. If you breed with this color it can increase finnage and body size. It doesn’t carry any color genes that would affect your reason for using it.
A very nice color and a desirable one to breed is the ‘chocolate’ colored Siamese fighting fish/betta fish.
This color is between ‘black and yellow’ and can be ‘dark brown’ to a ‘light brown’, almost ‘yellow’.
See ‘breeding information’ for more!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
'Double Tail' Siamese fighting fish/ Betta fish!
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A ‘Double Tail’ Betta fish!
The ‘DOUBLE TAIL’ Betta fish/ Siamese fighting fish is a very beautiful tail type.
The caudal fin is split in the middle, producing two caudal peduncles and what are referred to as tail lobes (fins).
True ‘double tails’ should have an even split right to the body and have two caudal peduncles. The dorsal fin on a ‘double tail’ is significantly elongated.
Sometimes breeders will combine the ‘double tail’ with any of the ‘delta tails’ or ‘half moon’ type tails.
Be careful of breeding ‘double tails’ to ‘double tails’ as this could produce fish with short bodies and spinal deformities, because of the twin caudal peduncles.
For breeding information click on: ‘Secrets to breeding your own Siamese fighting fish.’
A ‘Double Tail’ Betta fish!
The ‘DOUBLE TAIL’ Betta fish/ Siamese fighting fish is a very beautiful tail type.
The caudal fin is split in the middle, producing two caudal peduncles and what are referred to as tail lobes (fins).
True ‘double tails’ should have an even split right to the body and have two caudal peduncles. The dorsal fin on a ‘double tail’ is significantly elongated.
Sometimes breeders will combine the ‘double tail’ with any of the ‘delta tails’ or ‘half moon’ type tails.
Be careful of breeding ‘double tails’ to ‘double tails’ as this could produce fish with short bodies and spinal deformities, because of the twin caudal peduncles.
For breeding information click on: ‘Secrets to breeding your own Siamese fighting fish.’
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Siamese fighting fish. Different tail types!
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Siamese Fighting Fish/ Betta Fish—Different Tail Types!
I have been asked if I could explain the different and various tail types of the Siamese fighting fish/ Betta fish. So, over the next couple of posts I will tell you about the various types of tails that you can get when you buy your Siamese fighting fish.
The VEIL TAIL! As I have already said in one of my previous articles, the veil tail is what you would usually find in most pet stores and most homes.
This is the most common of the tail types.
The tail is long and thin and usually tapers to a point. It’s a non-symmetrical tail (only 2 rays)
The gene for the veil tail is dominant and is very hard to breed out of a line.
Our ‘Samurai’ is a veil tail Siamese fighting fish.
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Siamese Fighting Fish/ Betta Fish—Different Tail Types!
I have been asked if I could explain the different and various tail types of the Siamese fighting fish/ Betta fish. So, over the next couple of posts I will tell you about the various types of tails that you can get when you buy your Siamese fighting fish.
The VEIL TAIL! As I have already said in one of my previous articles, the veil tail is what you would usually find in most pet stores and most homes.
This is the most common of the tail types.
The tail is long and thin and usually tapers to a point. It’s a non-symmetrical tail (only 2 rays)
The gene for the veil tail is dominant and is very hard to breed out of a line.
Our ‘Samurai’ is a veil tail Siamese fighting fish.
Click on: ‘Free Bonuses’ for more information.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
An Easter wish for all.
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This is an Easter wish for all our readers from 'SAMURAI' our Siamese Fighting Fish/Betta fish and us.
We wish everybody a wonderful Easter weekend. Be safe, take care and enjoy.
This is an Easter wish for all our readers from 'SAMURAI' our Siamese Fighting Fish/Betta fish and us.
We wish everybody a wonderful Easter weekend. Be safe, take care and enjoy.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Awesome pics of Siamese fighting fish 'Sammy'
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I have found some awesome pictures of 'SAMMY', 'Heather everyday's' fabulous Siamese fighting fish.
I obtained permission from Heather to share them with everybody. Go ahead and enjoy!
'Sammy' which is short for 'Salmon Roll', is a 'Veil Tail' Siamese Fighting Fish or Betta Fish.
I have found some awesome pictures of 'SAMMY', 'Heather everyday's' fabulous Siamese fighting fish.
I obtained permission from Heather to share them with everybody. Go ahead and enjoy!
'Sammy' which is short for 'Salmon Roll', is a 'Veil Tail' Siamese Fighting Fish or Betta Fish.
Click on to 'fishies category.'
Thanks Heather.
For more information on Siamese fighting fish click on the various links.
Also click on 'Great companion' and 'Wonderful companion' for information about companions for your Siamese fighting fish.
