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Their scientific name, Betta splendens, combines two languages: Malay for “enduring fish,” and the Latin word for “shining.” They are also known as Siamese Fighting fish,
Unlike male betta fish, female betta fish can live together comfortably in the same tank. When they live together, the cohort is called a 'sorority'. Generally, a good number to keep together is 6 female betta fish, a larger tank can accomodate more. They enjoy having their own personal space, meaning that they should have enough foliage to hide in when they want to be alone. Often, plants or aquarium decorations can serve as good hiding places for betta fish.
Betta splendens. It is one of 73 species of the Betta genus. Betta comes from the word “Bettah” meaning “an ancient clan of warriors.” All bettas are of the Osphronemidae family. They are also Gourami, a term that includes the Helostomatidae and Anabantidae families. They are labyrinth fish, meaning they have a lung-like organ known as a labyrinth which they use to gulp air near the surface of the water and allows them to live in low-oxygen habitats.