Cupid, a blue betta fish, was a Christmas present from Santa Claus, but on unlucky Friday the 13th, 5-year-old Pierce accidentally gave it too much food. No matter how big or small, the death of a pet ...

Something fishy is going on in my family. And it involves, for approximately the hundredth time, a dead fish. The latest fine finny friend to go belly-up was Igor, a blue boy betta who belonged to two ...

My 4-year-old grandson, Judah, won a betta fish in July in a contest of skill and daring at the Orange County Fair. OK, I’m not certain what kind of contest it was. Anyway, Judah named his pet Nacho ...

Saying goodbye to that first pet can be a tough moment in any kid's life. For Pierce Griffin, 5, of Augusta, Georgia, having to flush his beloved blue betta fish named Cupid meant an emotional ...

Fish are friends, too. At least, they are for this young boy, Pierce Griffin, who was clearly very attached to his blue Betta fish named Cupid. In a video posted by his mother, Dee Griffin, to ...

In 1975, scientists tried spaying a few hundred female betta fish. We all know what happens to spayed cats and dogs: They become sterile. Betta fish are different. A third of the surviving bettas ...

What is a betta fish? Betta fish—also known as Siamese fighting fish—are among the oldest species of domesticated fish. Their scientific name, Betta splendens, combines two languages: Malay for ...

Betta fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish, are known for their bright colors and beautiful fins. It’s important to provide your betta fish with a diet and environment suited to their needs.

Whether you’re considering getting a pet betta fish or you already have one, understanding the lifespan of betta fish will help you know what to expect. Knowing how to keep your betta fish healthy and ...

The Veiltail Betta is the most common and widely available Betta variety. It features a long, flowing tail that droops gracefully, creating a striking display of movement in the water. This variety ...