The History of Betta Keeping & Domestication. Siamese Fighting Fish Genetics & Wild Betta Splendens.

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@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Sources for this video's research, and some awesome genetic publication links are available in my community tab

@JuanAndreBautista 8 ай бұрын

BONITOPuedameno

@breedersjourney 6 ай бұрын

bro... so much respect to you for this holy shit. i have been a betta nerd since i was a small child and this is exactly the info i wanted to find when i researched forums and breeders logs and watched thai breeders farms not knowing a single word they were saying. its criminal that this doesnt have 1 million views at least. they are fighting fish my guy, straightup, i understand if youtube doesnt like that so "performance bred" might be a better alternative but thats a huge part of why they exist we cant forget. just like chickens they werent originally kept just to be pretty.... thats a modern bias. anyway lemme stop i love your work bruthah u earned my sub and i will be following you from here out so keep it up 😁

@Fishtory 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very kindly 🙏. I try and do this style video for any deep dive the last year...prior to 1 year ago, i still researched videos like this, but didn't have a computer to edit video well for graphics on a longer video. But now i do :) Welcome my friend!

@nirvanaquatics Жыл бұрын

This is why I hold a membership to your channel, Alex. This is the exact kind of information I want, but never have the time or attention to properly research, myself.

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Well i really appreciate your support and your contributions here in this community. I look up to your aquascaping style and taste as well :) thanks again!

@StarTexaspets 7 ай бұрын

Love your channel sir and share it with friends often. I find it helps drag others into the hobby 😂🙏

@Fishtory 7 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you so much! We need more good nerdy and yet outgoing fish lovers...nature lovers hah

@NantThananan Жыл бұрын

Shout out from Thailand! Dude, you just took us down another rabbit hole. Amazing info.

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Id love to know if you've got any thai resources ( i read you have a museum there dedicated to them?) Id love to find some thai primary documents that are older than the 1750s. If you ever have insight on how id get scans or photos of such a thing. Thanks regardless hehe. Cheers!

@NantThananan Жыл бұрын

@@Fishtory That museum is not as detailed as your video. However, I might be able to hook you up with people who have access to more resources. Will let you know.

@vangthao4624 29 күн бұрын

So much research and knowledge. Born in Thailand and long time fish keeper this make sense to me. Thank you!

@Fishtory 29 күн бұрын

So nice of you to say. I'm so glad my research and interviews were accurate haha...sometimes americans...well more just ANYONE online, will copy and paste info and I was trying to skip all the stuff written in the last 40 years mostly...and look into the afchaeology, history and genetic work. Cheers my friend 🧡

@BeeKayCee911 Жыл бұрын

Thank You 👍 I Have Kept Betta's all my life and I turned 67 Today 2-6-23 its nice Learning about My Life Long Pets🐠

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Aww awesome, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Thanks for tuning in to such a nerdy one lol

@berenicehickey9755 14 күн бұрын

Me too! Also I'm 67 as well! British but live in Singapore where the Forest Betta occurs as an indigenous species.....

@chloekm7958 Жыл бұрын

I just friggin love my betta. It's the first time I've ever kept a betta and I want dozens of them now.

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Its a real problem lol... its why i breed mine lol

@Kzie100 11 ай бұрын

You’re the most informative channel so far. Couldn’t help but to comment, after just watching you yesterday. I’m especially a huge fan of forwardness & clear explanations, yet the level of knowledge and understanding you have for these fish and fish history-which I rarely see from other history channels in general. Which is why I gravitate towards your content the most, especially with topics less discussed yet are worth’s a lot to deep dive on. Keep up the good work!

@suanhak 2 ай бұрын

Came across your channel only today.. Great work. You just remind me when I was a kid back in the 60s..catching spiders, ants and also betta for flighting at least it was our pasttime as we dont have TV. I remembered that we had 2 very distinct species in Southern Malaysia. The colourful one we found at the swampy area and a less colourful one, slightly greenish and much bigger but not aggressive at all, that we catch on the inner interior highland .Thanks again. I still keep and bred betta at 70 😊

@Fishtory 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing and welcome to the channel, my friend

@tapewormjr.388 Ай бұрын

I showed this to my betta and he sat there staring at you for a solid minute. Approved

@Fishtory Ай бұрын

Hahahahha

@jenibthatisme 20 күн бұрын

This is the channel I was looking for! Wow!! Excellent information presented in an intelligent but easily understood manner. Thank you!

@Fishtory 19 күн бұрын

Awesome, thank you! And welcome 🙏 to the community here!

