My friend told me that Betta fish call also the Lucky fish, a fish that bring you luck! is this true?were dose

Question

my betta fish is hardley moving. it is looks like he is sleeping all day,anything i can do that he will be more active?
thanks, lior

Answer 1

Let's clear up a few things on bettas. First of all, they come from Thailand are used to be called Siamese Fighting Fish. There is no Japanese fighting fish. They are called fighting fish because males will instantly fight each each other when placed in the same tank. In Thailand they bet on these fights like cockfights in Latin America.

The reason these fish have such a strong instinct to fight other males is survival and dominance. They live in small pockets of stagnant water, typically in areas where water is standing after a flood or in rice paddies. In these situations males dominate their environment in order to breed should a female come along. They do not tolerate other males in their environment.

Because of the poor water quality in those pools the fish, (actually the whole family of qourami fish) have adapted the ability to take oxygen from the surface by gulping air. That is the reason they can survive in those little cups.

Is it cruel to keep them in small spaces? All the breeders in Thailand, where virtually every betta you see at the store comes from, are kept in small, 1/2 gallon less jars. The fish do fine. They are bred in 1 gallon jugs. The challenge in these small spaces is, although they survive in poor water, better water is better fish. So, water changes are critical to you bettas.

Another thing that is overlooked quite often is heat. What Bettas really like, and is a big issue in a little tank, is warmth. They prefer 80 degrees or better.

Last tip on bettas do not over feed them. THey are a slow metabolism fish, Unlike a zebra danio which moves around constantly, Bettas move slow, in there natural habitat they live in stagnant water which doesn't move. They don't like current, they prefer quiet water, and as such don't expend a ton of energy. Feed them very ligthly. Live foods are preferred. Mosquito larvae are their favorite. Feed them once or twice a week and they'll be fine.

Answer 2

In fact, it all depends on which part of the world you are living in.
In asia, the Arowana, are the common Lucky & High Status Fish. In China, Oranda GoldFish are lucky. In Japan, Koi's the 1! In Thailand and Mymar, the buddhist even made Lucky Charm in the shape of Fighting Fish!!

Maybe that's where you got that infor..

But it's also true that it's amazing how Betta can survive in that small a space and w/o filteration..

Cheers

Answer 3

ignore the entire "Killer" concern. i does no longer positioned a betta in maximum of my tanks because of the fact an Oscar or a school of Tiger Barbs will the two eat it finished, or tear to to shreds (and eat the bits) respectively. so which you're able to desire to careful it is not going to be the betta it incredibly is killed. So what are you able to do? First you're able to desire to comprehend betta greater. Betta are extremely territorial, and could very aggressive in direction of yet another betta, or something they mistake for yet another betta. So no different betta, no gourami (too comparable) and fancy guppies are risky. yet maximum smaller, short finned community fish would be wonderful. Cherry Barns, neon tetras, cory catfish, kuhli loaches, platies etc. additionally undergo in concepts that maximum fish prefer greater room than a betta can stay in. many times 10 gallons or greater. this added area additionally reduces the aggression of the betta (it incredibly is approximately territory) putting different fish right into a tiny "betta sized" tank will end badly, yet which will ensue no rely if there's a betta in there or no longer. Ian

Answer 4

Bettas are also called "Japanese Fighting Fish" because when they see another Betta, they go into their fighting stance and will fight to show dominance.

Not sure about them being called "Lucky fish". I've had Bettas in the past but this is the first I've heard of them being referred as such.

Answer 5

Well betta fish don't move around very much... BUT I got one and it lived for almost 1 FULL year! How cool is that!

Answer 6

HAHAHA-----my guess is some one once said his Betta was lucky------because he won money betting on it----------in Siam and Thailand and other places they breed them to 'fight to the death' sport since males will exhibit dominance and kill any male he can. just in the way we once used fighting roosters and fighting dogs to wager on for gambling purposes-----------as for getting him out of his state of listlessness-----thats easy------show him a mirror--he will think it's another male and try to attack it-don't leave the mirror too long unattended or he will batter himself so badly he will suffer damage that can be fatal.

Answer 7

I have heard that they are "lucky fish" and the reason that they "pass away" is that instead of having a terrible thing happen to you, they take take that karma.stress/whatever you want to call it to themselves.

Answer 8

they are called Japanese fighting fish cause if they see another beta they will start fighting and most likely kill each other but I've never heard them to be lucky.

Answer 9

i dont even understand what your asking or saying
all i got was that betta fish are lucky?

Answer 10

i think theyre lucky, just because its amazing how well they live being put in those tiny little bowls.. poor fish