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Betta splendens (Siamese Fighting Fish) Betta splendens

Water: Freshwater

Betta splendens (Siamese Fighting Fish) photo
Wikimedia Commons • Bernard Ladenthin • CC BY 4.0
Betta splendens (Siamese Fighting Fish) photo
Wikimedia Commons • Denise Chan • CC BY-SA 2.0
Betta splendens (Siamese Fighting Fish) photo
Wikimedia Commons • Nippyfish • CC BY 2.0

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Overview

Scientific name
Betta splendens
Origin region
Thailand (domesticated)
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Top
Adult size (cm)
6.00
Minimum tank (L)
20
Temperament
Aggressive (males)
Diet
Carnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
24.0–30.0
pH
6.00–7.50
GH (dGH)
1.0–8.0
KH (dKH)
0.5–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00

Habitat & environment

Thailand (domesticated)

Feeding

Carnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Aggressive (males)

Breeding & care

Bubble-nest builder; male cares for eggs/fry.

Notes

Iconic Thai species; huge variety of colours/fin types bred.

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