Betta Crowntail Dragon Scale freshwater group_Angel Tank mates that do not

Tank mates that do not occupy the surface of the aquarium are a good choice

Bettas naturally inhabit still water environments so filters and aerators that produce a lot of water flow and surface agitation should be avoided

which permits the fish to breathe atmospheric air that they "gulp" from the surface of their habitat

Like smaller catfish and loaches

Individual fish may tolerate other species

Betta Crowntail Dragon Scale freshwater group_Angel Tank mates that do notBettas originate from Thailand. Wild habitats include? still bodies of water like rice paddies, swamps, roadside ditches, ponds and slow moving streams. Bettas? possess a breathing organ known as the labyrinth, which permits the fish to breathe atmospheric air that they "gulp" from the surface of their habitat. This specialized organ allows them to inhabit oxygen poor environments unsuitable for most fish. Bettas naturally inhabit still water