CheckMyFishTankBetta (Male) care
Betta splendens · Freshwater · Beginner level care
A bold, long finned fish that is best kept alone or with calm, non nippy tankmates.
Feeding
Twice a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes. Betta pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp.
Claims a territory and guards it.
Jumps. Keep a tight lid on the tank.
Has long fins that fin nippers target.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Betta (Male) in a 40 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Rosy Barb: Rosy Barb and Betta (Male) need different water temperatures.
- Tinfoil Barb: Tinfoil Barb grows big enough to eat Betta (Male).
- Gold Barb: Gold Barb and Betta (Male) need different water temperatures.
- White Cloud Mountain Minnow: White Cloud Mountain Minnow and Betta (Male) need different water temperatures.
- Paradise Fish: Paradise Fish and Betta (Male) need different water temperatures.
- Oscar: Oscar grows big enough to eat Betta (Male).
- Jack Dempsey: Jack Dempsey grows big enough to eat Betta (Male).
- Severum: Severum grows big enough to eat Betta (Male).
Questions
What size tank does a Betta (Male) need?
At least 5 gallons. Adults grow to about 2.5 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Betta (Male) like?
76 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 6 to 7.5. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Betta (Male) should I keep together?
Keep only one. Betta (Male) fight their own kind.
What do Betta (Male) eat?
Betta pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp. Feed twice a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes.
Sources
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