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Siamese Fighting Fish are unique and amazing creatures! We hope you find out interesting information about them. To jump to a specific section, use the Quick Jump below by clicking on one of the headings.
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Sizes
-Length: 2 1/2 inches
Habitat
and Habits
-Asia (7 species)
-calm waters of small lakes, ponds, slow rivers, irrigated ditches
-usually clear water
-usually have submerged plants for cover
-male defends his territory
-when angry, he glows metallic green and red
-In a fight:
-ram at each other
-slit skin with teeth
-rub off scales
Food
and Feeding
-likes to eat plants, small worms, dead animals
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Fighting Fish and Man -bred in Thailand for meanness -have longer, iridescent fins -will fight until death -people bet on the outcome |
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Links for More Information
-Fighting Fish
Behavior