Siamese Fighting Fish

What type of HABITAT do Siamese fighting fish need?

Siamese fighting fish can be added to a tropical community tank or displayed alone.

These fish can live in small tanks as they have the ability to breathe air directly from the surface when needed. The small bowls that are often sold with these fish do not provide the optimal housing for the care of your pet. If you choose to display one this way, you will need to change the water more frequently.

Siamese fighting fish are found in tropical regions in the wild, and the climate of the tank should reflect this. The water temperature should be maintained around 23-25ºC.

What do Siamese fighting fish EAT?

The diet for these fish in the wild includes brine shrimp (artemia), water fleas (daphnia), bloodworms and glassworms.

If you feed your fish ‘fish flakes’, supplement their diet with frozen or freeze dried foods, and a live food option, if possible. The live food will provide your fish with added variety!

How long do Siamese fighting fish LIVE?

Siamese fighting fish usually live an average of 2-3 years.

How much do Siamese fighting fish COST as pets?

Individual Siamese fighting fish cost anywhere from $4-6.

A starter kit costs approximately $20, but these fish can also be added to larger community tanks.

Feeding costs are between $3-5 per week.

How does the PET TRADE affect Siamese fighting fish?

There is some debate around the best care for Siamese fighting fish. Pet owners commonly misjudge the water temperature and the size of the habitat that these fish should be kept in. This may be due to misleading consumer information. Siamese fighting fish need clean water and a good sized tank. If the tank is placed in a location that will have noticeable temperature fluctuations, provide a small heating system. If cared for properly you will notice an increase in the activity levels of your fish when compared to those kept in less than ideal situations.