Description
Scientific Name: Betta splendens
Common Name: Assorted Betta Male
Adult Size: 2.5 to 3 inches (6–7.5 cm)
Life Expectancy:3 to 5 years (can live longer with excellent care)
Habitat: Native to Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam
Found in shallow rice paddies, slow-moving streams, and ponds
Tank Requirements
Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons (19 liters) for a single Betta
Ideal Temperature: 76–82°F (24–28°C)
pH Range: 6.5–7.5
Water Hardness: 5–20 dGH
Temperament: Aggressive (especially males)
Males should not be housed together
Can be kept with peaceful, non-fin-nipping tank mates
Diet & Nutrition
Carnivorous – prefers protein-rich foods:
High-quality Betta pellets
Frozen/live foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia)
Occasional freeze-dried insects
Feed in small amounts 1–2 times daily
(Avoid overfeeding)
