freshwaterSolo only
Betta
Betta splendens
easy
Quick stats
๐Size
7cm
๐ชฃMin tank
20L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
24 to 28C
๐งชpH
6.5 to 7.5
โญDifficulty
easy
๐ก๏ธHardiness
Hardy
๐Water type
freshwater
๐Care notes
Keep one male only as males fight to the death. Long fins need very low flow. Labyrinth fish that needs surface air access at all times. One of the most rewarding solo fish in the hobby.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Pellets, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp. Feed once or twice daily in small amounts only. They are greedy and will overeat.
๐ฃBreeding
Bubble nest builder. Male builds nest at the surface, female lays eggs, male guards them until fry are free swimming after 3 days.
๐คGood tankmates
Corydoras, Nerite snail, Kuhli loach, Mystery snail
โ ๏ธAvoid mixing with
Other bettas, Guppies, Fin nipping fish
