History
The betta was first discovered in Southeast Asia. Making its home in rice paddies, drainage
ditches and the warm flood plains of the region, the betta became accustomed to
frequent storm flooding and devastating droughts. The cyclic, drastic changes in its
environment helped the fish to adapt - becoming a true labyrinth fish. A labyrinth fish has the unique ability to
breathe oxygen directly from the air and also take in oxygen from its
gills. As a result, bettas and other
labyrinth fish can survive for short periods of time out of water and if
needed, can inhale the air around them (provided they stay moist.) This also explains why a betta can sustain
itself in stagnant, oxygen-deficient water.
Although bettas can tolerate small spaces and poor water quality, they
do best in small aquariums (at least two gallons) with regular water
changes. The preferred water temperature
for a betta is 47.5-51.25 degrees C
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