Category: Betta-Siamese fighting fish guide

Betta albimarginata

Betta albimarginata is a species of betta fish, endemic to the island of Borneo where it is only found in the Indonesian province of Kalimantan Timur. It inhabits the shallows (5 to 10 cm (2.0 to 3.9 in)) of forest streams amongst vegetation and debris along...

There are currently 73 recognized species in this genus. The currently described Betta species can be grouped into complexes for conservation purposes

Betta Care

Fighting Fish Sometimes called “Siamese Fighting Fish”, betta belong to the family Osphronemidae, which includes a number of gourami species. They live in shallow pools, small streams, roadside ditches and even rice paddies. The...

Betta rubra

The Bold and Beautiful Betta rubra Author: Joshua Wiegert While most aquarists know only the eponymous betta, Betta splendens, the genus Betta contains some 70+ species. Most of them are overshadowed by their famous cousin,...

Nanochromis splendens

Nanochromis splendens: A Splendid Discovery Author: Gary Elson A rare dwarf cichlid hailing from the Congo River, the diminutive Nanochromis splendens surpasses its reputation as being a wonderful hide-and-seek cichlid that amazes hobbyists with its...