The Betta or Siamese fighting fish They are those specimens known for their showiness and especially for their aggressiveness towards other fish, which their maintenance and care are very special but they do not stop having followers who are passionate about the life of these precious fish.
The first rule to keep in mind is never put two male Betta fish together in the same aquarium, they could start a bloody fight until there is only one left because what they are interested in is marking their own space. It can live with another species as long as it is not as colorful or showy and of course as aggressive as they are.
Females can live together but better in a groupPutting two Betta females only means that one of them stands as the dominant one and they may have problems, since it is guided by hierarchies. They are usually smaller than the males and do not have the beautiful fins of them.
The Betta fish is a specimen that if it is well cared for can enjoy their water games a lot. They are very curious and generally recognize their caregivers. If you approach the glass of the aquarium and they notice your presence, and you put your finger on the glass and move it stealthily, they will follow.
For the fish to be in a suitable habitat, the minimum aquarium must be 38 liters, which must contain several hiding places if there is more than one female. You need a filtering system and are very sensitive to changes in temperature, it should always oscillate between 24 and 30º C.
El Siam fighter if he is happy he will build bubble nests. Therefore, its best habitat is to have space and many elements and structures in the aquarium such as plants, rocks ...