The types of betta fish in Indonesia

Betta fish has long been known by the people of Indonesia. Its beautiful and attractive shape makes people's interest in this one fish so high. Many people maintain Cupang fish as ornamental fish to decorate the aquarium in their home. These are the types of betta fishes in Indonesia.
The betta is divided into two groups, namely the ornamental betta fish to be kept and the betta fish. Not infrequently, the people of Indonesia to keep Cupang fish for complaints and fight with other Betta fish. Despite having the same beautiful shape, the Betta is more aggressive and often fights to show who is stronger among them.

The original Habitat of Cupang fish spread in Southeast Asia includes Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. These fish can be found in swamps, lakes, paddies, and ditches that are inundated.
Scientific classification of Betta fish
In scientific classification, Betta fish belong to the family Osphronemidae, genus Betta, species Betta sp. According to Fish Identification, until now has been known 73 species of fish Betta contained in nature. The species are grouped into the complex. This grouping is made for the purpose of conservation, ease of cultivation and breeding.

Currently there are more than 13 complex Cupang fish, the most popular is the Splendens complex. Intercultural species within a complex can usually be crossed. The Splendens complex consists of five species, among them Betta stiktos, Betta mahachai, Betta smaragdina, Betta imbellis, and Betta splendens itself.

Most of the Betta fish sold on the market come from the Splendens complex. The most popular type is Betta splendens or often also known as Siamese fighting fish aka fish fighter from Siam. Some crossings from Betta splendens produce interesting types of Betta fish. The population of Cupang fish in Indonesia is quite rapidly growing, as evidenced by the contest of Indonesian Cupang Mias (MCHI) some time ago. Through the contest, there are several types of fish Cupang spread in Indonesia.

1. Halfmoon (Moon Piece) beautiful fish that interesting
   
   As the name suggests, this Halfmoon Betta fish has a half-circle tail. Half-month shape will be visible when we see it from the side. This type of betta fish has an interesting beauty, so the breeders maintain this type of fish as ornamental fish because it has a bright red color, yellow light, and other distinctive colors.
   

2. The original Crown Tail (Serit) Betta fish from Indonesia
   This type of Betta fish is named so because it has a tail that resembles a crown when reversed facing upwards. This betta fish is native to Indonesia, breeded by breeders in the Slipi area of ​​Jakarta. Types of fish Betta serit has many variants. There is a singular seritnya, where in each serit there is only one fin bone. There is also a scream two or double serit. The beauty of Betta fish has been recognized and competed in the International Betta Congress (IBC).

3. Thrilling (fighter) plaque (fighter)
   
   This betta fish comes from Thailand, the name of Plakat itself is Thai language which means fighter. This fish is usually used as a betta fish. The fins and tail of the Plakat Betta are usually short of pendulous like Crown Tail and Halfmoon. Because of the short, the fin gives the impression of solid and sturdy. The betta fish movement is not too graceful but looks more frightening.

4. Betta fish that have tail split in two? His name is Double Tail (Cagak)

This type of Betta fish is named Double Tail because its tail is split in two. This fish is very rare, because the breeding is still quite difficult. However, this fish is very beautiful right?

1. Giant (Giant); Betta fish larger than other types of Betta fish

Giant Betta Fish is successfully developed breeder from Thailand. The largest size reaches 12 cm, much larger than other types of fish Betta. This giant betta is developed from the Placard Betta, which is crossed with other Betta. Currently, there are various types of Giant betta fish, including Halfmoon giant, Double Tail giant, and Crown Tail giant. Currently there are many cultivation or hatchery of Cupang fish in the country that is not less interesting and not impossible to produce new species of Betta fish.