Following is some information about Bettas. They live in the shallow rice paddies. There are at least 46 known species. They have been bred in the United States for at least 140 years. It is located halfway between gills and lungs.
Males have larger, flashier fins.
Bettas are territorial - the more water they have, the more stressed they are about protecting it. Water - Using common sense, change the water when it looks dirty. The new water should sit for at least 24 hours to be the same temperature as the old water. The most desirable pH level is between 6.8 and 7.4. Frequency - Feed as much as they can eat in three minutes, twice per day.