Care guide at a glance
Betta splendens
Description
Female bettas in assorted colours, shorter-finned and less flamboyant than the males but with the same intelligence and character.
Feeding
Carnivorous. Quality betta pellets with frozen bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp.
Compatibility
Females are less aggressive than males but still territorial. A single female suits a community tank well. Keeping several together as a sorority is frequently attempted and frequently fails - it needs a large heavily planted tank, a group of five or more, and a willingness to separate fish that are being bullied.
Behaviour and personality
Curious, interactive and quick to learn routines. Breathes atmospheric air at the surface via the labyrinth organ.
Before you buy
A well-fitted lid is essential; bettas jump. If you are considering a sorority, read up first - it is considerably harder than it appears and often ends with injured fish.
DX courier delivery is £20 per livestock order.
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There is no minimum or maximum order value.
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