Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)
Betta splendens — Solo centerpiece; never house two males. Calm tankmates only, no fin-nippers.
Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Betta splendens |
|---|---|
| Type | labyrinth |
| Adult size | 2.5" |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal |
| Group size | 1+ |
| Temperament | semi_aggressive |
| Temperature | 76-82°F |
| pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| GH | 2-12 |
| Diet | Betta pellets, frozen bloodworms/daphnia |
| Swimming zone | all |
| Care level | easy |
| Plant-safe | Yes |
Aquascape plans stocked with Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)
- 20-Gallon Low-Tech Iwagumi Aquascape (Beginner)
- 20-Gallon Low-Tech Nature Aquascape (Beginner)
- 20-Gallon Low-Tech Jungle Aquascape (Beginner)
- 20-Gallon Low-Tech Walstad Aquascape (Beginner)
- 29-Gallon Low-Tech Iwagumi Aquascape (Beginner)
- 29-Gallon Low-Tech Nature Aquascape (Beginner)
- 29-Gallon Low-Tech Jungle Aquascape (Beginner)
- 29-Gallon Low-Tech Walstad Aquascape (Beginner)
- 40-Gallon Low-Tech Iwagumi Aquascape (Beginner)
- 40-Gallon Low-Tech Nature Aquascape (Beginner)
- 40-Gallon Low-Tech Jungle Aquascape (Beginner)
- 40-Gallon Low-Tech Walstad Aquascape (Beginner)
- 55-Gallon Low-Tech Iwagumi Aquascape (Beginner)
- 55-Gallon Low-Tech Nature Aquascape (Beginner)
- 55-Gallon Low-Tech Jungle Aquascape (Beginner)
- 55-Gallon Low-Tech Walstad Aquascape (Beginner)
- 75-Gallon Low-Tech Iwagumi Aquascape (Beginner)
- 75-Gallon Low-Tech Nature Aquascape (Beginner)
- 75-Gallon Low-Tech Jungle Aquascape (Beginner)
- 75-Gallon Low-Tech Walstad Aquascape (Beginner)