Betta persephone Care Guide
Betta persephone
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Bioload Score
680
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 2.6 cm / 1.0"
- Temperature
- 24–26°C (75–78°F)
- pH Range
- 3.0 – 6.5
- Min Tank Size
- 19L (5 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
In the wild it feeds mainly on small aquatic invertebrates and insect larvae, and in aquaria it accepts foods such as live or frozen daphnia, Artemia, bloodworms, and quality micro-pellets.
Community Compatibility
This fish is best kept alone due to its territorial and sensitive nature.
Good to Know
Betta persephone is a shy, darkly colored betta that prefers heavily shaded, leaf‑littered blackwater aquariums where its subtle beauty really stands out.
Gender Differences
Males are more intensely colored with darker bodies and pointed dorsal fins, while females are duller brown with rounder dorsal fins and a visible egg tube when mature.
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