Betta Female
The brilliantly coloured varieties of the Siamese Fighting Fish seen in many shops today have been developed over the years by selective captive breeding. Indeed the natural wild colouration for this species is rather more subtle, with relatively short finnage.
| Synonyms | None |
| Distribution | Native to Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. Introduced to many other countries. |
| Maximum Size | 6.5cm (2.6") |
| Temperature | 24-30°C |
| Water Parameters | Will acclimatise to a wide range of conditions. pH: 6.0-7.5, dH: up to 20 degrees. |
| Compatibility | Specialist Community |
| Lighting | No special requirements |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Males have elaborate finnage and are often much more colourful. Females in good condition will usually show a white spot-like structure at the vent |
| Feeding | Flake, granules and frozen foods |
R45.00
