These Web Pages are about fighting strain Betta Splendens of BunTong New Village in Ipoh (Malaysia).

Hundreds of ponds scattered the village, thousands of splendens are exported weekly to overseas markets.

The largest importer of BunTong fishes is Thailand. Between June and December is their fish fighting season. The demand for quality fishes is high.

Fish fighting is a gambling tool much like cock fighting, monetary bets are placed on the outcome of the fights. These activities are very popular in South East Asia. It is such activities that fueled the demand for fighters in which fish breeders in the region are more than happy to satisfy.

With many fighting splendens farms expanding in size and new ones being set up, it has increased the competition for good fishes. To remain profitable, breeders will have to continuously improve quality level and constantly bring out fishes with good winning ratio.

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