History of Betta Fish

     Betta fish, (Betta Splendens) originally came from Thailand. These ancient bettas were dull in color, and lived in puddles, rice paddies, or slow moving streams. Over time these little fish became popular, mostly because male bettas fight viciously, which is very entertaining to watch. This is the reason bettas are still called "Siamese Fighting Fish." Eventually bettas changed their appearances, after being bred over a long period of time.
     Today, these fish come in a wide variety of colors and tail shapes. Betta's ancestors still live in many parts of Asia.