The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!Known as the "e;Siamese Fighting Fish,"e; the beautiful Betta, with vivid colors and long fins (in males), has enchanting elegance and grace. Yet Bettas can fight and bite, so it's best to keep just one in a tank. This guide helps you with everything from preparing for your Betta to maintaining an environment where it will thrive. It covers:* Setting up an interesting aquarium* Plants for the Betta tank* Choosing non-aggressive tankmates* Maintaining a healthy tank and healthy fish* Feeding your Betta* Breeding your BettaKeeping a Betta is the perfect introduction to keeping tropical fish, a relaxing, rewarding hobby everyone can enjoy.