The purple betta is a variety of Siamese betta. Siamese betta is an ornamental fish with gorgeous colors and unique charm. Its body colors are rich and diverse, including red, blue, purple, etc. The characteristic of the purple betta is that its body is purple. This color makes the purple betta very popular in the ornamental fish market.
Siamese betta is a fish of the genus Betta in the family Osphronemidae. It is native to Southeast Asia, especially Thailand. They are about 7-8 centimeters in length. Their body colors are bright and beautiful. Common colors include red, purple, blue, green, white, etc. The caudal fin, anal fin, and dorsal fin of the purple betta are particularly wide. When the male fish is fully developed, these fins spread out like a fan, magnificent and spectacular.
In addition to the purple betta, there are many other varieties of Siamese betta, such as veil-tail betta, half-moon betta, crown-tail betta (lionhead betta), fighter betta, etc. These varieties are different in characteristics such as caudal fin and dorsal fin, making each betta have its unique charm. For example, the caudal fin of the veil-tail betta is as elegant as a horse's tail. The caudal fin of the half-moon betta can spread at an angle of 180 degrees and is shaped like a half moon.