Behaviour

Giant betta is originated from Southeast Asia. They were discovered in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Giant bettas are trendy aquarium fish. Giant betta is also a famous pet in countries like Asian country. Because of their stunning appearance and peaceful demur betta also acquired the culture of the American aquarium.

They prefer to live in motionless water such as straightened ponds. This water can be dull and has a lot of vegetation. They prefer to live in warm water. The rivers were slow-moving and constant water. They do not need flowing water.

Giant betta fish naturally calm, and live in freshwater environments such as marshes, slow-flowing streams, rice paddies, and stagnant ponds. they basically live in tropical water with a temperature range between 76°F to 80°F and a PH value between 6.5 to 7.5. They also prefer hiding spots in their habitat as well as resting spaces. They prefer resting in areas adorned with shaded spots and aquatic plants.

Giant betta breathe like a human, they inhale oxygen from the air. Giant betta, like all labyrinth fish, breathe using a labyrinth organ. This specialized respiratory structure allows them to inhale oxygen directly from the air above the water surface, which enables them to live in a low-oxygen environment.

Despite their size and the reputation of the betta family being slightly aggressive, giant betta are less aggressive than other betta species, usually, they have a calm nature. However, don’t be fooled by his calm behavior, in the end, they belong to Betta; they are aggressive when it comes to their territory. Females in a giant betta are more aggressive than male giant betta.

So when you choose the habitat for the giant betta, make sure they are the same as their natural habitat; put the artificial leaf, plants, etc. including hiding spots like caves, and decoration.

If it’s possible, provide giant betta natural habitat, because they feel secure in their own space. Human activity destroyed their natural habitat and the growth of aquarium culture also lost their natural habitat.