Behaviour

The origin of the purple betta fish species, B. smaragdina, right away journey to the verdant. Indonesia, Vietnam, and landscapes of Southeast Asia, a betta is a freshwater fish native to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia region of southeast asia. They prefer to live in fresh water as well as salt water which is surrounded by rice paddies, marshes, and slow-moving streams or stagnant ponds.

purple betta is discovered in the South Asian region, there is a warm environment. so they prefer to live in warm water around 80º Fahrenheit. If the water is cold betta's immune system becomes weak or becomes more prone to disease or infection.

Purple Betta is known for his unique behavior and personality. So understanding the behavior of the betta is a must.

Territorial nature: in general betta is a territorial fish, a purple betta is not an exception. The threat to other fish via flaring gills. To prevent from the territorial nature put them in a large tank and arrange proper hiding space.

Behavior with tankmates: betta comes with a brilliant color so they stand out among all the betta, like other betta they are less aggressive, they prefer to live with a betta who has a peaceful nature and follows a different lifecycle. The species share the same parameter. Avoid the tankmate with a similar fin structure and bright color. To avoid conflict choose the right tank mates.

Activity: betta is curious and likes to observe their surroundings. Habitant plants, caves, and other safe decorations which look like to their natural habitat.

Feeding: bettas are carnivores by nature and prefer animal protein and vegetables. Offer them food such as pellets, frozen, and live food.

You can understand and care about the unique behavior and temperament of your betta to ensure the betta is healthy and stress-free. To check betta is healthy and stress-free observe their daily activity.