| The earliest forms of keeping fish for pets were in | | | | typically found in rice paddies andshallow ponds, |
| the formof ponds in ancient China. The Chinese | | | | where there is low oxygen content. The bettasare |
| believed that Carps | | | | adapted to this environment by being able to |
| (Goldfish and Koi Carps) were lucky and hence raised | | | | obtainoxygen from the surface of the water. Bettas |
| them. | | | | also love warmwater, and are most active when |
| These fish were bred to give rise to various | | | | water temps are around 80degrees F. So going back |
| beautifulsub-species. The first tropical fish to be kept | | | | to the debate about small bowls,yes they can |
| in anaquarium was the Paradise fish which is still kept | | | | survive, although keeping fish in smallcontainers, puts |
| all overthe world because of it's attractiveness. Earlier | | | | extra work on the fish hobbyist. Thesmaller the |
| fish werereared for food and kept in ponds. The | | | | container the fish are kept in the more often itneeds |
| main purpose ofhaving an aquarium is to observe its | | | | cleaning. Bettas natural habitat are shallow butlarge, |
| beauty and serenity,and it is reported to even | | | | so you must keep this in mind if you decide to |
| reduce blood pressure. Aquariumscome in various | | | | haveone as a pet. |
| sizes and at first even a small aquariumwill do, | | | | The Betta fish hobby is taken to a whole new level |
| providing an interesting and fulfilling hobby. | | | | when onedecides to start breeding the fish. There |
| Bring the soothing sound of a flowing stream, the | | | | are also bettafish competitions around the world for |
| sight ofswaying ocean plants and the bright colors of | | | | those who get reallyserious about this hobby. So you |
| tropical fishto your home or work. With aquariums, | | | | can take this hobby as faras you would like, whether |
| you can experience thebeauty of the ocean without | | | | it be keeping one at home as apet, to breeding them |
| having to scuba dive or visit | | | | and turning it into a business, orentering them in |
| Sea World. These contained ecosystems are more | | | | national competitions. |
| than just adecorative piece. Keeping fish as pets | | | | No matter how deep your interest runs in keeping |
| takes more than justfeeding them and changing the | | | | betta fish, |
| water every once in a while. | | | | I have not found any resource that is good as |
| Sadly, many people aren't aware of that and they | | | | "Taking the |
| just buyaquarium fish because they're attractive. | | | | Mystery out of Betta Breeding". The book goes in |
| After a shortwhile the fish start to get sick and die | | | | detailfrom the history of Siamese Fighting Fish |
| one after theother, and the newbie would lose | | | | (Bettas) to thebreeding of them. It is a one stop |
| interest in the hobby andgive it up all together. Basic | | | | source on all aspects ofthe Betta fish hobby. Tho Le |
| knowledge of fish keeping,together with the right | | | | will take you buy the hand andguide you from what |
| aquarium supplies, is crucial to thelivelihood and | | | | size tank to get, what to feed yourbettas, and the |
| longevity of your fish. It's important tomaintain the | | | | best and most successful ways to breed them. |
| optimum living conditions for your fish andother living | | | | The book is very interesting and if there was a Betta |
| things you may have in your aquarium if you areto | | | | Breeding for Dummy's book this would be it. The |
| enjoy them for a long time. | | | | knowledgethat Tho Li comes forth in |
| Betta Splendens, or Siamese fighting fish are one of | | | | "Taking the Mystery out of Betta Breeding" is a |
| themost beautiful fresh water aquarium fish on the | | | | breath offreah air. You won't find a lot of off topic |
| market. Theyare one of the most recognized, and | | | | fluff added to the book,only straight forward, very |
| most controversial also. | | | | informative facts on how to besuccessful at raising |
| The debate is about the appropriateness of keeping | | | | your own betta fish. |
| them insmall bowls, as you often see them in pet | | | | If you have ever thought that you might like to start |
| stores. In myopinion the debate is laid to rest if you | | | | anaquarium with Siamese Fighting Fish(bettas), do |
| just do a littleresearch into their native habitat. Betta | | | | yourself afavor and don't miss this informative guide. |
| fish come fromsouth east Asia, Thailand, Indonesia, | | | | "Taking the Mystery out of Betta Breeding"by Tho |
| Malaysia, Vietnam andparts of China. They are | | | | Le gets two thumbs up. |