Betta





General

  • Geographic Origin:
  • Latin Name: , betta splendens
  • Other Names & Variants:
    • Japanese fighting fish
    • Siamese Fighting Fish

Characteristics

  • Colors: Black , Blue , Brown , Green , Orange , pink , Red , White , Yellow
  • Lifespan: 2.3 - 4.3 years
  • Average Size: 2.92 inches
  • Temperament: Aggressive
  • Breeding Style: More research required
  • Substrate Preference: Pebbles, Smooth Glass Stones, Sand, Gravel
  • Swim Zone: More research required

Foods

The following foods are recommended for Betta.

  • Blanched Vegetables
  • Bloodworms (freeze-dried)
  • Bloodworms (frozen)
  • Bloodworms (live)
  • Brine Shrimp (frozen)
  • Brine Shrimp (live)
  • Daphnia (live)
  • Flakes
  • Pellets
  • Tubifex Worms

Water Parameters

Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.

  • Water Flow Preference: Slow
  • pH: ph_more_info 6.46 - 7.68
  • Temperature: 75.2°F - 82.2°F

Tank Mates

Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.


References and Additional Information