do japanese fighting fish kill other breeds of fish or is it just other japanese fighting fish?

Answer 1

If you are talking about Betta Splendens, they only kill when trained to do so, otherwise they fight until one backs down. They can later die of injury if not taken care of.

These bettas will fight other species (since breed indicates different types of the same species) which are brightly coloured or have long flowing fins and tails. Females are much less agressive. Though if you take the proper care, you can keep many males togehter. Most people don't have that much time, patience and money. It depends on you.

This being said, do not put several females with one male, the females will turn as agressive as males if even ONE attempts to mate. Also, no fish is happy in a bowl. It is cruel. Bettas need 6" deep water to be "happy". They only "live in puddles" in the short dry season.

Also, they are not japanese, the come from Thailand. In that region of the world, betta fighting is still alive and well.

Answer 2

Betta fish are the easiest fish to own, their aggressiveness depends on their personality. Usually betta fish can be kept with other none aggressive fish, or fish with long flowing fins. I have one Betta that fits in perfect with my community tank of gold barbs and ram cichlids, but the second one was too mean to go in there so he is staying in a 10 gallon.

Don't put the Betta in a small bowl like recomended, they need at least 5 gallons to be happy unlike popular belief.

Answer 3

bettas are a part of the gourami family and should never be housed with other types pf gouramis. One male betta in a community tank will be fine, however, they may nip at long finned fish.

way back when, men would gather around with their top fighter fish. Bets were made, and the fish were put in the pot. The fish that was the clear victor by amount of damage or death of the other fish was the winner, and used for breeding. As the ornamental trade began to grow, breeders bred for color and fin shape, not for aggression. Though the aggression in still there to a certain extent, it is not nearly as strong as the original fish. Sometimes, you get an especially strong betta, while other times you get a peacful one.

Female bettas are fine together as long as there are territories for them and alot of space. It will always be a risk not worth taking to put a male in wth a female. Even when spawning the two are not friendly towards eachother. Betta fry will only increase aggression amoung the bettas who may normally get along.

There are multiple books on bettas and many of them will tell you different things. Everything I told you came out of the Betta book published by Barron's found in most pet stores.

Gather your knowledge and then decide for yourself. I would always err on the side of cuation when dealing with live animals,though. Good Luck!

Answer 4

Bettas will kill other fish if they are from the same family of fish. They will attack and kill paradise fish because of close relation. They will also pick on some fish more than others because of long fins, tails, etc. I have seen a Betta kill a small angel before at a petstore. This all depends on your Betta though. Some are more aggressive than others.

Answer 5

Bettas are related to gouramis due to a labrinth organ, but let me digress. Bettas can be kept in a peaceful community tank but beware there will be failures until you get the right combination. Fish can see, they have eyes, but they are also stupid Bettas will attack any fish with elongated fins, from sword tail to fancy guppies. HOw ever when kept with tetras the tetras will attack the bettas fins, since they are slow moving. it is a huge hasle but you can actually keep them with other fish.

Answer 6

I've had Siamese fighting fish with other freshwater fish and by themselves. They seem to do best alone. They will sometimes nip the fins off of some fish. I really believe them to be happiest in a bowl without circulating water.

Answer 7

They can be agressive to other fish as well, but they will fight other male fish and will kill the female if they are not mating. You should read up on them before owning one.

Answer 8

1. no such thing as a japanese fighting fish.
they're called siamese fighting fish or betta splendens (scientific name)...

2. they only attack other bettas

3. if you put 1 male with several females in a large tank like 29 gallons, they're fine but don't do this in a smaller tank.

Answer 9

They almost always will attack each other, unless they are females.

They may attack other fish, but the chances of that are pretty low. Anybody who says they always attack other fish needs to do some research before giving any more bad advice. If anybody thinks I am wrong visit my forum and please tell me why you think I, and the rest of the world, are wrong.

Answer 10

You probably mean Siamese fighting fish, and they only kill their own kind. They will nip the fins of some tankmates though.