I got this little fellow for my 30th birthday. He is a Siamese Fighting fish and I do love to watch his behaviour in the bowl. I'm sure some of you have had one in your lifetime so any care instructions / tips are gladly accepted Leo the Siamese Fighting fish (Betta splendens) ( photo / image / picture from Frank's Garden )
What a lovely fish. My dad used to keep and breed those. I don't know anything about them, but I do find them a very exotic fish. I was always intrigued by the bubble nest that they used...sort of like the Dwarf Gourami. Good luck with that one and keep us posted how he gets along.
I was a little perturbed by the bubble nest at first Sjoerd but then I read that do it when they are happy and my mind was put at ease. Still getting used to the feeding schedule, I don't want to overfeed/underfeed.
Aw, he's a beauty. Have you thought about getting him two or three girl friends? He'll need that many so he doesn't chase them around too much. I've learned that we tend to feed them too well. Since they're labyrinth fish they need to get to the surface to breathe, so don't let the plants cover the surface too well.
Oh what a gorgeous blue!! Here are few tips that may prove useful in keeping Leo Frank. Siamese fighting fish need to live in warm water - best kept between 78 degrees and 80 degrees F. The temperature can drop to 74 degrees but no lower. You will probably need a heater and thermostat to make sure the temperature is just right. Remove between 10 and 15% of the water weekly and top up with fresh as they need a clean environment to live in. A filter will help to keep the water free of harmful bacteria. Siamese fighters are meat eaters so blood worm/tuberfex worms or daphnia can be fed as well as dried tropical fish food. Be careful not to overfeed though. Just enough food so that there's nothing left after about two minutes is ideal. Fighters need quite a bit of space but the also need hiding places. Artificial or fresh water plants will provide cover for them but be sure not to cover the surface of the water with plants as they need open water to breath. Around 50% of the bowl/tank should have plants in it for them to hide in. Hope this helps. :-D
Such a beautiful blue...I only had fish when I was really young and my Mother took care of them for us... Sherry
