Our Guide To Keeping Female Betta Fish

1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Choose a filter with adjustable flow or baffles to reduce water flow as Betta Splendens prefer calm water.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.