Also click on 'Great companion' and 'Wonderful companion' for information about companions for your Siamese fighting fish.
Friday, February 27, 2009
The Best Bettafish Companions
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A few other tank mates for your Siamese fighting fish could be Platies or Moons, Rasbora’s, Otocinclus, or the White cloud Mountain Minnow which originates in Southern China. Most of these would need to be in groups of 3 or 4 or more. Others could be Loaches or Shrimp.
The African Dwarf Frog is one of the species that some people keep successfully with their Siamese fighting fish. In later posts I will go into more details on this one.
Visit our other Siamese Fighting Fish Companions...the Bronze Catfish is one of them.
A few other tank mates for your Siamese fighting fish could be Platies or Moons, Rasbora’s, Otocinclus, or the White cloud Mountain Minnow which originates in Southern China. Most of these would need to be in groups of 3 or 4 or more. Others could be Loaches or Shrimp.
The African Dwarf Frog is one of the species that some people keep successfully with their Siamese fighting fish. In later posts I will go into more details on this one.
Visit our other Siamese Fighting Fish Companions...the Bronze Catfish is one of them.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Enhance Your Bettafish Tank with these plants
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Water Sprite—Ceratopteris Cornuta has bright yellowish green leaves that can be quite decorative. It can grow as a floating plant on the water surface or rooted in gravel. If you grow it as a floating plant it will provide surface cover and make your Siamese fighting fish feel more secure and less “jumpy”. You may find that your Siamese fighting fish may also use the water sprite as a platform to bask himself in the warmth of your aquarium light if you have one, much the same as sunbathing for us. A wonderful plant when you start breeding your Siamese fighting fish, the babies will have protective cover and the adults a platform for a bubble nest!
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Water Sprite—Ceratopteris Cornuta has bright yellowish green leaves that can be quite decorative. It can grow as a floating plant on the water surface or rooted in gravel. If you grow it as a floating plant it will provide surface cover and make your Siamese fighting fish feel more secure and less “jumpy”. You may find that your Siamese fighting fish may also use the water sprite as a platform to bask himself in the warmth of your aquarium light if you have one, much the same as sunbathing for us. A wonderful plant when you start breeding your Siamese fighting fish, the babies will have protective cover and the adults a platform for a bubble nest!
More on enhancing your bettafish's tank with live plants...
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Bettafish Plants Pet Shops sell
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I have heard that some pet stores sell what they call “ BettaFish Bulbs” for your Siamese fighting fish. They are actually Rhizomes or Aponogeton. They grow well in low light and are attractive. With these plants or bulbs, they do well in soft water, so you will have to check your water. Go to Google search and look for “Betta bulbs” for more information.
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I have heard that some pet stores sell what they call “ BettaFish Bulbs” for your Siamese fighting fish. They are actually Rhizomes or Aponogeton. They grow well in low light and are attractive. With these plants or bulbs, they do well in soft water, so you will have to check your water. Go to Google search and look for “Betta bulbs” for more information.
Get more plants bettafish like...
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Breeding with your Siamese fighting fish
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Breeding Siamese Fighting Fish / Betta!
Well they are difficult to breed and are not recommended for beginners. I would suggest that you first get your pet, learn how to take care of him and then when you feel that you are ready and want to take the chance of breeding, get as much help as possible. This is a very exciting time.
You will need two separate tanks, one for the male and one for the female. Another way is to have your male in his tank with a glass divider. This way you segregate the two. You can also put the female in a small jar and position it next to the breeding tank.
When he becomes aware of the female’s presence, he will swim up to the glass and flare his fins, and extend his gill covers. The female will become agitated eventually and she will try to find a way into the male’s tank. The courtship lasts anything from one to twenty four hours.
To condition your Siamese fighting fish for spawning, it is recommended that you feed a variety of foods i.e. live and frozen foods. You could also change their water every other day. Lots of clean water and better foods helps to get a pair into condition to spawn. Lots of live plants and a 50w submersible heater.
The male will begin the process by building a ‘bubble nest’. He does this by swimming to the top and takes a breath of air. While the air bubble is in his mouth he covers it with a mucous and then spits it back again. He will repeat this over and over again until he has a nest floating on the top of the tank about four to six inches across. He likes to have something to stick it to and this is where the favorite bettafish live plants come into it. Your female will let the male know she is ready to begin spawning by swimming beneath the nest. The male will follow and curve his body in a u-shape over her. They both turn upside down and she will begin releasing her eggs with the mail fertilizing them. Fascinating!
