The female Betta is a type of "Siamese" Fighting Fish. These fish have been bred over the years to enhance the fins and remarkable variety of colors of the males, as well as making them increasingly combative. Therefore, only one male should be kept in a tank; however, smaller, shorter-finned females may be housed together. Females can be as colorful as the males, although, they rarely have the long finnage that is seen with the males.

The female Betta requires a warm, stable temperature, low light level, and a densely planted 10 gallon or larger aquarium.

Once laid by the female, the eggs are tended by the male in a bubble nest. Fry appear in about 24 hours and must be fed very small food initially, such as crushed or powdered flakes and newly hatched brine shrimp. Fry will also take finely chopped hard-boiled egg yolk.

A carnivore, the Betta will eat all types of live food as well as freeze-dried flakes and frozen foods.

Ideal tank mates include: Tetras, Danios, Angelfish, Livebearers, Rasboras, Loaches, Plecos, and Catfish.

Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/4" to 2"