Other betta fish can sport two or more colors on their bodies with their tails having a look that is unique to them.

Betta fish can survive shallow oxygen levels and appalling water conditions.

Vibrant Colors: Male bettas are known for their vibrant colors, which are actually a result of genetic mutations; wild bettas are generally more subdued in color.

Female Bettas: Females are territorial, but not quite so fiercely aggressive as males.

Territorial Males: Male bettas are highly territorial and will fight to the death to defend their territory.

Diet: Bettas need to primarily eat protein.

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Breathe Above and Below the Water: Unlike most fish that only breathe by collecting oxygen from the water through their gills, the betta can breathe both below the water's surface and at the surface.

Diverse Tail Shapes: Betta fish are bred in a variety of tail shapes including veiltail, crowntail, delta tail, halfmoon, double tail, combtail, rosetail, and spade.

Historical Fighting Competitions: In the 1800s, bettas were bred for fighting in Thailand.

Teeth: Betta fish have very tiny sharp teeth to help break down their food before ingestion.

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Body Length: The average body length of an adult betta is 2.25 inches (5.7cm).

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Species Diversity: The term “betta” refers to more than 70 different species of betta fish.

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Independence: Unlike many fish that travel in schools, bettas prefer to be independent.

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Territorial Nature: Betta fish, especially males, are extremely territorial and will attack other males and females.

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