Care guide at a glance
Betta splendens
Description
A short-finned plakat in deep red with darker marbling. Compact, muscular and hardier than long-finned forms.
Feeding
A carnivore. Quality betta pellets as a staple, with frozen bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Prone to overfeeding, so keep portions small.
Compatibility
Must not be housed with another betta of any sex outside controlled breeding. Avoid fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, and avoid other long-finned fish. Small peaceful shoalers and snails generally work well.
Behaviour and personality
Genuinely interactive and quick to recognise its keeper. Breathes atmospheric air via the labyrinth organ, so unobstructed surface access is essential.
Before you buy
A well-fitted lid is not optional; bettas jump. As a numbered individual specimen, the fish pictured is the fish supplied - once sold it cannot be repeated.
Livestock Delivery
DX courier delivery is £29.95 per livestock order.
Free delivery when your livestock subtotal is over £350.
Delivery is scheduled for your selected delivery date and typically arrives before 1pm.
There is no minimum order value.
Additional information:
- In-stock livestock orders will be processed and dispatched for delivery on the date selected on the cart/basket page.
- Available delivery days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
- If any stock issues affect your chosen delivery date, we will contact you as soon as possible by email or telephone.
- Shipping for dry goods is charged separately from livestock delivery and does not count towards the £350 free delivery threshold. Dry goods are dispatched according to our standard delivery policy.