Betta vs Guppy
Betta splendens verglichen mit Poecilia reticulata
Taxonomy & Classification
| Eigenschaft | Betta | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Betta splendens | Poecilia reticulata |
| Ordnung | Anabantiformes | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Familie | Osphronemidae | Poeciliidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Physical Traits
| Eigenschaft | Betta | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Maximale Länge | 7,0 cm | 6,0 cm |
| Maximales Gewicht | 0,003 kg | 0,002 kg |
| Färbung | Highly variable in domesticated strains; wild type is dull brownish-green with iridescent blue-green scale patches; long flowing fins display intense reds, blues, purples, and teals with iridescent sheen. | Males display highly variable iridescent patterns on a gray-olive body; spots, reticulations, and solid patches of red, orange, blue, green, and black; flowing fantail fins often multicolored. |
Habitat & Environment
| Eigenschaft | Betta | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Wassertyp | Freshwater | Brackish |
| Tiefenbereich | — | — |
| Verbreitungsgebiet | Native to the Mekong River basin in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Found in shallow rice paddies, irrigation ditches, ponds, and slow-moving lowland streams across the … | Native to freshwater and slightly brackish streams of northern South America including Venezuela, Trinidad, and Barbados. Tolerates a wide range of salinities; introduced on every … |
| Lebensraum | Shallow, densely vegetated ponds, rice paddies, and slow streams of Thailand and Southeast Asia. Tolerates oxygen-poor, warm water (24-30°C). Males highly territorial; builds bubble nests … | Slow-moving rivers, streams, ponds, and drainage ditches of northern South America (Venezuela, Trinidad). Warm, shallow water with dense vegetation (22-28°C). Highly adaptable; introduced worldwide. |
Aquarium Suitability
| Eigenschaft | Betta | Guppy |
|---|---|---|
| Mindest-Aquariengröße | 19 L | 38 L |
| Temperatur | 24-30 | 22-28 |
| pH-Bereich | 6.5-7.5 | 6.8-7.8 |
| Pflegeschwierigkeit | Easy | Easy |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
Cuisine & Edibility
Betta
Not consumed — ornamental aquarium species prized for its flowing fins and vibrant coloration; classified Vulnerable in the wild.
Guppy
Not consumed — a tiny ornamental livebearer prized by hobbyists for its dazzling color variations and ease of breeding in the aquarium.
Species Overview
Betta
The Siamese fighting fish is famous for its vibrant colors and flowing fins, developed through centuries of selective breeding. Males are highly territorial and will flare their gill covers at rivals. They possess a labyrinth organ for breathing atmospheric air.
Guppy
The guppy is one of the most widely distributed tropical fish, found in freshwater habitats across the Americas. Males display vivid colors and elaborate tail patterns to attract females. They are live-bearers, giving birth to free-swimming fry.