Betta Fish
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NameBetta Fish
Scientific NameBetta splendens
Common NamesSiamese Fighting Fish, Betta
FamilyOsphronemidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)5
Max Size (Inches)3
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesCorydoras Catfish, Otocinclus Catfish, Harlequin Rasboras, Ember Tetras, Nerite Snails, Mystery Snails
Description
Betta fish are renowned for their vibrant colors and flowing fins, particularly the males. Native to Southeast Asia, these labyrinth fish can breathe atmospheric air, allowing them to survive in oxygen-poor waters. Males are highly territorial and should not be housed together, but can be kept with peaceful, non-fin-nipping tankmates in appropriately sized aquariums.