She could release anything between 350 - 400 eggs. When the eggs fall down towards the bottom of the tank, the male will swim down and pick them up in his mouth and return them to the bubble nest and gently place the eggs in the nest. In could take him a few hours before he has all the eggs placed in the nest. Try to keep the water in the breeding tank no deeper than 4 – 5 inches. This will make his job much easier. If the female does not help the male, remove her back to her tank.
Within 36 hours your Siamese Fighting Fish baby eggs should begin to hatch. Three or so days after they are swimming horizontally you can take the male out of the tank.
They are tiny - you now have to now take care of them.
You can obtain tablets that are mixed with water to produce ‘baby bettafish food’ from most pet shops. They need to eat lots of tiny food particles. You may find that they won’t usually eat for the first five of six days after hatching. But then you can feed live food and small flakes or pellets. Check with your pet store.
We have no experience with breeding Siamese Fighting Fish. The information that I have gathered is small bits and pieces to give you an idea of what it will involve. I think it will be a fascinating route to take once you decide to go ahead. Can you imagine breeding your own little baby fish! All your friends will be delighted when they come around and your children will have lots to talk about at school as well as to their friends. I’m sure you will derive a lot of pleasure if you go this route. I will be posting some articles on breeding Siamese Fighting Fish/Betta in the near future.
Breeding Siamese Fighting Fish / Betta!
Well they are difficult to breed and are not recommended for beginners. I would suggest that you first get your pet, learn how to take care of him and then when you feel that you are ready and want to take the chance of breeding, get as much help as possible. This is a very exciting time.
You will need two separate tanks, one for the male and one for the female. Another way is to have your male in his tank with a glass divider. This way you segregate the two. You can also put the female in a small jar and position it next to the breeding tank.
When he becomes aware of the female’s presence, he will swim up to the glass and flare his fins, and extend his gill covers. The female will become agitated eventually and she will try to find a way into the male’s tank. The courtship lasts anything from one to twenty four hours.
To condition your Siamese fighting fish for spawning, it is recommended that you feed a variety of foods i.e. live and frozen foods. You could also change their water every other day. Lots of clean water and better foods helps to get a pair into condition to spawn. Lots of live plants and a 50w submersible heater.
The male will begin the process by building a ‘bubble nest’. He does this by swimming to the top and takes a breath of air. While the air bubble is in his mouth he covers it with a mucous and then spits it back again. He will repeat this over and over again until he has a nest floating on the top of the tank about four to six inches across. He likes to have something to stick it to and this is where the favorite bettafish live plants come into it. Your female will let the male know she is ready to begin spawning by swimming beneath the nest. The male will follow and curve his body in a u-shape over her. They both turn upside down and she will begin releasing her eggs with the mail fertilizing them. Fascinating!
She could release anything between 350 - 400 eggs. When the eggs fall down towards the bottom of the tank, the male will swim down and pick them up in his mouth and return them to the bubble nest and gently place the eggs in the nest. In could take him a few hours before he has all the eggs placed in the nest. Try to keep the water in the breeding tank no deeper than 4 – 5 inches. This will make his job much easier. If the female does not help the male, remove her back to her tank.
Within 36 hours your Siamese Fighting Fish baby eggs should begin to hatch. Three or so days after they are swimming horizontally you can take the male out of the tank.
They are tiny - you now have to now take care of them.
You can obtain tablets that are mixed with water to produce ‘baby bettafish food’ from most pet shops. They need to eat lots of tiny food particles. You may find that they won’t usually eat for the first five of six days after hatching. But then you can feed live food and small flakes or pellets. Check with your pet store.
We have no experience with breeding Siamese Fighting Fish. The information that I have gathered is small bits and pieces to give you an idea of what it will involve. I think it will be a fascinating route to take once you decide to go ahead. Can you imagine breeding your own little baby fish! All your friends will be delighted when they come around and your children will have lots to talk about at school as well as to their friends. I’m sure you will derive a lot of pleasure if you go this route. I will be posting some articles on breeding Siamese Fighting Fish/Betta in the near future.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Why keep a Siamese fighting fish?
Why you should consider keeping a Siamese fighting fish!!
The reasons why you should consider keeping a Siamese fighting fish are numerous. They are inexpensive to keep and straightforward to care for! They also come in a variety of spectacular colors. But, you say “I don’t know anything about them”! “Where do they come from?” Well, they originated in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and certain areas of China. You say “but I live in the United Kingdom, surely it’s too cold in winter to keep them here”! Well, people now keep them everywhere around the world. Also known as a Bettafish in the States!!
Siamese fighting fish are relatively easy to keep no matter where you are! The temperature of the water should be between 75-80 degrees or 24-30c and as long as the tank is in a warm spot they should be ok. They are tropical freshwater fish and are usually found in shallow waters, such as rice paddies and shallow ponds. They do not need heaters unless it’s very cold, nor do they need expensive filtration plants. They also prefer little or no water movement. Remember they are used to living in small bodies of water.
