Behaviour question about Betta fish (Siamese fighting fish) - Aquarium Advice

meaningbuggle · 03-31-2004, 05:45 AM

Hi,
Just reading through this brilliant forum and have looked at a few of the posts on bettas.

I was hoping that someone might be able to help me out with a question i have.

Since Betta were originally a grey / green colour in the wild, how and why have they become so diversely and brightly coloured? I understand that it is due to artificial selection and breeding but does the aggressive / territorial behaviour / breeding rituals have anything at all to do with the fact that they are such stunning colours?

I've had a look on the web but havent really been able to find anything that goes into that much detail into the evolution and behaviour of the betta.
:?:
Anyway, not sure if you guys can help but any ideas, suggestions or info would be a great help.

Thanks again

Kind Regards

Bug

reefrunner69 · 03-31-2004, 08:57 AM

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03-31-2004, 05:45 AM	#1
meaningbuggle Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2	Behaviour question about Betta fish (Siamese fighting fish) Hi, Just reading through this brilliant forum and have looked at a few of the posts on bettas. I was hoping that someone might be able to help me out with a question i have. Since Betta were originally a grey / green colour in the wild, how and why have they become so diversely and brightly coloured? I understand that it is due to artificial selection and breeding but does the aggressive / territorial behaviour / breeding rituals have anything at all to do with the fact that they are such stunning colours? I've had a look on the web but havent really been able to find anything that goes into that much detail into the evolution and behaviour of the betta. :?: Anyway, not sure if you guys can help but any ideas, suggestions or info would be a great help. Thanks again Kind Regards Bug

03-31-2004, 08:57 AM	#2
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