Species Profile
Female Betta
Betta splendens
Anabantoidssemi-aggressive
Adult size
2.5″
Minimum tank
5 gal
Temperature
76–82°F
pH
6.5–7.5
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
top
Diet
Betta pellets, frozen, live
Notes
Less flashy fins than males but still beautiful, in many color morphs. Female sororities of 5+ in 20gal+ sometimes succeed but often fail when one female asserts dominance; single fish or a male-only display tank is safer.
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