Betta splendens 'Siamese Fighting Fish'

Please note: live fish are currently only available to click and collect, you won't be able to select delivery at the check out if there are fish in your basket!   

Bettas have come into the limelight in recent years for fish keepers new to the hobby and its easy to see why. They come in a wide variety of colours sporting stunning tails that come in an array of shapes and sizes.

Bettas need a minimum tank size of only 5L which makes them the ideal fish for a starter aquarium. Hailing from South East Asia, they prefer their water on the warmer side between 24-28 oC. They require good filtration that doesn't cause too much disturbance of the water, as they can be weak swimmers. Plants are a must for a Betta as they will regularly hide and build their nests around them. A bare tank is a sure fire way to a stressed Betta.

In terms of tank mates, Bettas are more than happy to live alone in a small tank. They will happily live in larger tanks with docile fish that won't attack their fins such as Corydoras catfish or Harlequin Rasbora.

Bettas will flourish when given a wide variety of food. They will happily take Granule, Flake, Frozen, Or live foods.