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Rosetail Betta: The Downside Of Beauty

May 24, 2021February 9, 2014 by Alison Page

Betta fish are one of the most popular pet fish worldwide today, second only to the traditional goldfish. There are many different variations of betta fish. But sometimes, those stunning looks come at a cost to the fish’s health and welfare, and unfortunately, that rings true with the beautiful rosetail betta. So, what’s so bad … Read more

Labyrinth Organ: The Unique Breathing Biology of Fish

December 20, 2023January 26, 2013 by Charlie Morton

You may have heard about certain species of tropical fish such as betta fish and gouramis that have a special organ known as the labyrinth organ. But what exactly is the labyrinth organ, and what does it do? The labyrinth organ is a specialized organ that allows labyrinth fish to breathe oxygen from the air … Read more