@RyanStonedonCanadianGaming Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time and knowledge!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Hey thank you so very much Ryan. Your support and precesne make it all possible. Cheers!

@sk000p4 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your amazing videos. I love all the knowledge I gain from all the work you do. It was very nice meeting and chatting with you at aquarium coop ( pink jacket guy ) this past sunday. Keep up the outstanding work.

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Oh right on! Welcome and thank you. Hopefully you can come to the GSAS meeting on the 14th of Feb, when i discuss human and fish evolutionary history and links to fishkeeping around the world

@katicasey4610 4 ай бұрын

Bettas have been my favorite fish ever since I was a kid, this is such great information!

@Fishtory 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@j.e.k.6014 Жыл бұрын

It's refreshing for someone to acknowledge context when viewing history, as opposed to the pearl clutching of a modern moral lens, which is all too common these days.

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Im a bigtime believer in truth lol. We dont have to like it, or even understand it, but we should have access to some form of it!

@BrodysBettas Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, I absolutely love your videos and have learned so much from you!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@arafathabib4020 5 ай бұрын

As a scientist myself and a Betta lover, I just love your videos.

@Fishtory 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@nataliearonson5669 Жыл бұрын

Watching your videos is like therapy ;) You are absolutely wonderful!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

You are far too kind. Shucks. Thank you so much for tuning in and leaving your kind words

@chia_pet7121 Жыл бұрын

45:25 This is the Anime, or "Kawaii" effect. 🌸🌸🌸

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Lol

@calebwatson3023 Жыл бұрын

I have seen 2 betta of mine change their sex and their color. Out of about 3,000 fish I’ve had 2. Both have produced offspring that are fertile. It’s weird but cool!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experiences!

@dellseasandoval8187 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your extensive research & knowledge on this topic.

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

I... appreciate that you appreciate it haha. Cheers

@jmdq1 9 ай бұрын

WOW we really are newbies in fish keeping, when you talk about the history of fish keeping !

@jmdq1 9 ай бұрын

We think it goes back a few hundred years, I mean

@tum61977 2 ай бұрын

Love your channel. I live in Thailand. If you get a chance to come out here, I'll take you to the aquarium fish market.

@veenorbury1429 4 ай бұрын

I was saving this video for when I could sit down and really digest it, and WOW! Amazing work, thank you so much for this vid! I'm sure a huge amount of time and effort went into it and that really shows.

@Fishtory 4 ай бұрын

Thank you very kindly. Im honored and humbled by your support. Thank you for tuning in

@Kaylene__ Ай бұрын

I appreciate all your time and effort. I have a lot of respect for your dedication.

@Fishtory 27 күн бұрын

My pleasure. Thank YOU.

@the186element2 Жыл бұрын

Nothing like some Betta History.Thanks Alex for the deep dive into Betta’s…Replay Crew.

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother

@simonark1176 8 ай бұрын

Love this channel brother!!! 0% ego 100% relevant info..... You go above and beyond to souce and share your knowledge so generously 🙏

@Fishtory 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate that very much. Thank you and welcome! I hope you enjoy the 1000 video backlog while im starting to fire up new videos again, after having some serious health issues. Cheers have a great week as well

@simonark1176 8 ай бұрын

Wishing you a strong recovery!! You have so much useful material on your channel and personally I'm eating it up like it's candy 👍

@emilyyousey3122 Жыл бұрын

very helpful. There really is not much information out there so I appreciated this

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

So glad it was of use to someone other than me haha. I was let down by what was out there and have been looking into these questions for almost 6 years...then this massive DNA based study kinda fell into my lap and tied it all together. Thanks for tuning in. Cheers

@alexsala1416 Жыл бұрын

This is excellent content. Nothing comparable on any aquarium channel on YT.

@Hellbillyhok666 Жыл бұрын

Hey mate, lookin forward to this, yeti, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@idealchanful 3 ай бұрын

Ah, you are anthropologist, thats why I like your content. Hi collegue

@Fishtory 3 ай бұрын

Haha hello! It is a fascinating field!

@naegwut Жыл бұрын

My Betta is so grumpy. I love him

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Lol its not his fault...its ours lol

@beefbeef5342 11 күн бұрын

This was amazingly interesting. I never thought I would come across something that went so deep into the history of one type of domestic fish. I gained so much knowledge I didn’t even know I was lacking in. I had no idea there was so much research on bettas. I don’t have any currently but they were one of the first fish I ever kept and they’ve always been so fascinating to me as a species. This video alone made them a hundred times more fascinating. Keep up the great work dude. There’s a lot of great KZfaqrs and aquarists out there but no one who does it like you. Thank you for the awesome content. So glad I came across your channel. I wish I’d found it sooner!

