The fighting fish is a very interesting species of fish, named for its aggressive nature.


They are 6 to 7 cm long, brownish red with blue and green stripes across their body, like wearing a bright T-shirt.


They have small mouths, short jaws, large eyes, and tails that look like unfurled flags.


From the looks of it, it is hard to tell that they are vicious animals.


This fish is naturally aggressive, as soon as the battle begins, it will become unbearably fierce, and must be determined to win or lose.


When males meet each other, fights can easily occur, and the fights are more intense during the breeding season.


Fighting fish are extremely adaptable to their environment.


When the lack of dissolved oxygen in the water in the breeding environment causes other fish to become intolerable or even die of suffocation, fighting fish will often remain calm because the pleated gills allow them to breathe directly above the water's surface.


Some people like to keep a variety of different types of fighting fish in separate jars to show off their beauty by having them look at each other across the tank.


There is nothing wrong with this, but it is important to note that in these small containers, the water tends to rot and acidify quickly due to impurities such as excrement, urine, and excess bait.


Therefore, it is necessary to change the water frequently if you keep Thai fighting fish in such containers without any filtration system.


There are no special restrictions on the containers used to keep fighting fish.


Because of their aggressive nature, fighting fish are usually kept separately to avoid fights.


If you want to keep two male fighting fish, you can set up a glass in the middle of the tank and insert a non-toxic plastic plate.


No matter what kind of container you use, you have to do some necessary decoration and equipment placement to provide the best living environment for the fighting fish to grow.


First of all, a thin layer of cleaned sand should be placed at the bottom of the tank to stabilize the roots of the aquatic plants and to provide microorganisms for attachment.


To keep sufficient oxygen in the tank and provide a fish hiding place, you should plant goldfish algae, black algae, and other aquatic plants appropriately.


In addition, to provide sufficient light for photosynthesis, it is better to have a soft light in the small glass tank.


Fighting fish are omnivorous and carnivorous species, so you can feed them with a variety of baits and try not to make their recipes too monotonous.


Have you ever considered keeping a beautiful fighting fish?