Betta Fish: How to Keep my Better Fish Living Longer

by Tonya Johnson

The first step to learning how to take care of a Betta fish properly is to understand them. AAs an experienced Betta owner, I can tell you a couple of First of all, Betta fish are finicky, they like things a certain way, and if you can't get things just right, they start having trouble. That's not to say Bettas are a bad pet, however, because the other thing I can tell you is that Bettas are extremely rewarding and interactive pets, and by reading this you're already taking a positive step in setting yourself up for success.

Betta fish originated in Siam, or modern day Thailand, several hundred years ago and were bred as fighting fish. With dull colors, stubby fins, and a bad attitude they hardly resembled the pets we have today. However, after decades of breeding we were able to develop these beautiful fish in the early to mid 1900s, and they quickly became a household favorite. Betta fish show remarkable personalities and behaviors, such as sticking to the side of a tank to watch you, jumping up out of the water when it's meal time, excitedly dancing about, and even the ability to learn simple tricks just to name a few. But before you get to the fun stuff, you have to know how to keep them alive, so let's get started!

14 pages, Nook

First published August 15, 2011

About the author

This young writer is the author of The DisAbled Mom and is now writing again in a fun literary contest. She is a graduate of Indiana University and mother of twin boys. This author is also a Voice of Democracy Award winner. She enjoys singing, dancing, and all sorts of creative avenues