When looking to buy imported Betta fish, I often come across a familiar question from fish keepers: “Which is better value: Thai, Indonesian, or Cambodian Betta fish?”
If you are just starting to keep Betta fish, I think the question “Should I buy cheap Betta fish?” is something almost everyone has asked at some point.
This is one of the questions I receive most often from people who are new to keeping Bettas: "Should I buy a Thai fighting Betta or a Vietnamese-bred Betta?"
If someone asked me, "What's the most important thing when buying a fighting Betta?" my answer wouldn't be choosing the most beautiful fish or the most expensive one.