Betta
Betta splendens
Neptune’s rating:
43- AffordabilityAffordable
- Aggression LevelVery Aggressive
- Breeding AggressionExtremely Aggressive
- Conservation StatusVulnerable
- DifficultyDifficult
- HardinessModerate
- Length6.0 - 10.0 cm
- Liters per Fish10 L
- Maintenance LevelModerate Maintenance
- pH6.5 - 7.5
- PopularityVery Popular
- RarityUncommon
- Minimum School Size5
- Tank HabitatSurface Dweller, Mid-tank Dweller, Bottom Dweller
- Temperature24.0 - 28.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourExtremely Territorial
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Betta
The Siamese fighting fish, commonly known as Betta splendens, is a stunning freshwater species native to Southeast Asia, primarily Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Recognized for their vibrant colors and flowing fins, male bettas in particular display more vivid hues and longer fins compared to females. Their brilliant shades range from reds and blues to greens and purples. One of the key characteristics that make them popular in the fishkeeping hobby is their aggressive behavior toward other males, which requires separate housing to avoid conflict.
Did you know?
Bettas have a specialized labyrinth organ that allows them to breathe atmospheric air in addition to taking in oxygen from water. This makes them more adaptable to environments with low oxygen levels, such as shallow rice paddies in their native Southeast Asia.