Betta coccina Care Guide
Betta coccina
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Bioload Score
1600
AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 5.6 cm / 2.2"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (76–82°F)
- pH Range
- 3.0 – 7.0
- Min Tank Size
- 20L (5 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
In the wild it likely feeds on small aquatic invertebrates and insect larvae, but in captivity it accepts high-quality flakes, micro-pellets, frozen or live foods such as daphnia and bloodworms.
Community Compatibility
Best kept either alone or with very peaceful, non‑nippy, similarly sized tankmates that will not outcompete it for food.
Good to Know
Betta coccina is a small, deep red, leaf-litter-dwelling betta that’s generally peaceful but can be feisty with its own kind in tight spaces.
Gender Differences
Males are more intensely colored with longer, more developed fins and a distinct blue-green lateral iridescent spot, while females are duller with shorter fins.
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