{"title":"Bettas","description":"\u003cp\u003eShow-quality bettas in halfmoon, plakat, crowntail and wild-type forms. Bettas suit heated tanks from about 15 litres — one male per tank, no fin-nipping tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blue-fin-mustard-gas-plakat-fighting-fish-male-betta-splendens","title":"Blue Fin Mustard Gas Plakat Fighting Fish Male | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Blue Fin Mustard Gas Plakat is a male Siamese Fighting Fish in the coveted mustard-gas pattern, with a dark blue body opening into vivid blue fins edged in bright yellow. The plakat form keeps the fins short and sturdy, so he combines dazzling colour with fast, active swimming. As a male he must be kept on his own and reaches around 6–7 cm, a bold little centrepiece full of personality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBetta splendens comes from the shallow, still and slow-moving waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong basin, including rice paddies, floodplains, ditches and sluggish ponds. These warm, oxygen-poor waters are why the betta evolved a labyrinth organ to breathe air from the surface. Gentle filtration, live plants, leaf litter and plenty of resting spots recreate his home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mustard-gas pattern sets a dark blue to steel body against brighter blue fins rimmed in mustard-yellow, with the contrast deepening as he matures and flares. As a plakat he carries short, tidy fins and a muscular, energetic build rather than the trailing finnage of the veiltail forms. Colour is at its most intense during display.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMales are solitary and will fight other males to the death, so keep only one male per tank and never house two together. He can sometimes share a peaceful community with calm, non-nippy fish, and his shorter plakat fins make him less of a nipping target than long-finned bettas. Avoid other bright or flashy fish he might treat as rivals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA carnivore built for small prey, the betta relishes live and frozen bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp and mosquito larvae, alongside a quality betta pellet as a staple. Feed small amounts once or twice a day and avoid overfeeding, as bettas are prone to bloating.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs a labyrinth breather he must always be able to reach the surface for air, so never fully seal the tank and always keep a lid, leaving a warm air gap above the water. A heated tank of at least 5 L will keep one betta, though 15–20 L or more gives far better stability and enrichment. Keep temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water, with gentle flow and regular small water changes. Completely plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBettas are bubble-nest builders. The male blows a raft of bubbles at the surface, embraces the female beneath it and tends the eggs and fry himself. Pairs must be introduced carefully and the female removed after spawning, as the male can become aggressive. A warm, gently-filtered, well-covered tank with a low water level encourages nesting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiamese Fighting Fish (Blue Fin Mustard Gas Plakat male)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThailand and the Mekong basin (South-East Asia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6–7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales solitary (will fight); females more tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 L (heated and lidded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–20 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore: betta pellets, live and frozen bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard, around 5–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeated, lidded nano and planted tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf kept in a community, suitable tank mates include peaceful, non-nippy fish such as small rasboras, ember tetras, corydoras, kuhli loaches, otocinclus and snails. Many keepers prefer to house a male betta on his own.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with other male bettas, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, bright long-finned fish like guppies, and large or aggressive species. 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Sold as a single hand-picked adult male; adults reach around 5–6cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wild ancestor of Betta splendens lives in the shallow, still and slow-moving waters of Thailand and mainland Southeast Asia — rice paddies, floodplains, ditches and ponds, often warm and low in oxygen. As a labyrinth fish it breathes air at the surface, so a warm room and a covered tank are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plakat (short-finned) male with a compact, powerful body and short, neat fins that make it a stronger swimmer than long-finned show bettas. The \"candy\" colouring is a marbled blend of reds, blues, pinks and pastels, unique to each fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales are solitary and must be kept one to a tank — two males will fight, often seriously. Being short-finned, plakats are agile and can be quite bold. A single male may head a calm community of non-nippy fish, or live alone. Never house with another betta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnivore. Feed a quality betta pellet as the staple, supplemented with frozen or live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Offer small amounts and avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a warm (24–28°C), gently filtered, planted tank of at least 5 litres — ideally 15–20 litres or more — with a secure lid and a small air gap above the water so it can breathe at the surface. Avoid strong currents. Stable warmth and clean water keep it healthy and colourful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting labyrinth fish. The male builds a raft of bubbles at the surface, embraces the female beneath it, then guards the eggs and fry alone. 