Betta fish are highly social, hardy fish that are great for beginner fish enthusiasts. While Bettas are not big fish, they are a bit more sensitive than other aquarium fish. If you want a low-maintenance pet, Betta fish are the right choice. In this article, we tell you everything you need to know about the Betta fish, their care, and breeding. Read more to discover the 10 best types of Betta fish and their pros and cons.
Betta Splendens
Betta Splendens is a beautiful and colorful long-finned variety. They come in many different colors with metallic scales. This is the most popular Betta fish variety as they’re very easy to find and breed, and they come in a wide variety of colors.
Giant Betta
The Giant Betta is a variety of Betta fish that grows to be almost 6 inches in length. These are not the best choices for beginner fish enthusiasts, but rather, more experienced pet owners.
Silver Betta
While they may be small, Bettas are big on personality. They are very social fish that should be kept in pairs or in a school of 3-5. Being kept in groups is important for their mental and physical health. In the wild, these fish live in slow-moving waters and can grow to be 10 inches long.
The Silver Betta is one of the most popular types of Betta fish because it has a striking metallic sheen with some blue scales mixed in. If you are looking for an easy-to-care-for Betta fish, this type is perfect for you as long as you keep it in schools of 3-5 because they need lots of companionships.
White Betta
White Betta fish are the most popular type of Bettas. They have a white body, dark gray fins, and a yellowish-brown head. White Bettas are not only beautiful but also quite easy to care for. These pet fish can live in both fresh and saltwater environments with ease.
Spotted Betta
The bread of the Spotted Betta is brown, with a series of vertical lines, similar to a tiger’s markings. The dorsal fin of the Spotted Betta has a blackish-brown leading edge and it has dark brown stripes on its lateral line.
Betta splendens Variegated (Splendid Variegated)
The Splendid Variegated is a Betta fish with a white body and orange, blue and green stripes. The fish grow up to 1 inch long. This type of Betta requires a tank that has plenty of plants and hiding spaces, such as caves or thick vegetation. They enjoy eating live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae, and bloodworms.
Betta caerulea
The Betta caerulea, or the Siamese fighting fish, is one of the most popular types of Betta. It has a blue body with bright yellow and red fins. The Betta caerulea is an aggressive fish that needs to be housed individually in order to prevent injury. Males will fight each other as they try to establish dominance, so it’s important to provide females with a large hiding space to escape from males. Bettas do not get along well with other species in their tank either.
Betta mix
Betta mix is a type of Betta fish that is a cross between an Emporer and a Siamese fighting fish. This hybrid fish is one of the more popular types of Bettas because it has a unique appearance, and has the personality of an Emporer but is less aggressive than a Siamese fighting fish. If you want to add some variety to your Betta tank, this type of Betta mix would be perfect for you.
Conclusion
Betta Fish are among the most popular fish in the aquarium hobby. But with so many different types to choose from, it can be hard to know which one is best for you. If you’re looking for a fish that is active, colorful and sociable, a Betta Fish might be perfect for you.
