In the world of pet fish, there is one that often gets labeled incorrectly. The betta fish is probably most known for its inability to get along with other fish. This is not entirely a true statement, because there are several species the betta will live with peacefully in an aquarium. The species this particular type can live with will be those that are considered friendly. These will usually be tetras, which can come in both large and small sizes.
When looking for additional fish to place in a tank with your betta it is a good idea to choose species that will be relatively the same size. You also want to avoid any fancy varieties as the male can often confuse this as one of its own and begin attacking. Choosing companions that are larger than the betta will result in the larger ones nipping at it. You can never place two bettas in the same tank unless you use a partition to separate them. On rare occasions a female and male can coexist for brief moments to breed, but should not be left together for long periods of time.
Bettas are a tropical breed, which require a constant temperature between seventy-two and eighty-two degrees. For this reason it is a good idea to invest in a water heater even if you are only going to keep it in a bowl. There are a lot of small bowls sold especially for keeping bettas in, but the water can cool quickly if you live in a colder climate, which will result in death. This species also needs tropical food and is considered a freshwater variety.
This particular species is sometimes referred to as the Japanese Fighting fish and can be found in both plain and fancy styles. The fancy male has a fins and a tail that are fringed. This creates an unusual and interesting look when it moves through the water. Bettas also come in a variety of colors with the males being brighter than the females. They are also extremely friendly toward people and often make bubbles on the surface of the water to show how content they are. So, these are some fascinating betta fish facts.