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Every betta is an individual with real personality, and females are more tolerant than males, making her a beautiful centrepiece or the heart of a carefully managed sorority. She reaches around 6 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBetta splendens comes from the shallow, still and slow-moving waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong basin, including rice paddies, floodplains, ditches and sluggish ponds. These warm, oxygen-poor waters are why the betta evolved a labyrinth organ to breathe air from the surface. Gentle filtration, live plants, leaf litter and plenty of resting spots recreate her home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe marble pattern scatters blue and dark markings across a pale body, and because marble genetics are unstable her colours can shift and develop over time. The panda look comes from bold dark patches against the lighter ground. Being a female she has shorter fins and a rounder body than a male, with a small white egg-spot when mature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFemales are far more tolerant of one another than males and can sometimes be kept together in a well-planted sorority of five or more, though careful watching is essential as squabbles happen. A single female also does beautifully in a peaceful community. Avoid keeping her with fin-nippers or with male bettas outside of controlled breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA carnivore built for small prey, the betta relishes live and frozen bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp and mosquito larvae, alongside a quality betta pellet as a staple. Feed small amounts once or twice a day and avoid overfeeding, as bettas are prone to bloating.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs a labyrinth breather she must always be able to reach the surface for air, so keep a lid with a warm air gap above the water. A heated tank of at least 5 L suits a single female, while a sorority needs 40 L or more with dense planting and broken sight lines. Keep temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water, with gentle flow and regular small water changes. Completely plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBettas are bubble-nest builders. The male blows a raft of bubbles at the surface, embraces the female beneath it and then tends the eggs and fry himself while the female is removed. Conditioning a female well on rich foods brings her into breeding condition; pairs must be introduced carefully and watched closely.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiamese Fighting Fish (Blue Marble Panda female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThailand and the Mekong basin (South-East Asia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemales more tolerant (males solitary and will fight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 L for a single female (40 L+ for a sorority)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–20 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore: betta pellets, live and frozen bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard, around 5–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeated, lidded nano, community and sorority tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include peaceful, non-nippy fish such as small rasboras, ember tetras, corydoras, kuhli loaches, otocinclus and snails, or other females in a well-planned sorority.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with male bettas outside controlled breeding, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, and large or aggressive species. 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Sold as a single hand-picked adult female; adults reach around 5–6cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wild ancestor of Betta splendens lives in the shallow, still and slow-moving waters of Thailand and mainland Southeast Asia — rice paddies, floodplains, ditches and ponds, often warm and low in oxygen. As a labyrinth fish it breathes air from the surface, so a warm room and a covered tank matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plakat (short-finned) betta with a neat, streamlined body and short fins, showing a marbled \"candy\" mix of reds, blues, pinks and pastels. Females are stockier and shorter-finned than males and often show a pale ovipositor spot when mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemales are more tolerant than males but still feisty. A single female can join a calm community of non-nippy fish, or several females may be kept together as a \"sorority\" only in a larger, well-planted tank with plenty of cover and careful monitoring. Do not keep with a male long-term outside of controlled breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnivore. Feed a quality betta pellet as the staple, with frozen or live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a warm (24–28°C), gently filtered, planted tank of at least 5 litres — more for a sorority — with a secure lid and a small air gap above the water. Avoid strong currents. Stable warmth and clean water keep her healthy and colourful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting labyrinth fish. The male builds a surface bubble nest and embraces the female beneath it; she is then removed while he tends the eggs and fry. 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Males flare with colours and finnage no other fish can match, and each has real personality. Sold as the individual male shown, hand-picked from our stock. A small, warm, gently-filtered and lidded tank will keep him dazzling for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetta splendens originates in the shallow, warm, still and slow-moving waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong basin — rice paddies, ditches and floodplains. These oxygen-poor waters are why the betta evolved a labyrinth organ, letting it gulp air from the surface. Wild bettas are far plainer than the spectacular aquarium strains like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis koi-patterned male carries the classic marbled palette of red, orange, black, white and metallic tones, with the pattern shifting subtly over his life as marble genes express. Males are far larger-finned and more vividly coloured than females, and reach about 6–7 cm. As a labyrinth fish he will often be seen taking gulps of air at the surface — completely normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are solitary and will fight other males and any long-finned lookalike to the death — never keep two males together, and never with fish that resemble a rival. A lone male can be kept alone as a centrepiece, or with very peaceful, short-finned tank mates in a larger, calm aquarium. He may also flare at his own reflection, which is harmless in moderation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore with a small appetite. Feed a good-quality betta pellet as the staple, plus frozen and live treats such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding, which fouls the water and causes bloating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive him a heated, gently-filtered, well-planted tank of at least 5 litres (bigger is better and more stable), kept warm and calm — bettas dislike strong current. A snug lid is essential, as they can jump and need a warm, humid layer of air above the water for the labyrinth organ. Soft to neutral, warm water and regular small water changes keep him healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting