Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)
Betta splendens
Bettas are intelligent, surface-breathing labyrinth fish. Males must be kept singly; they do best in warm, gently filtered tanks with resting spots near the surface.
Adult size
2.5"
Tank
5 gal min · 10 gal better
Temperature
76–82°F
pH
6.5–7.5 · Soft to moderate
Group
Fine alone or in pairs
Diet
carnivore
Care level
easy
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