Some interesting facts= The SIAMESE FIGHTING FISH has been raised in households in Thailand since the Sukhothai Period, more than 700 years ago. Records from the reign of King Lithai of Sukhothai allude to fighting fish being reared for sport. Aquarists in Asia first kept them approximately 150 years ago. The wild versions are nothing like the ones we get today in pet shops. They are a dull brown in color and unattractive. Thai breeders are constantly developing new species.
I know that a lot of people will think that keeping a fish is going to take a lot of their time and effort. Well, you have to have some informed care. Like any other pet you have to prepare beforehand. Siamese fighting fish generally live between two and three years. Some have been known to live for four or five years. Make sure your tank or bowl that you keep him in is big enough so that he can swim around and not bump or tear his fins or scales.
Do not fill your tank or bowl, because your fish actually breathes air! He does that through the use of his labyrinth organ, which is located just behind his gills. He also gets oxygen from the water using his gills, but they are poorly developed and cannot supply him with all the oxygen he needs. Fascinating Hey!! You will also see him swim to the top of the tank every few minutes to take a breath of air. Watch out now, because your fish can also jump out of the tank, so put on a lid with holes for air and he will be fine. I told you, your new pet has some wonderful and amazing facts that will keep you or your children seeking more information a lot of the time.
“How big is this fish” you say? Well, the Siamese fighting fish grows to only 5-6 cm. So, you do not need a big tank as I said before. Many or most pet shops that sell fish have special hexagonal tanks created just with these fish in mind. Most pet shops will sell you a suitable tank with rocks, a plant and some starter food and water cleaner. They are freshwater fish so no salty sea shells or other sea plants must be put in your tank. You can get a friendly plant such as a Chinese evergreen or small lucky bamboo plants.
Best Live Plants for Siamese Fighters also known as a Bettafish
Best Companions for Siamese Fighters
The reasons why you should consider keeping a Siamese fighting fish are numerous. They are inexpensive to keep and straightforward to care for! They also come in a variety of spectacular colors. But, you say “I don’t know anything about them”! “Where do they come from?” Well, they originated in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and certain areas of China. You say “but I live in the United Kingdom, surely it’s too cold in winter to keep them here”! Well, people now keep them everywhere around the world. Also known as a Bettafish in the States!!
Siamese fighting fish are relatively easy to keep no matter where you are! The temperature of the water should be between 75-80 degrees or 24-30c and as long as the tank is in a warm spot they should be ok. They are tropical freshwater fish and are usually found in shallow waters, such as rice paddies and shallow ponds. They do not need heaters unless it’s very cold, nor do they need expensive filtration plants. They also prefer little or no water movement. Remember they are used to living in small bodies of water.
Some interesting facts= The SIAMESE FIGHTING FISH has been raised in households in Thailand since the Sukhothai Period, more than 700 years ago. Records from the reign of King Lithai of Sukhothai allude to fighting fish being reared for sport. Aquarists in Asia first kept them approximately 150 years ago. The wild versions are nothing like the ones we get today in pet shops. They are a dull brown in color and unattractive. Thai breeders are constantly developing new species.
I know that a lot of people will think that keeping a fish is going to take a lot of their time and effort. Well, you have to have some informed care. Like any other pet you have to prepare beforehand. Siamese fighting fish generally live between two and three years. Some have been known to live for four or five years. Make sure your tank or bowl that you keep him in is big enough so that he can swim around and not bump or tear his fins or scales.
Do not fill your tank or bowl, because your fish actually breathes air! He does that through the use of his labyrinth organ, which is located just behind his gills. He also gets oxygen from the water using his gills, but they are poorly developed and cannot supply him with all the oxygen he needs. Fascinating Hey!! You will also see him swim to the top of the tank every few minutes to take a breath of air. Watch out now, because your fish can also jump out of the tank, so put on a lid with holes for air and he will be fine. I told you, your new pet has some wonderful and amazing facts that will keep you or your children seeking more information a lot of the time.
“How big is this fish” you say? Well, the Siamese fighting fish grows to only 5-6 cm. So, you do not need a big tank as I said before. Many or most pet shops that sell fish have special hexagonal tanks created just with these fish in mind. Most pet shops will sell you a suitable tank with rocks, a plant and some starter food and water cleaner. They are freshwater fish so no salty sea shells or other sea plants must be put in your tank. You can get a friendly plant such as a Chinese evergreen or small lucky bamboo plants.
Best Live Plants for Siamese Fighters also known as a Bettafish
Best Companions for Siamese Fighters
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