BettaFish Facts:
Scientific Name : Betta splendens
average adult size: | 2 1/2 - 3 inches long |
average life span: | 3 years |
diet: | Carnivore - Flakes/Pellets/Bloodworms |
minimum aquarium size: | 5+ gallons |
water parameters: | temp:75-86°F pH: 6-8 |
Diet
A well-balanced Betta diet consists of:
- Food may be flaked, pellet, frozen or live.
- Avoid exclusive food which is not nutritionally complete.
Feeding
Things to remember when feeding your Betta:
- Feed small amounts 1-3 times daily, no more than fish will eat in 3-5 minutes.
- Thaw frozen foods if you choose to feed frozen.
Housing
- Keep in an appropriate size aquarium; provide plants for hiding, various species may prefer sparse or thick vegetation.
- Stable water quality, water temperature, and pH levels are critical to the health of the aquatic life. If you are unsure of your water quality or pH levels, Home Aquatics offers water testing.
Characteristics
- Males are brightly colored and have long colorful fins.
- Female's have shorter fins and are rather drab in color. Females will develop a pale color to the belly when filled with eggs, and they may display horizontal striping when ready to spawn.
Habitat Maintenance
Daily: Check filter, water temperature and other equipment.
Weekly: Check water quality at least once a week.
Monthly: Change 10-25% of the total volume of water every 2-4 weeks, or as needed.
Introduce new inhabitants to the aquarium gradually.
Compatibility
The Betta are peaceful with other peaceful fish of similar size, but avoid similar looking, colorful fish.
Health
Signs of a Healthy Fish
- Clear eyes
- Healthy appetite
- Bright, even coloring
- Clean in appearance
Avoid overcrowded conditions; they are a major cause of stress and disease. Maintain good water quality with regular water changes and adequate filtration.
Red Flags
- loss of color or appetite
- spots or fungus on body or mouth
- erratic swimming
- frayed fins
Common Health Issues
Health Issue | Symptoms or Causes | Suggested Action |
---|---|---|
Fin rot | Frayed or disintegrating fins; the base of the fins usually reddens. | Improve water quality; consult your aquatic veterinarian for treatment. |
Ich | White spots appear on fins and body; fish rubs against hard objects or swims awkwardly. | Quarantine fish immediately; use a commercial ich remedy for at least two weeks |
Males should not be kept together as they will fight, but females can normally be kept in groups or 3 - 7. Pairs can be kept together when breeding, but otherwise they may attack each other.
When breeding, males will build bubble nests frequently, usually beneath a leaf. Prior to spawning they should be well conditioned with small offerings of live and frozen foods several times a day. When well fed, females should begin filling out with eggs, appearing very plump with a lighter colored belly and bars will often appear on the flanks.
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