labyrinth fish. The male builds a raft of bubbles at the surface, entices the female beneath it, wraps her in an embrace and tends the eggs and fry in the nest himself. Pairs must be introduced carefully and separated after spawning, as the male turns aggressively protective of his nest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKing Koi Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish), male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThailand \/ Mekong basin, Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolitary (males will fight other males)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres (heated \u0026amp; lidded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore (betta pellet, frozen and live foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–15 dGH (soft to neutral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeated, lidded nano and calm community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (appreciates dense planting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a larger calm tank: peaceful, short-finned fish such as small rasboras, ember tetras, corydoras, kuhli loaches and snails. 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This is a male fighting fish, a genuine living centrepiece at only 6–7 cm. As a labyrinth fish he breathes air from the surface, so he is hardy but wants a warm, calm tank with a secure lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild Betta splendens live in the still, shallow, warm waters of central Thailand — rice paddies, ditches and slow floodplain canals in the Chao Phraya basin. Those oxygen-poor waters are why bettas evolved to gulp air, and ornamental koi halfmoons like this are entirely captive-bred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe halfmoon tail forms a crisp semicircle when flared, backed by broad dorsal and anal fins. The koi marbling is unique to each fish and can shift as he matures, so his pattern may keep changing. Males carry far longer, showier fins and richer colour than females.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are solitary and territorial — one male per tank, and no mixing males with females outside of breeding. He makes a calm, striking feature fish among peaceful, non-nippy tankmates, but those long fins are a target for fin-nippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore and insectivore. Use a quality betta pellet as a staple and supplement with frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed sparingly to avoid bloating and keep the water clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a heated, gently filtered tank of at least 20 litres with soft plants, a surface resting spot and calm flow, as heavy fins tire in strong currents. Keep the water warm and stable with regular partial changes, and always keep the tank covered — bettas jump and need to breathe the warm, humid layer of air at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBettas are bubble-nest builders. The male constructs a surface nest, embraces the female beneath it, then guards the eggs and fry alone. 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A single male halfmoon is best kept as the only showy fish in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther male bettas, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs and some tetras, other long-finned or brightly coloured fish, and boisterous or aggressive species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351900668195,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232795705635,"sku":"AA3187","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"rose-tail-fighting-fish-betta-splendens","title":"Rose Tail Fighting Fish | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe living jewel of the aquarium, the Siamese Fighting Fish flares in colours and finnage no other fish can match, and every one is an individual with real personality. This Rose Tail form carries an extra-full, ruffled tail for a spectacular flowing display. Reaching around 6–7 cm, it is hardy and long-lived given warmth and clean, gentle water — but males must always be kept alone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBetta splendens originates from the shallow, still and slow-moving waters of Thailand and Southeast Asia — rice paddies, ditches and floodplains that are often warm and low in oxygen. To cope, the betta breathes air at the surface using a special labyrinth organ, which is why a lid and a warm, undisturbed surface layer matter so much.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rose Tail is a long-finned betta whose caudal fin branches so heavily it overlaps into a rose-like ruffle. Colours range across reds, blues, coppers and multicolours, and each fish is unique. Males carry the fullest fins and brightest colour; females are smaller with shorter fins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMales are solitary and highly territorial — two males will fight, so only one can be kept per tank, and they cannot be housed with other bettas. They can share a peaceful community with calm, non-nippy tankmates, but should be kept away from fin-nippers and other flashy, long-finned fish. The heavy Rose Tail fins make swimming harder, so gentle flow is important.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA carnivore with a preference for meaty foods. Offer a good-quality betta pellet as a staple and supplement with frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding, as bettas are prone to bloat.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA single betta is happiest in a properly heated, gently filtered tank of 5 L or more (bigger is better and easier to keep stable). Keep temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water, GH around 5–15. A tight lid and a warm surface are essential for labyrinth breathing, and gentle filtration protects those long fins. It is plant safe and enjoys soft planting and resting spots.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting species. The male builds a raft of bubbles at the surface, embraces the female beneath it and tends the eggs and fry himself. The pair must be separated after spawning, as the male becomes aggressive. Heavily finned forms like the Rose Tail can be trickier to breed than short-finned bettas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRose Tail Siamese Fighting Fish, Betta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThailand and Southeast Asia (captive-bred)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6–7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales solitary (will fight); females more tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 L (heated and lidded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore: betta pellets, frozen and live bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard, around 5–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeated, lidded nano and peaceful community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include peaceful, non-nippy fish such as small rasboras, corydoras, kuhli loaches, ember tetras and snails. 