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Our Guide To Keeping Female Betta Fish
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About Fish Species:
- Scientific name: Betta splendens
- Common name: Female Betta, Siamese Fighting Fish
- Family: Osphronemidae
- Origin: Southeast Asia
- Adult length: 6 cm
- Lifespan: 2 to 4 years
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Tank Setup:
- Female Bettas prefer a tank with plenty of hiding spots and minimal water flow. A minimum tank size of 5 gallons is recommended for a single Betta.
- Provide plants with broad leaves like Java Fern or Betta Bulbs for resting spots near the surface.
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Water Parameters:
- Female Bettas thrive in slightly acidic to neutral water conditions with a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5.
- Keep the water temperature between 24 to 27°C (75 to 80°F).
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- Choose a filter with adjustable flow or baffles to reduce water flow as Betta Splendens prefer calm water.
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Diet:
- Female Bettas are carnivorous and prefer a diet high in protein. Offer them high-quality betta pellets or flakes as a staple.
- Occasionally supplement their diet with live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, or daphnia.
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Tank mates:
- Female Bettas are solitary fish and may exhibit aggression towards other bettas, especially males. Avoid housing them with fin-nipping or aggressive fish.
- Consider tank mates like snails, ghost shrimp, or peaceful bottom-dwelling fish like Corydoras catfish.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
- Female Bettas are known for their elaborate finnage and territorial behavior. Male Bettas should be housed alone to prevent aggression towards other fish.
- Female Bettas can sometimes be housed together in larger tanks with plenty of hiding spots, but monitor for signs of aggression.