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Found a few more betta stamps from around the world.

This set is from Thailand -

Where a lot of betta fish naturally reside.

Check out my first round of betta stamps.

For very young Bettas (under 6 months) and females of all ages, 4 or 5 pellets a day is sufficient. For older Bettas, 6 or 7 pellets should be fed. Try to space out their pellets for at least two feedings per day (in the morning and in the early evening), if possible. If you have time to feed only once a day, make sure that it is at least two hours before turning off the lights.

There are a few things to consider before installing a filter.

1. Tank size – if your tank is under three gallons, filters should not be installed under any circumstances. The disturbance from the current will tear your Betta’s fins and cause him undue stress.

2. Betta’s sex – females can generally tolerate air currents much better because of their small fins.

3. Type of filter – power filters and under-gravel filters should not be used in tanks under 10 gallons. Small filters with adjustable current are much better tolerated if set to the lowest current.

4. Individual Betta – if you’ve had more than one Betta, you know that Bettas tend to have very individual personalities. Some fish will thrive in filtered tanks, while others become sick. Observe your Betta very closely after the installation of the filter – look for signs of fin rot, lethargy or swim bladder problems; if you see any abnormalities, take the filter out immediately.

Yes, Fish can Smell. In fact most of them have Nostrils. Their Nostils have Sensors that can detect odors in the water and sends the signals to their brain. These same Nostrils can detect the blood from other Fish as well. Sharks rely heavily on their Nostrils, as they can detect food over long distances.

Fish also use their sense of Smell to detect the smell that females emit. This detection of the female scent is said to signal the “willingness to breed”.

Appearance:
A early sign may be red spots usually at the ends of the fins. The fins will start to dissolving and fall appart.

Symptoms:
The betta may act sluggish and have pale color. Usually because of poor water

Treatment:
You can use “Ampicillex” or “Neosulfex” by Aquatronics. Check your local fish store for medications.

There are quite a few postage stamps out there that feature betta splendens. I’d love to get my hands on these.

If anyone has any other stamp pictures please send them in.

This one is a vieltail betta, the stamp is from Vietnam:

This stamp is from the small island nation of Malta:

Yes, and No. Bettas can be kept with other fish, however, remember that male Bettas are VERY territorial toward any fish that they think is another male Betta invading their territory. Though each Betta is a distinctive individual and will have his own personality, here are some ways to identify potential problem fish: fish with large amounts of red or blue coloring (i.e. Swordtails), fish with long, flowing fins (i.e. Guppies, Angelfish, High-Fin Tetras, Sailfin Mollies), fish with similar shapes (i.e. Gourami, Dwarf Gourami, Female Bettas). Also, watch out for fish that will nip and tear the Bettas fins, as this can result in infection or fighting and will cause stress. I do not recommend you keep your betta with any other fish.

The double tail variety has two fin lobes rather than one. Also, the dorsal (top) fin has almost twice as many rays as on a single tail (ST) Betta, which results in a much bigger fin. Ideally, both lobes of the tail must be symmetrical. When flaring, the fins almost make a full circle. The DT trait is recessive to ST, and therefore rather elusive. ST bettas who carry the DT gene have dorsal fins that are larger than those ST that don’t carry this gene. If you find the DT trait not appealing, like some breeders do, make sure to ask about the DT gene before purchasing a fish for breeding purposes.

Yes, Betta Fish can hear! In fact, they have Ears. They are disimilar to human Outer Ears, but they are Ears nevertheless. The Ears are located behind the skin near their eyes. They appear as a small opening. And are in fact “internal” Ears. They are covered with Sensory Hairs that are designed to detect sound.

Fish hear via Sound Waves. As the sound moves through the water it makes vibrations. The vibration from the sound waves stimulates the skin and ears of the Fish. So essentially a Fish uses it’s body to hear as well as it’s internal Ears.

Fish can also hear via their “Lateral Line”. Which is a fluid-filled tube that is very senstitive to water pressure. As the water pressure builds the Lateral Line sensors react and build up pressure in the organ. Causing the Fish to react (hear) to this pressure.

Note: Sound Waves are multiplied through the water 5 fold. So you should never tap the tank of a Fish. As you can imagine the sound they hear.