{"id":98310,"date":"2022-04-22T12:25:23","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:25:23","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:25:23","slug":"are-koi-betta-more-aggressive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/","title":{"rendered":"Are koi Betta more aggressive?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#Are_koi_Betta_more_aggressive\" title=\"Are koi Betta more aggressive?\">Are koi Betta more aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#Are_koi_bettas_rare\" title=\"Are koi bettas rare?\">Are koi bettas rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#Can_koi_bettas_live_together\" title=\"Can koi bettas live together?\">Can koi bettas live together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#How_big_do_koi_betta_get\" title=\"How big do koi betta get?\">How big do koi betta get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#Are_koi_bettas_peaceful\" title=\"Are koi bettas peaceful?\">Are koi bettas peaceful?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#Can_Koi_betta_fish_live_together\" title=\"Can Koi betta fish live together?\">Can Koi betta fish live together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#What_type_of_betta_is_the_least_aggressive\" title=\"What type of betta is the least aggressive?\">What type of betta is the least aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#What_is_the_rarest_betta_fish\" title=\"What is the rarest betta fish?\">What is the rarest betta fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#How_much_does_a_koi_betta_fish_cost\" title=\"How much does a koi betta fish cost?\">How much does a koi betta fish cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#What_is_the_rarest_color_of_bettas\" title=\"What is the rarest color of bettas?\">What is the rarest color of bettas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#What_makes_a_koi_Betta\" title=\"What makes a koi Betta?\">What makes a koi Betta?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#What_fish_can_live_with_koi_betta\" title=\"What fish can live with koi betta?\">What fish can live with koi betta?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#Can_two_female_koi_bettas_live_together\" title=\"Can two female koi bettas live together?\">Can two female koi bettas live together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#Are_koi_bettas_more_aggressive\" title=\"Are koi bettas more aggressive?\">Are koi bettas more aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#Are_koi_Bettas_rare\" title=\"Are koi Bettas rare?\">Are koi Bettas rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#How_long_do_koi_bettas_live\" title=\"How long do koi bettas live?\">How long do koi bettas live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#Are_koi_Betta_Hardy\" title=\"Are koi Betta Hardy?\">Are koi Betta Hardy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#What_is_the_most_Peaceful_Betta\" title=\"What is the most Peaceful Betta?\">What is the most Peaceful Betta?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#Are_there_any_peaceful_bettas\" title=\"Are there any peaceful bettas?\">Are there any peaceful bettas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#Can_Koi_Betta_live_together\" title=\"Can Koi Betta live together?\">Can Koi Betta live together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#Are_koi_Bettas_less_aggressive\" title=\"Are koi Bettas less aggressive?\">Are koi Bettas less aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#Which_fishes_can_live_with_betta\" title=\"Which fishes can live with betta?\">Which fishes can live with betta?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#What_is_the_friendliest_betta_fish\" title=\"What is the friendliest betta fish?\">What is the friendliest betta fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#How_do_I_pick_a_Peaceful_Betta\" title=\"How do I pick a Peaceful Betta?\">How do I pick a Peaceful Betta?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-koi-betta-more-aggressive\/#Are_Betta_Smaragdina_peaceful\" title=\"Are Betta Smaragdina peaceful?\">Are Betta Smaragdina peaceful?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_koi_Betta_more_aggressive\"><\/span>Are koi Betta more aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are koi bettas aggressive? <b>Male koi bettas are aggressive towards other males. Additionally, they are aggressive towards females during breeding when the females try to get closer to the bubble nest. Also, they might show aggression towards certain tank mates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_koi_bettas_rare\"><\/span>Are koi bettas rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But they typically cost $25-50 or even more for a show and breeder-quality male from a distinct lineage. Breeders in Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia usually ship them to Betta enthusiasts on demand. Finding a Koi Betta at your local fish store by chance is therefore <b>very rare but not impossible!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_koi_bettas_live_together\"><\/span>Can koi bettas live together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Koi Betta Good Tank Mates? <b>You cannot have multiple male betta fish together in the same enclosure. It&#8217;s also a good idea to keep fish with flowing fins out of the aquarium too. Koi bettas work best alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_koi_betta_get\"><\/span>How big do koi betta get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 inches<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_koi_bettas_peaceful\"><\/span>Are koi bettas peaceful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Koi Bettas also <b>live peacefully along just about any bottom dweller, including Plecostomus, Otocinclus, Corydoras, and Kuhli Loaches. Bettas are just the right size to live peacefully with both smaller and medium sized fish. Fin nippers like Tiger Barbs and Giant Danios can often be problems for long-finned Bettas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Koi_betta_fish_live_together\"><\/span>Can Koi betta fish live together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A Samurai Koi Betta is the rarest of them all. It has the desired dragon scaling with the marble. They come in a variety of colors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_betta_is_the_least_aggressive\"><\/span>What type of betta is the least aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are Koi Betta Good Tank Mates? <b>You cannot have multiple male betta fish together in the same enclosure. It&#8217;s also a good idea to keep fish with flowing fins out of the aquarium too. Koi bettas work best alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_betta_fish\"><\/span>What is the rarest betta fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rarest type of Betta is the <b>fantail variety. This fish has two caudal fins that are side by side but fused at a small point at the top, making it look similar to a fantail goldfish. This variety is so rare that you can&#8217;t really find any information on them or anywhere to buy them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_koi_betta_fish_cost\"><\/span>How much does a koi betta fish cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between $12 and $20<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_color_of_bettas\"><\/span>What is the rarest color of bettas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rarest betta color in the world is the <b>albino betta.