Betta fish are better known for their intriguing name: Siamese fighting fish. They might sound like they are going to make difficult pets to look after, but caring for betta fish couldn’t be easier as long as you know what you are doing. A manual on betta fish care is an excellent resource if you are just starting out, but betta fish are generally quite easy to maintain and are very interactive with their owners, they are also friendly fish with beautiful colors which you will find hypnotises you for hours!

Before you purchase a betta fish, you should take into account that they are not called Siamese fighting fish for nothing! Betta fish should never be kept with other male betta’s because in an aquarium habitat they will fight to gain the upper hand and this often results in the death of one or both of your fish. It is also important never to put a female betta in with a male betta un- attended, unless you are attempting to mate them, which in any case they should still not be left alone together. So, you should be aware before you go to purchase your betta that they live better on their own.

However, that said when it comes to betta fish care it is possible for you to keep other animals in the same tank; you just need to know which fish are the best company for the Siamese fighters. Bottom dwellers are usually your best bet because they tend to stay down low to the tank and will generally keep the tank clean and ignore the betta! Remember, if you place other brightly colored fish in with a betta fish, then the betta will see this as a sign that he needs to protect his home and will attack!

It might seem a little bit daunting when you are thinking about owning your own betta aquarium, but it really isn’t. All you need is a little bit of handy information and you are ready to being looking after some of the most beautiful fish in the world. Betta fish are easy to maintain and are generally quite cheap to keep as long as you know what you are doing. If you are still un- sure about betta fish care, then before you purchase you fish you should do a little bit of research. There are plenty of websites available which are full of useful information, and books and your local pet store can also help you in your quest to keeping betta fish.