Betta (Siamese fighting fish)
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Gouramis & bettas · Betta
- 24–30°C
- pH 6–7.5
- Calm
- 2.6 in
- Top/mid
- Meat
- Semi-agg.!
Lone male. Males fight. Keep one, or give each his own space.
Betta (Siamese fighting fish)
Betta splendens
Rice paddies and marshes of Thailand · swamp or paddy
- Temperature
- 24–30°C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Adult size
- 2.6 in · 6.5 cm
- Flow
- Calm
- Swims
- Top and mid-water
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Group
- 1+
- Typical price
- $8–40
Lone male. Males fight. Keep one, or give each his own space.
Long fins. Fin nippers will pick on it.
Photo: ErgoSum88, Public domain