<\/b> It&#8217;s rare to the point that like pure black bettas, many collectors don&#8217;t believe they exist. When albino bettas are reported or put up for sale, astute observers almost always identify them correctly as clear, cellophane, or white bettas.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_koi_Betta\"><\/span>What makes a koi Betta?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A koi betta is simply a commercial label (strain name\/nickname) for <b>a specific coloration of a marble betta; usually a cellophane based body with red and black spots of color. Like a koi fish!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fish_can_live_with_koi_betta\"><\/span>What fish can live with koi betta?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Good Tank Mates for Koi Bettas:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gouramis, Barbs, Tetras, Livebearers, Danios, and other Community fish.<\/li>\n<li>Female Bettas.<\/li>\n<li>Corydoras, Plecostomus, and other Bottom dwellers.<\/li>\n<li>Larger Shrimp.<\/li>\n<li>Snails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mar 9, 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_two_female_koi_bettas_live_together\"><\/span>Can two female koi bettas live together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, Female Betta Fish Can Live in the Same Habitat<\/b> So yes, two female bettas can live together in the same fish tank. Female bettas can even get along with other types of fish if they can establish a pecking order.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_koi_bettas_more_aggressive\"><\/span>Are koi bettas more aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, koi bettas are aggressive just like any other betta. They become extremely territorial towards other male betta fish and will fight until the death. It is not unheard of for a male betta to display aggression even towards his own reflection on the side of the aquarium!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_koi_Bettas_rare\"><\/span>Are koi Bettas rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But they typically cost $25-50 or even more for a show and breeder-quality male from a distinct lineage. Breeders in Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia usually ship them to Betta enthusiasts on demand. Finding a Koi Betta at your local fish store by chance is therefore <b>very rare but not impossible!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_koi_bettas_live\"><\/span>How long do koi bettas live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_koi_Betta_Hardy\"><\/span>Are koi Betta Hardy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Koi bettas are hardy fish, but you still need to maintain your aquarium properly to keep them healthy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_Peaceful_Betta\"><\/span>What is the most Peaceful Betta?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, koi bettas are aggressive just like any other betta. They become extremely territorial towards other male betta fish and will fight until the death. It is not unheard of for a male betta to display aggression even towards his own reflection on the side of the aquarium!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_peaceful_bettas\"><\/span>Are there any peaceful bettas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Betta Imbellis is sometimes called the &#8216;Peaceful Betta&#8217;, because of its difference in temperament to other species of Betta Fish, and its ability to be housed more easily in a community tank setup.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Koi_Betta_live_together\"><\/span>Can Koi Betta live together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Betta Imbellis is a betta fish species that many usually refer to as the peaceful Betta. The well-behaved Betta Imbellis is recognized for its more docile behavior when compared to its sibling species. The peaceful Betta earned its name because it is considerably friendlier than most other betta species.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_koi_Bettas_less_aggressive\"><\/span>Are koi Bettas less aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, koi bettas are aggressive just like any other betta. They become extremely territorial towards other male betta fish and will fight until the death. It is not unheard of for a male betta to display aggression even towards his own reflection on the side of the aquarium!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_fishes_can_live_with_betta\"><\/span>Which fishes can live with betta?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A:Depending on the size of your aquarium, some of the best betta fish tank mates are:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>mystery snails.<\/li>\n<li>ghost shrimp.<\/li>\n<li>moss balls.<\/li>\n<li>African dwarf frogs.<\/li>\n<li>small Corydoras species.<\/li>\n<li>some types of tetras.<\/li>\n<li>harlequin rasboras.<\/li>\n<li>feeder guppies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_friendliest_betta_fish\"><\/span>What is the friendliest betta fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Betta Imbelis, or Peaceful Betta, is also considered one of the friendliest breeds of betta due to its passive temperament. This breed has a crescent-shaped tail fin and is much gentler than other bettas, such as the more aggressive Betta splendens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_pick_a_Peaceful_Betta\"><\/span>How do I pick a Peaceful Betta?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Betta smaragdina are known to have a more peaceful disposition when compared to other type-locality B. smaragdina hailing from the Chao Phraya or Mekong basins. They are Mekong Fighting fish, however, so aggression is possible within crowded tanks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Betta_Smaragdina_peaceful\"><\/span>Are Betta Smaragdina peaceful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Veiltail Betta<\/b> If you want to breed Betta fish, you should know this is a dominant tail type over other variations, and therefore is one of the easiest to breed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are koi Betta more aggressive?Are koi bettas rare?Can koi bettas live together?How big do koi betta get?Are koi bettas peaceful?Can Koi betta fish live together?What type of betta is the least aggressive?What is the rarest betta fish?How much does a koi betta fish cost?What is the rarest color of bettas?What makes a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-98310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98310"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98310"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98310\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98310"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98310"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98310"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}