Description
Betta Fish - Fancy
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Types Include:
- Black Star Copper (a1, a2)
- Red Galaxy (r2, r3, r4, r5)
- Yellow Hellboy (y1, y2)
- HMPK Candy Fancy (g1-g9)
- HMPK Black Galaxy Koi (c2, c3)
- HMPK Thai Flag (d2, d4, d6)
- HMPK Dumbo Candy (g2, g3, g4)
- HMPK Samurai (h5, h6)
- HM Koi (i1-6)
- HMPK Yellow Dragon (f1, f2, f3)
The Betta fish, also known as Betta splendens or Siamese fighting fish, is a vibrant, freshwater species prized for its vivid colors and flowing fins. Native to Southeast Asia, Betta fish are popular in aquariums due to their striking appearance and unique behaviors. They require warm, clean water and solitary living conditions to thrive. Ideal for both beginner and experienced aquarists, Betta fish care emphasizes proper tank setup, diet, and water quality.
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Features of Betta Fish:
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Vibrant Colors and Fin Varieties: Betta fish are known for their dazzling hues and diverse fin types, including veil tail, crown tail, and halfmoon.
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Labyrinth Organ: They possess a labyrinth organ, allowing them to breathe atmospheric air in addition to extracting oxygen from water.
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Territorial Nature: Male bettas are highly territorial and aggressive toward other males, often requiring solitary housing.
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Hardy and Adaptable: Bettas can adapt to various water conditions, making them suitable for beginner aquarists.
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Interactive Behavior: Known for recognizing their owners, bettas often display interactive and intelligent behavior.
The Best Aquarium Size for Betta Fish:
The ideal tank size for a Betta fish is 15 liters or larger, providing ample space for swimming and enrichment. However, Betta fish can also thrive in nano tanks as small as 5 liters, provided the water quality is consistently high. In their natural habitat, Betta fish live in densely vegetated, shallow waters, making them well-adapted to smaller environments when properly maintained. Prioritize filtration, heating, and regular maintenance for optimal Betta fish care.
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Betta Fish Tank Mate Compatibility:
Betta fish are known to be fierce fighters, especially towards their own species or species that are similar in appearance, but they can peacefully cohabitate with other fish and invertebrates. Avoid keeping them with fin nipping species.
Great tank mates for Betta include:
Betta Fish Diet :
Betta fish diet should consist primarily of high quality pellets specifically made for feeding Betta fish. A combination of granules, bites or flakes, live frozen food like brine shrimp, and bloodworms are excellent supplemental foods for your fish as well.
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Betta Fish Tank Setup:
Aquarium Filtration for Betta Fish
Betta fish are naturally found in still or slow moving waters. Due to their large fins, they can be pushed around in strong currents. We recommend gentle water flow and filtration. Sponge filters, under gravel filters, and hang on filters are great options if keeping in smaller aquariums.
Aquarium Heaters for Betta Fish
We use a heater mat for the smaller tanks and bowls. Or for larger aquariums you will need an aquarium heater and a thermometer to monitor temperature. They prefer warm tropical waters and generally require a heater in the winter months in most areas of Australia.
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Aquarium Lighting for Betta Fish
Showcase your betta fish with artificial lighting. A small light above the aquarium that runs during daylight hours will replicate the natural environment. Dimmable lighting options are available which will help manage algae in the aquarium.
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Aquarium Plants for Betta Fish
Live plants are a great idea. Betta fish love lounging on the leaves and hiding in them to sleep. Live plants will also uptake some nitrates in the aquarium, helping remove nitrates and prevent algae.
Some great plants for your betta fish include:
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Aquarium Decorations for Betta Fish
Mimic their natural environment artificial plants, cove driftwood can be placed in tanks. Add character with different aquarium ornaments.
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Aquarium Substrate for Betta Fish
Betta fish do not have particular substrate requirements. Aquarium sand, gravel and pebbles are all good options. Aquarium substrates provide the opportunity for beneficial bacteria to grow on the surface, enhancing a healthy biological filtration in your aquarium. Select an aquarium substrate that best show cases your betta fish.
A variety of Substrates are available at Coburg Aquarium.
