Learn visual and behavioral cues to distinguish male from female bettas. Reviewed by Nick Saint-Erne Male bettas often have more vivid colors and longer fins compared to females. Females can display ...

While exploring the outdoors, I discovered wild betta fish surviving in a shallow puddle under extreme conditions. This video looks at how these fish manage to live in such limited water, what makes ...

Bettas have become one of the most popular fish for first-time fish owners to purchase. Much of this has to do with the beautiful colors the fish come in and the perceived simplicity of their care.

What is a betta fish? Betta fish—also known as Siamese fighting fish—are among the oldest species of domesticated fish. Their scientific name, Betta splendens, combines two languages: Malay for ...

With a little knowledge and persistence, even a young child can teach a dog to do a trick. But getting a tiny betta fish to do acrobatics takes an ocean of patience that begins with getting the ...

In 1975, scientists tried spaying a few hundred female betta fish. We all know what happens to spayed cats and dogs: They become sterile. Betta fish are different. A third of the surviving bettas ...

With flashy colors, iridescent scales, and long fins that flow around them like underwater ball gowns, betta fish are some of the most eye-catching creatures you might see for sale at a pet store or ...