Betta fish are, perhaps, one of the most popular type of fish in the aquarium hobby. There are many reasons why this is true - they are vibrant, require less expensive equipment, have personalities, and easy to care for. But, choosing what type of male betta you want to buy can be complex. With all the colors, tail types, patterns, and varieties to choose from, your options are limitless. Here is a quick guide to help you choose the betta that you will enjoy the most.
The best place to start with, is to choose the color of your male betta. If you're buying your Siamese fighting fish from a local pet shop, your options will likely be somewhat limited to reds, blues, greens, perhaps whites, and various combinations of these hues (referred to as bicolors or multies). You can make the easy choice and go with your favorite color of bunch. If you decide to purchase a higher "quality" betta from the internet, your options for color are greatly expanded! Some more interesting colours include salamander, mustard gas (dark body, yellow fins with blue outer rim of fins), pastels, cambodians (peachy body, colored fins), blacks, coppers, and the king of male bettas: dragons!
Choose your future male betta's tail type next. Once again, if you are buying from a pet store, you will likely be limited to veiltails, deltas, halfmoons, and crowntails. If you have decided to go all out and buy a Siamese fighting fish from the internet, you can also choose from plakats (short finned), spadetails, rosetails, and a number of other rarer fin types I won't mention here.
Other characteristics you can choose from for a male betta are slightly specialized. Marble bettas have patches of their fins and body that vary in color compared to the main tone of the body and fins. These can be very interesting and a unique addition to your fish room. Butterfly fighting fish have a white or clear outer half of their fins, and do look quite elegant. Giants grow to almost twice the size of most bettas - and their prices match the size of the fish. These are just a few of the special options you can choose from when buying a Siamese fighting fish online.
Now that you have chosen the ideal color, fin type, and special features of your male betta, you should start visiting the pet stores or online specialty sites. The most important factor to be aware of is the health of the actual bettas you are interested in. Make sure the fish is active in its container. There should be no obvious signs of disease, and he should show an interest in YOU if he's healthy. For more information on this magnificent fish species, and tips on how to buy your first betta splendens, visit http://www.squidoo.com/bettabreederscanada today
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