Betta

Spurred by the popularity of the movie Finding Nemo, aquarium ownership is growing. Thirteen percent of all households in the U.S. own fish, and the Siamese Fighting Fish, or Betta, is one of the most majestic and mesmerizing varieties. This guide includes information on setting up and maintaining an aquarium, feeding and caring for Bettas, different varieties, good tank mates, and more. John H. Tullock (Knoxville, TN) holds a master’s degree in zoology and operated a mail-order aquarium business for eight years. He is author of eight previous books on fish and aquariums, including Bring Me Home! Saltwater Aquariums Make a Great Hobby (0-7645-9659-4).