Beautiful and low maintenance fish for beginners and experts alike! These hardy fish are have the ability to breath oxygen from the air, enabling them to live happily without a power filter. Live plants are extremely beneficial to this species. Many colour options available photo for demonstrative purposes only.
These stunners are a great alternative to their male counterpart. The rule of keeping one betta per tank does not apply to females, but general rule of thumb is keeping 1 female Betta per 5 gallons of water. Densely planted tanks are also recommended to establish individual territories.
Common Name: Betta
Scientific name: Betta Splendens
Origin: Thailand
Maximum Size: 6 – 7cm
Betta Splendens Care:
Tank Parameters Required:
pH – 6.0 – 8.0
gH – 1 – 15
kH – 0 – 5
TDS – 50 – 300
Temperature – 22 – 30C
Temperament: Will prey on smaller tank mates however females are usually safer to keep in groups.
Breeding: Moderate
Difficulty: Easy