Siamese fighting fish
Betta splendens
Neptune’s rating:
68- pH6.5 - 7.5
- Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C
- Length6.0 - 10.0 cm
- TemperamentAggressive, Social, Aggressive, Shy, Playful, Semi-aggressive
- HardinessModerate
- RarityUncommon
- PopularityVery Popular
- DifficultyDifficult
- Liters per Fish10.0 L
- Minimum School Size5.0
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- FeedFlakes, Pellets, Bloodworms, Brine Shrimp, Tubifex Worms, Frozen Shrimp, Vegetable Matter, Algae Wafers, Color Enhancing Food, Daphnia, Micro Worms, Feeder Fish, Freeze-dried Foods, Stick-on Tablets
- AffordabilityAffordable
- Conservation StatusVulnerable
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Siamese fighting fish
The Siamese fighting fish, also known as Betta splendens, is a vibrant, colorful freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia, particularly found in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. This species is renowned for its brilliant hues and elaborate fin displays, commonly showcasing a mix of red, blue, green, and purple. Males are particularly noted for their longer fins and more striking colors compared to females. Recognizable by their elongated body and flowing tails, they are a popular choice among aquarium enthusiasts due to their distinctive appearance and relatively easy care requirements. The Siamese fighting fish is well-known in the fishkeeping hobby for its aggressive behavior towards other males, necessitating separate housing to prevent fighting.
Did you know?
Betta fish have a unique courtship ritual – the male wraps his body around the female in a gentle embrace during spawning, a dance of both beauty and natural wonder.