The Betta, or Siamese Fighting Fish, is known for its flowing fins and vivid colours. Males must be kept alone but can thrive in community tanks with peaceful species. They are labyrinth fish that bre...
6–8 cm
0.002 kg
2–4 years
Moderate — regular water changes, filter maintenance
Requires minimum 20 litres for one betta
Thailand (formerly Siam)
Flowing fins — red, blue, purple, white, multicolour
Small
Territorial (males), curious, interactive, hardy, solitary
Exercise: Requires minimum 20 litres for one betta. They need hiding places and slow water flow. Some enjoy exploring planted tanks.
Grooming: Moderate — regular water changes, filter maintenance. They prefer warm, stable water.
Coat: Flowing fins — red, blue, purple, white, multicolour
Known health issues
Fin rot, ich, swim bladder disease, velvet, popeye, columnaris
Origin
Thailand (formerly Siam)
Size category
Small
The Betta, or Siamese Fighting Fish, is known for its flowing fins and vivid colours. Males must be kept alone but can thrive in community tanks with peaceful species. They are labyrinth fish that breathe air.
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