@Fishtory 11 күн бұрын

Thank you very kindly. This project literally took several years toǰ research, and cutting edge genetic innovation, to allow for the confirmation of my book research and speaking with keepers around the world. So I'm honored and so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you!

@beefbeef5342 8 күн бұрын

@@Fishtory Your years of experience and dedication to the subjects you learn and tell us about are certainly appreciated and not lost on your viewers. Thank you!

@melissaskinner4501 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work,you’ve done fantastic research.Thankyou for the information and insight

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

So nice of you. Thank you kindly

@dantreuthart9146 Жыл бұрын

Hi Alex, Thanks for the intriguing genetic history of the Betta. I have never kept Bettas but found your video quite interesting. Your information has piqued my curiosity in searching for fish foods that are high in carotenoids. Cheers

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend it!

@melwohl37 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video! ❤️ ❤️

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@chia_pet7121 Жыл бұрын

52:47 I bet the tournament bowls looked fantastic.

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Totally. Very fancy

@RadarEcho1 6 ай бұрын

This is amazing well done.

@Fishtory 6 ай бұрын

Why thank you. I wish more people seemed to care...but i had fun making it ☺️ i was just surprised at how few folks have watched it

@GlitchAQ Жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Looking great buddy!!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by and your words of kindness! Cheers!

@clioding5590 Жыл бұрын

Your angelfish is just watching you from the back the whole time, and from1:04:05 onwards it wants your attention!

@Neuri Жыл бұрын

man, this was astonishing! Thank u Alexander so informative!!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@ranikesa2329 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome

@Maxdeexx Жыл бұрын

Simply the best.

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly

@skydancer4412 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to do this great video.Have a good day.

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@sagep.lindsay5236 Жыл бұрын

Cool

@luinnia 4 ай бұрын

Underrated video

@Fishtory 4 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly... i worked literally years on this and my caradina shrimp history videos. So im very humbled by your kind words

@stemcellwhoax Ай бұрын

this is incredible!

@deMucha Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and research Alex!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thank YOU for tuning in

@Jango516 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for that info bro.. bloody fascinating.. peace

@Fishtory 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@AndreaDingbatt Жыл бұрын

Fintastic!! Thank you so much, I will be keeping an eye out for the next chapter!! Thank You for the amount of studying, details and historical context and details!! Namasté 🙏 Andrea and Critters. . ....XxX...

@alancarter9471 Жыл бұрын

This is Awesome!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan

@chia_pet7121 Жыл бұрын

My eyes are rolling back into my skull. I'm listening to this while working on the computer and the morning coffee isn't cutting it. You need to jump scare a few ANGRY BETTA FACES to bring back focus to those of us that have more of a 'relaxed' way of absorbing knowledge. The mind is a sponge, but mine has turned into one of those hard, cheap, kitchen sink ones.

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Lol well thanks for trying. Its really long.

@andicarson1339 Жыл бұрын

Thank-you, Alex! Love the info!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊

@BigStevesGlassBoxCreations Жыл бұрын

Excellent job! Extremely informative talk!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Thank you

@KyleTheShaman Жыл бұрын

💚

@mystichobbies Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊 Thank YOU!

@digitalPisces818 7 ай бұрын

fascinating, thank you!

@Fishtory 7 ай бұрын

Of course. Glad you enjoyed it

@brushitoff503 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex, this was as epic as I thought it might be!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Part 2 is much more variety but sort of just more of listing traits and color morphs by year they appeared after the 1930s or so

@l.halawani Жыл бұрын

Very interesting, I know a lot about genetic properties of phenotypic characteristics, such as dominance and inheritance, but this is an amazing dive into the history and where it all came from. Thank you for sharing. Since this is becoming my most viewed channel I still wish there was a bit more video footage and a little bit less podcast style presentation. This is one of the most visually stunning subjects in aquarium hobby, and I would love to SEE its history too. Cheers and all the best :)

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Yeah if i could find footage thats free to use of the wild bettas or stock footage of asia, id re-edit it ... the modern episode should be easier to show off morphs in

@ponygirl1624 Жыл бұрын

Just Brilliant! Thanks Alex

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@JoseTorres-fn1vk Жыл бұрын

Love the video good day

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, and thank you

@AquaticMoose Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Love to see the deep dives instead of all this surface info so widely available

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Thank you. It's a hard demographic to target since it doesn't get shared much, or full watch times...which hurts the reach of the video. But i still think it's the best way to share the info. Thanks again -Alex

@andycarter4581 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating stuff, thanks for putting the work in 👍

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@naomiwaters Жыл бұрын

Really interesting- thank you so much for sharing!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@marybrooks9098 Жыл бұрын

Bettas are amazing! Thank you, awesome deep dive!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for joining me!

