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Hi guys.....After seeing some older threads i realise that some of you have fish experience as much as you have with CPs..So i wanna ask some Q's about fighting fishes...
1.Do they need filters/running water or air pump to live??? Or are the fine in still water?
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I am refering to the common beta fish. Betta splendens. They do not need filter or air pump. Although, filter may be a good thing. They can do without air pump as well.
They belong to a group of fish in the Anabantidae, which means they can breath from air. See
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anabantidae
For more info, see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betta_splendens
The normal betta splendens build bubble nest when they are ready for mating. Quite interesting actually to watch them.
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2.How much light do they actually need??? I was thinking maybe a small tank outside in my balcony (in a more shaded area) receiving sunlight instead of artificial lights...Are they fine with that?
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They do not need light as they do not do photosynthesis.
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3.Any forums which might be good????
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http://www.bettasocietymalaysia.com.my/forum/index.php
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4.How much do normal bettas in aquarium shop worth??? Cos i scared if its very cheap and they sell to me at a high price...
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Just a couple of ringgit for normal ones. Nicer/fancy ones is RMxx. Nicer/rarer ones is RMxxx. There are wild bettas, I think our local expert is
piscesilim.
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5. Anywhere in KL/Kepong can get healthy betta??
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It is quite common in all aquarium shops. Check out the society forum for more info.
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Just for info i have guppies and tetras and mollies under my care now..
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You into fish as well now? I can only answer you basic stuffs regarding this fish as I am outdated by the newer strains/traits. I use to keep/breed a lot of them a long time ago(when I was schooling actually). The newer strains as well as the wild ones are nice.
Hope this is of help to you. ;-)
Regards
cj