Siamese fighting fish are meat eaters and like to dine on insects and larvae in their natural habitat. Of course this might not be practical for your pet fish but more closely you can resemble his natural diet better off your fish will be. If you can give him live food once in a while that will be great, in interim you can feed him frozen foods, tubifex worms and brine shrimp. This fish will eat flake food with no problem, but it is best if you can supplement that with some fresh or frozen “meat”.

Proper care of this beautiful fish is not any different than any other tropical fish and they can be a lovely addition to your tank. With good care, proper feeding and maybe some luck, your Siamese fighting fish can live up to 3 years.

Some issues to consider:

* Make sure to check for coverage of pre-existing conditions as well as breed-specific genetic ailments, such as hip dysplasia for large dogs. Some plans refuse to cover these conditions. * Some plans place limits on annual, per-incident, per-illness or lifetime costs. * How old is your pet? Coverage usually starts at eight weeks, but some plans won’t cover pets over a certain age (usually between six and 10 years old, depending on breed, type of animal and other factors).

- Cost Payment options for pet insurance include flat fees or deductibles and/or co-payments. Not surprisingly, plans with lower monthly premiums come with higher deductibles and/or larger co-payments.

Some issues to consider:

* Insurance premiums are affected by age, health and breed of your pet, as well as type of animal.

* Some plans offers discounts for multiple pets.

* Plans generally require customers to pay vet bill first and then submit receipts for reimbursement.

* Find out if insurance premiums will increase as your pet ages.

* Depending on plan you choose, monthly premiums can range from less than $10 to about $40.

Step three: Choose an Insurer

You’ve determined what you can afford to spend and amount of pet insurance coverage you want.

Before selecting an insurer, here are some final considerations:

* Make a list of your questions and priorities in advance. Make sure to answer or check off each item when reviewing plan options.

* Research insurer thoroughly. Review its website and sales materials, read its testimonials, talk to other pet owners and look for on-line reviews. How long has company been in business? Are its customers satisfied? Make sure you feel comfortable about everything you hear or read.

* Compare plan’s benefit schedule with your vet’s fees to determine to what degree plan will cover actual treatment costs.

* Find out how quickly insurance company reimburses customers’ claim payments and if it has claim deadlines.

* Read fine print. Make sure you completely understand plan’s benefits and, more importantly, limitations. If something isn’t clear, ask – and get answer in writing. Otherwise, you might find you don’t have coverage you need if an accident occurs.

* Start a file for your pet. Use it for all receipts and insurance paperwork so you can keep on top of your claims and make sure you are maximizing your insurance investment.

Your responsibility as a pet owner doesn't end with food, shelter and affection. Pet health insurance can give smallest member of your family a longer and healthier life – and provide you with more time to enjoy unconditional love it so willingly offers to you.