@mattkinsella9856 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this, it's so informative. I have often thought about the possibility of multiple origins of the domestic Betta and those thoughts came from noticing 2 distinct mouth types in the Bettas I've kept. 1 is definitely smaller and more round and the second type is larger, wide and long. Because this was not about just color or fin length mutations, it really made me think about the possibility of different species genetics making up the modern domestic Betta. Thanks for filling in some gaps in my knowledge.

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thanks for tuning in. Its sort of interesting that line breeding works, but the mutations are on different genes in different species...it means that very few traits are traceable visually...its all down to dna annoyingly

@zique9 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. So much amazing and comprehensive information. Information not just about the history that created the modern "betta", but also a wealth of knowledge about animal domestication, human nature, geography, geology, cultural/human history, genetic biology... and I could go on and on and on.. Much respect. Sincerely

@Nafeesulhaq Жыл бұрын

excellent content brother! it was very informative and helpful. i will use this knowledge to keep my bettas healthier and happier!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kellycarroll6829 Жыл бұрын

good video! safe travels and blessings to you and your family! 🌟

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@aryah1513 Жыл бұрын

Haha how about "S!amese Throw-Down Fish" or "S!amese Take-It-Outside Fish"?

@gokidooke1345 Ай бұрын

Siamese “come at me bro fish”

@ThomasOwl Жыл бұрын

Nice! I'm an archaeologist too.

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Right on! TCHysah! Party On

@brandymcclain1061 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a biology degree? You are so knowledgeable and spot on. I took oceanography and ichthyology and many other zoology topics. Thank you!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Well i took a lot of biology, geology, chemistry and anatomy for archaeology...but its been 15 or 20 years now. Mostly independent research with the search skills i picked up in college i suppose. Thank you though. Im glad you enjoyed it and also happy to hear it sounds correct to someone like you haha

@jesperborg3749 Жыл бұрын

Nice episode Cant wait for episode 2

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it!(

@Teddzworth Жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this one!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Wait no longer, my friend! Hehe

@juliev123 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this excellent video I really enjoyed learning about the betta today wow!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! It was many years of research for one video haha

@Macaco_Laser Жыл бұрын

You make the best most interesting and important aquarium videos

@BrodysBettas Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your content! You have helped me decide to start breeding and I appreciate all the information you gladly put out for everyone! Maybe soon I can start some long videos too!

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Do it... cite sources, make long videos ...we need to resist the tiktok world

@BrodysBettas Жыл бұрын

@@Fishtory I appreciate the support! I tell everybody about your channel, too!

@WorldInTranslation Жыл бұрын

Amazing, thank you for this. You gonna write a book?

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Working on it!

@michelledavis1477 Жыл бұрын

Love the new content

@BobBombadil Жыл бұрын

Have you ever thought about working somewhere like the California Academy of Sciences? You'd fit right in there. (I'm commenting partially just to help the algorithm, but I really do mean it lol)

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

I haven't really...but ill look into it. Thank you. I used to teach 101 type classes also.

@kinglyzard 9 ай бұрын

7:20 Definitely a Betta for a Green Bay Packers fan. Go Pack Go!!

@Fishtory 9 ай бұрын

Hahaha

@jaygee3767 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate your research.

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. The sources that are public are listed in my community tab

@AndyP126 Жыл бұрын

Thank you pronouncing betta properly and not confusing it with a Greek letter.

@ownup440 Жыл бұрын

I take mad bong rips to your videos bro respect to you and your content 💪💪💪

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

🤙 you do you homie! However it sits best 👍

@masterofreality.o0o.535 Жыл бұрын

Simply fascinating. 10/10 on this, wonderful work. Must dig more into the Betta taxonomy.

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Please do! And thank you kindly

@donnieji4825 Жыл бұрын

This Phd doctor cool af

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Lol no phd. But thanks

@aquapuncture Жыл бұрын

Very appreciated, Alex! Looking forward to part 2!👏 Where's your betta emoji?

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly... and yes i can add more emojis... a betta will be one for sure!

@judybasco983 Жыл бұрын

❤ Love this topic, Alex 😊 me, being a betta keeper ❤️

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Im very happy to hear that! Ill be speaking at GSAS next week and part of this will be discussed along with 4 or 5 other fish that humans kept early on.

