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