Scientists have found prized Siamese fighting fish are typically being kept in ... we also hope that aquariums, pet shops and people who keep fish at home, realize that these animals are sentient ...

Below are some reasons why some fish species are aggressive: Fighting for food. Some fish will always compete for food. An aggressive fish will fight off other fish that are perceived to be a ...

A new study published in Animal Welfare examined how tank size and furnishings impact the behaviour of Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens), one of the world's most popular aquarium fish.

Betta fish—also known as Siamese fighting fish—are among the oldest ... is the most common betta fish found in aquariums and pet stores, but it has more than 70 relatives, including the ...

Betta fish are known as fighting fish because they are territorial ... empty jars” on trips to aquarium shops here about two decades ago. Conditions have not changed much, as she has observed ...