Freshwater Aquariums

19/01/2020

5 Interesting Betta Fish Facts

1. Betta Fish have a unique labyrinth breathing organ that allows them to take in oxygen from the air, just like humans do.

2. In their native Thailand they are being promoted for the rank of the national fish.

3. You already know how pretty their tails can be, but did you know that there are actually multiple types? They are all shaped differently and include veil-like tails, halfmoon, crown-tails and flag-tails as well as others.

4. When Bettas are threatened they will stick out their gill covers and expand all their fins to make them look bigger and more intimidating.

5. During the breeding period, when Bettas become very exalted, their coloring becomes brighter and looks more saturated – possibly a way to notify females of their intention

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07/08/2014

06/12/2013

Small Sphere EcoSphere. This fascinating enclosed world contains marine shrimp, algae and micro-organisms. Made from hand blown glass, each EcoSphere is a completely enclosed, self-sustaining little world. The EcoSphere only needs indirect light and comfortable room temperature (between 60F and 80F.) The EcoSphere works on the basis that a closed system recycles its nutrients and does not produce excess waste. The shrimp conume the algae and micro-organisms and they, in turn, break down the shrimp waste. External light, either artifical or natural, keeps the algae growing. There is no feeding or water changes required. The average life span is between 2 and 3 years. Each EcoSphere comes with a replacement, recharge or upgrade policy.