Not all people love the betta bowls: Some believe it's cruel to keep the fish in such a small area. And yet there are many reasons for the betta's popularity. They're popular desktop fish because ...

Betta splendens) photographed in Lincoln, Nebraska. Also known as Siamese fighting fish, they originally hailed from Southeast Asia but are now popular pets found in aquariums around the world.

Creative inspiration is all around us, says photographer Visarute Angkatavanich. He found his muse in a fish tank. From his home in Bangkok, he captures the colors, shapes, and beauty of bettas.

Betta fish tanks may be small, but ensuring that your pet remains in good health still requires keeping up with cleaning, feeding and monitoring pH levels. Be sure that your schedule allows for ...

With their long delicate fins, betta fish need a tank with low water flow and lots of places to hang out and nap. A 5-gallon tank is ideal for most betta fish, and they should never share their ...

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Scientists found that the fish were gradually domesticated like dog breeds into the beautiful shapes and colors that turn up today in pet stores. Science | The 1,000-Year Secret That Made Betta ...

Betta fish just want to be left alone. Housed with other males, they will fight to the death -- hence the nickname "Siamese fighting fish." And although their brilliant, billowy fins are stunning ...

BANGKOK-- A Siamese fighting fish with the colors of the Thai national flag has been bought for 53,500 baht ($1,530) at an online auction, possibly making it the most expensive Betta fish ever sold.