Betta fish cultivation does not require a large place and large capital. Betta fish cultivation can be done as a home business. One of the features of betta fish is its durability. Betta fish are able to live in an oxygen-deprived water environment. This fish can be kept in small jars without using an aerator. This ability is obtained because betta fish have a labyrinthine cavity like in the human lung.

Seen from the viewers' perspectives, there are two types of betta fish known, namely ornamental betta fish and betta fish. Betta ornamental maintained to enjoy the beauty of the shape, color and movement. Betta fish are kept for fighting with other betta fish. Betta ornamental and betta fights are distinguished based on their aggressive nature.

In starting betta fish farming, the first step that must be prepared is to get quality breeders or breeders. Good broodstock as much as possible comes from superior offspring, fit condition, free of disease, and congenital defects.