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This Super Delta Tail form spreads its huge, rounded tail almost into a full circle when flared. Give a betta a warm, gently filtered, lidded tank of its own and it will dazzle for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the shallow, slow-moving rice paddies, ponds and floodplains of Thailand and neighbouring Southeast Asia, often in warm, still, oxygen-poor water - hence its ability to breathe air at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact, deep-bodied fish with hugely elongated fins in this Super Delta form, opening to close to 180 degrees when flared, in a wide range of possible colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales must be kept alone - two males housed together will fight, often to the death - while females are more tolerant and can sometimes be kept in a \"sorority\" group of five or more in a suitably large, well-furnished tank. Generally peaceful towards other calm, non-fin-nipping community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnivore - feed a quality betta pellet as a staple, with occasional live or frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia for variety and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a labyrinth fish, the betta breathes atmospheric air at the surface using a special organ, so it needs regular access to the surface and warm, humid air above the water - keep the tank lidded, but leave a small air gap. A heater is essential; despite the myth, bettas are tropical fish and will not thrive in cold, unheated bowls. 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Every fish is an individual with real personality. Reaching around 6–7 cm, males must be kept alone, but given a warm, gently-filtered, lidded tank a betta will dazzle for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the shallow, still and slow-moving waters of Thailand and neighbouring Southeast Asia — rice paddies, ditches, floodplains and marshes. These are warm, often oxygen-poor waters, which is why the betta evolved to breathe air from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Plakat has short, neat fins and a robust body, showing the full betta palette of reds, blues, coppers, and multicolours. Males are more intensely coloured with fuller fins and flare spectacularly, spreading their gills and fins when displaying. Each fish is hand-picked and unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are territorial and will fight other males to serious injury, so only one male per tank — never two together. They can be kept alone as a centrepiece or, with care, with peaceful non-nippy tankmates in a larger planted tank. Plakats are feistier and more active than long-finned bettas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore with an appetite for meaty foods. Offer a quality betta pellet as a staple, supplemented with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia. Avoid overfeeding, which is a common cause of health problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a labyrinth fish, the betta breathes air at the surface, so it needs a covered tank with a warm layer of air above the water and no strong current. 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As a labyrinth fish she breathes air from the surface, so she needs a warm, calm, covered tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild Betta splendens inhabit the still, shallow, warm waters of central Thailand — rice paddies, ditches and slow floodplain canals in the Chao Phraya basin. These oxygen-poor waters drove the evolution of air-breathing, and ornamental koi plakats are entirely captive-bred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlakats keep the short natural fins of the wild betta on a muscular body. This female shows the marbled koi palette — unique to each fish and prone to shifting with age — with shorter fins and a slightly rounder body than a male, usually with a visible egg spot when mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFemales are more tolerant than males and can be kept singly in a community or in a carefully managed sorority of five or more in a larger planted tank — sororities still squabble and suit experienced keepers. Never house a female with a male outside of breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore and insectivore. Feed a quality betta pellet as a staple plus frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Small portions prevent bloating and protect water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a heated, gently filtered tank of at least 20 litres (larger for a group) with soft plants, hiding spots and gentle flow. Keep the water warm and stable with regular partial changes, and always cover the tank — bettas jump and rely on breathing the warm, humid air at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBettas are bubble-nest builders. A conditioned female is introduced to a nesting male, who fertilises and then guards the eggs and fry; the female is removed after spawning. 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Females may also be kept in a managed sorority in a larger planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMale bettas (outside breeding), fin-nippers such as tiger barbs and some tetras, other brightly coloured or long-finned fish, and boisterous or aggressive species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351900799267,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232795902243,"sku":"AA2158","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Koi_Plakat_Female_83a79733-cea5-4da0-8942-821cd423947f.jpg?v=1781698530"},{"product_id":"dumbo-female-fighting-fish-betta-splendens","title":"Dumbo Female Fighting Fish | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dumbo, or \"elephant ear\", Betta is named for its greatly enlarged pectoral fins, which spread out like ears and wave as the fish swims. This is a female — shorter-finned than the males but just as colourful, and generally more tolerant of company. Reaching around 6–7 cm, she is a lively, characterful fish sold as an individual, hand-picked from our stock.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBetta splendens originates from the still and sluggish freshwaters of central Thailand — rice paddies, floodplains, ditches and slow canals that are warm, shallow and often low in oxygen. To cope, the betta evolved a labyrinth organ that lets it gulp air from the surface, so it must always have access to the water's surface and a warm, draught-free room above it. Today's ornamental strains are entirely captive-bred.