Betta splendens is the scientific name for the Betta Fish. Siamese Fighting Fish is another name for them. They are Asian in origin and were once maintained for their fighting abilities. They arrived in the United States for the first time in 1927. Bettas are now mostly kept for their looks. They’ve been selectively bred into a variety of colors and tail forms over the years. In the freshwater hobby, they are now known as designer fish.
Betta splendens is a species of Betta that may be found in...