The Origin and Nature of the Betta Fish

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Zoo Med Floating Betta LogThe name Betta came from the word Bettah that refers to the group called the ancient Asian warrior clan. There are many species of Betta fish but the most popular breed is the Siamese fighting fish called as Betta splendens. Betta fish came from Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. The King of Siam taxed and regulated fighting Bettas, which emerged as one of the most popular form of sports 150 years ago. The people went crazy over Betta fish fighting that they did bet money, personal belongings, and even their very own children for one Betta fish fight alone. The fighting fish sport was labeled as Siamese fighting fish in Siam. Siam is now known as Thailand.

The nature of Betta fish fighting

Betta fighting differs from Western dog fighting or cockfighting. The Betta fight game is more on which
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