Labyrinth fish

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Siamese Fighting Fish

Scientific name:Betta Splenden
Size: Average 6 Cm/ 2.5 Inches.
Temperature: Between 76-80 degrees. Colder temperatures can make them lethargic.
pH: 6.8-7

Diet: Primarily Carnivorous. In wild they eat Plankton, Blood worms, and other larve. Feed lots of frozen treats
Behavior: Agressive. They CANNOT be kept with other's of their species, or any fish that looks too similar. Will puff out their gills, as a warning before they start to attack.
Note: Siamese fighting fish have a labyrinth organ in their heads that allows them to take oxygen directly from the atmosphere in addition to the oxygen taken from water via their gills. Betta can DROWN if they cannot reach the surface, keep in shallow water. Male and Females vary heavily in appearance. Females have small more slender bodies, mails are wider and have long beautiful tails. BUBBLENESTERS.  

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Drawf Gourami

Scientific name:Colisa Lalia
Size: 2 inches (5 cm)
Temperature: Between 72-82 F (22-28 C)
pH: 6.0-7.5

Diet: Omnivoire. Eats Algae and plants, as well as the occasional frozen treat. Brine shrimp, Blood worms, etc.
Behavior: Mostly peaceful. Can be violent when around too many of it's own species.
Note: Like the Betta, it can breath air. Make sure that it is not in too deep of water. Ten gallon tank MINIMUM for growth requirements. Males of this species tend to be a bit larger and usually have bright orange-red bodyes and blue vertical stripes. BUBBLENESTERS