This is a Siamese fighting fish, Betta splendens. (Photo courtesy of Ivabalk, Pixabay) (CN) — Famous for its aggression, betta fish may soon be known for a milder trait: cooperation. When two Betta ...

Scientists have found Siamese fighting fish are typically kept in containers just one-quarter the size they need to thrive, challenging decades of retail practice in the ornamental fish industry ...

Over the past decade, the UK ornamental fish market has experienced notable growth. Increased interest in aquascaping, home display tanks, and specialist fish-keeping communities has reshaped consumer ...

Betta splendens, also called Siamese fighting fish or 'betta,' are a popular species in the fishkeeping hobby. Native to South- east Asia, betta have been selectively bred for their fighting ability ...

Thousands of glass and plastic bottles lie across the floor of Tran Ngoc Thang's farm in Hanoi, each one home to an aggressive, brightly coloured fish that must be raised alone. Thang has been ...

When two betta fish are fighting for dominance, not only do their attacks mirror each other, but the gene expression in their brain cells also starts to align. The new findings, published June 17th in ...

When two betta fish are fighting for dominance, not only do their attacks mirror each other, but the gene expression in their brain cells also starts to align. The new findings may explain how the ...