Betta Care Guide
Betta splendens
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Bioload Score
400
AggressiveEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 7.5 cm / 3.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 20L (5 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous (flake/pellet food, live/frozen foods)
Community Compatibility
Females can be kept in communities. Males can be highly aggressive and are best kept alone.
Good to Know
Male Bettas can be highly aggressive, and are best kept in a tank alone.
Gender Differences
Males have longer fins and vibrant colors
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