@judybasco983 Жыл бұрын

@@Fishtory please text me about it… time and place, please 🙏🤗

@jjz3192 Жыл бұрын

The angelfish tank behind you is amazing! Do you have a video showcasing that tank? If do, please give me the link, thanks

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Its in a lot of my livestreams and updates. I think my video called UPDATES from a week ago or so... has the best look at it

@patricialindsay2649 Жыл бұрын

The sweater and scarf is a good look ,Profesional.

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Thanks lol. On deeper dives, im going for anthropology professor at a liberal arts school- Look haha

@betta_360 4 ай бұрын

Plakat Cheen means roughly Chinese Plakat.. plakat used to mean any betta, it was the Chinese that first traded and bred the longfin variety, because there stock was so inbred after a while from being removed from wild stock it started making mutations in the fin length and shape. The Chinese then traded these mutations back to the Thai

@Fishtory 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info, i found that to be mentioned of plakats in chang mai and northern thailand, and then Bangladesh/Cambodia swapped lines in the 1700s for the bigger tail fins according to several sources

@idio-syncrasy 8 ай бұрын

I bet kids started keeping them as oets in jars initially.

@Fishtory 7 ай бұрын

Yeah probably rice bowls or vases back then.

@st0n3p0ny Жыл бұрын

Those green alien bettas are a relatively recent wild discovery aren't they? I'm hoping breeders can use them to produce some fancy long fin, all green, bettas... It's strange that there are almost no green fish for the freshwater hobby.

@masterpython Жыл бұрын

Red Pill fish Vs Blue Pill Fish! Lol

@sparkyjoes Жыл бұрын

I’m watching in chunks as I’m able to because I really want to *watch* it and not just have it playing in the background.

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

I thank you kindly. 😊 i know its a lot of info. I was planning to split it into chapters, but the whole story sort of has several key themes or events and genes that come up several times, so instead ill likely make a few shorter 10 minute videos split up by and based on different topics. Thanks for tuning in!

@carlam.9529 Жыл бұрын

Please Remember To Hit The Like Button 👍🐟👍

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Thanks Carla!

@carlam.9529 Жыл бұрын

@@Fishtory Always a pleasure, Alexander !!

@hansday2707 Жыл бұрын

Very intresting, don’t know if i missunderstood. Does bigger fins mean less aggressive?

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

So it is independent of agression genetically speaking, but also domestically the larger the fins, the less agressive they tend to be due to mobility and selection for looks and not temperment...so they tend to be about the same as a wild fish, since they were breed seperate from the figgting lines. However, the hybrids with imbellis and mahachaiensis are naturally more peaceful also...and they have short but pointed fins generally and more individually distinct scales. Its a bit of a mess genetically since some ornamental fish were bred from fighting fish or fighting fish loser groups also... and others were line bred starting far later, like in the 1930s from newly caught wild species they mixed and hybridized for appearance and not agression or health.... those tend to be peaceful. But basically you need a dna test to know the differences for sure... Other than a red short fin domestic will tend to still be artificially more agressive from 1000 years of fighting genes... where as wild short fin reds like plakat strains, are fairly peaceful still too. Also, the issue with larger fins, is more chance to get damaged by fellow fish or even hardscape... more cells and area to catch disease and a body designed to look good and not worrying about being healthy. Lastly, large fins do signal to fellow bettas "danger" and " this is my area, fight me"... so sometimes long fins get a reputation for being more agressive, but its just that in the wild raised fins, spread out with color is a signal to fight, so other fish or even the fishes' own reflection can stress and startle the larger finned males. Sorry, it's not so cut and dry.

@jmdq1 9 ай бұрын

I know in my litter of line bred puppies there were different temperaments among the litter. Some more reserved and others more competitive and challenging. Even at 2 to 4 weeks old. So it can be from from the same fishery these bettas can differ in their behavior in your tank . When God created different “Kinds” of animals they already had the genetic material to change into different types. We manipulate by selective breeding. Most dogs if left to breed naturally without man’s interference, will in only 7 generations, go back to their original type. If we threw all the fish in hobbyists tanks back into the wild, if they survived the young would eventually go back to their original type.

@chia_pet7121 Жыл бұрын

59:38 That is they type SPECTRE likes, then they come out of hiding and deliver the final blow...which causes a fluffy cat to get fed. : (

@Fishtory Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear

@chia_pet7121 Жыл бұрын

@@Fishtory It turned out fine a couple hours later when James Bond informed the fishkeeper of his mistake. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/orKPpJCju8DVgmQ.html