Who Gives A Fish Forums

Thanks for the input, everyone. Seems like Electric Eels and Stingrays are the top contenders. Gonna steer clear of those unless I'm feeling extra reckless.

Lynxguy wrote: ↑Sat May 03, 2025 1:47 pm What about the Stonefish? Heard they're venomous as hell and look like rocks. Not sure if anyone actually keeps 'em, but dang, that's a risky pet.

Stonefish are saltwater, though. We're sticking to freshwater here. But yeah, they're nightmare fuel.

What's the most dangerous freshwater fish you've kept or heard about? I'm not talking about aggression, but actual risk to the keeper, like venomous spines or extreme size.

Thanks for the detailed explanation, I'm glad I learned something new even if it is a bit complicated. Appreciate you taking the time to break it down, really helpful.

I've been trying to figure this out, but I just can't seem to get my head around it - what actually makes a betta a 'salamander type' betta?


It's pretty interesting, but the original 'salamander' bettas are actually a type of Mustard Gas variation. They were the ones that didn't make the cut ...

The salamander type betta is actually about colouration, specifically a particular pattern. It's all about three distinct colours, with white butterfly being the must-have - it needs to be visible in all fins and the ventral fins too. The other two colours are up to you, but they can't be washed out ...