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Known as the "Siamese Fighting Fish," the beautiful Betta, with vivid colors and long fins (in males), has enchanting elegance and grace. Yet Bettas can fight and bite, so it’s best to keep just one in a tank. This guide helps you with everything from preparing for your Betta to maintaining an environment where it will thrive. It covers:

• Setting up an interesting aquarium
• Plants for the Betta tank
• Choosing non-aggressive tankmates
• Maintaining a healthy tank and healthy fish
• Feeding your Betta
• Breeding your Betta

Keeping a Betta is the perfect introduction to keeping tropical fish, a relaxing, rewarding hobby everyone can enjoy.