Do Betta Fish Change Color?

Betta fish can change their colors because of a gene called the jumping gene. The most popular reasons why betta fish change colors, however, are stress, age, and disease.

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Why Do Betta Fish Change Color?

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How to Maintain Betta Fish Colors

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How to Brighten Betta Fish Colors

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Betta fish can change colors. You should worry when your betta fish changes color because of stress, disease, or age.

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