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe signature feature is the oversized, often pale pectoral fins that flap like elephant ears against a colourful body — reds, blues, coppers, marbles and multicolours. As a female she has neat, moderately short fins and a fuller body; in breeding condition she shows vertical barring and a small white ovipositor. Colour deepens with age and good care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFemales are more tolerant than males but are not passive — they can still squabble and establish a pecking order. A \"sorority\" of five or more females can work in a well-planted tank with plenty of sight breaks, but it needs careful management and a backup plan, as bullying can flare up. A single female also does well in a peaceful community of calm, non-nippy fish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA carnivorous micropredator. Feed a good betta pellet as the staple, supplemented with frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts once or twice a day and avoid overfeeding, as bettas are prone to bloating and fussiness on dry food alone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive at least 5 L as an absolute minimum for a single female, though 20 L or more (heated and gently filtered) is far better, and a sorority needs a larger, well-planted tank of 40 L or more. Keep the water at 24–28 °C — bettas are tropical and suffer in cold water — with pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderate hardness. A tight-fitting lid is essential: bettas breathe air at the surface and can jump.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBettas are bubble-nest breeders. A conditioned female is introduced to a nest-building male in a dedicated tank; after the embrace beneath the nest the male tends the eggs and fry, and the female must be removed promptly, as she can be harried. 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Other females can be kept together only in a properly managed sorority.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with male bettas (except briefly for supervised breeding), fin-nipping fish such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, and large or aggressive species. 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Sold as the single hand-picked fish; he must be kept alone, as males will fight to the death with other males. A hardy, rewarding first fish given a warm, gently-filtered, lidded tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetta splendens originates from the warm, shallow, slow-moving waters of Thailand and Southeast Asia - rice paddies, floodplains, ditches and marshes. These waters are often warm and low in oxygen, which is why the betta evolved to breathe air at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Crowntail male, named for the extended fin rays that reach well beyond the webbing to give a spiky, crown-like edge to the tail and fins. This example is a striking solid black - a bold, dramatic colour on the distinctive crowntail finnage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales are solitary and must never be housed with another male, or with anything resembling a betta. They can be aggressive to fin-nippers and bright, flowing-finned fish, which they may attack or which may nip them. In a larger tank they can sometimes share with calm, non-nippy species, but this betta is perfectly happy alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnivore and micropredator that eats insects and larvae in the wild. Feed a quality betta pellet as the staple, supplemented with frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Avoid overfeeding, as bettas are prone to bloating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a labyrinth fish, the betta gulps air from the surface, so it needs access to the water's surface and a lid - both to let it breathe warm, humid air and to stop it jumping. Keep the water warm and stable with gentle filtration and no strong current. A minimum of 5 litres will do, but 20 litres or more, heated and planted, keeps him far healthier and more colourful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting labyrinth fish. The male builds a raft of bubbles at the surface, embraces the female beneath it, and then tends the eggs and fry alone, catching and returning any that fall. 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In a larger, well-planted tank he may tolerate calm, non-nippy companions such as Corydoras, Kuhli loaches, ember tetras, and snails. 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Males must be kept on their own, but given a warm, gently-filtered, lidded tank a betta will dazzle for years. Sold as an individual adult fish, hand-picked from our stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild \u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e come from the still, shallow, often oxygen-poor waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong basin — rice paddies, roadside ditches, floodplains and slow marginal pools thick with vegetation. To survive there they evolved a labyrinth organ that lets them gulp air straight from the surface, which is why a betta must always have access to the water's surface and a warm, draught-free room above the tank. Aquarium bettas are many generations captive-bred, but they still expect warm, calm, gently-filtered water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Mustard Gas' describes the bi-coloured pattern: a deep blue, green or steel body offset by vivid yellow-to-orange fins, usually with a clean dark edge. The Halfmoon tail is the showpiece — when the male flares, the caudal fin opens to a full 180-degree half-circle, backed by broad dorsal and anal fins. Each fish is unique in exact shade and finnage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the fish the trade nicknames the Siamese Fighting Fish for good reason: two males will fight, sometimes to serious injury, so males are always kept one to a tank. Females are more tolerant and can occasionally be kept in a well-planned 'sorority' in a larger, heavily-planted tank, though this still needs careful watching. Bettas can share a peaceful community with small, non-nippy, non-flashy tankmates, but they should never be housed with fin-nippers or other long-finned fish. Keep the tank lidded — bettas are accomplished jumpers and rely on breathing warm surface air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBettas are carnivores with a taste for small meaty foods. Feed a good-quality betta pellet as the staple and supplement with frozen or live bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp and mosquito larvae. Feed small amounts once or twice a day and avoid overfeeding, as uneaten food quickly fouls a small tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a heated (24–28 °C), gently-filtered, lidded tank of at least 5 litres, though 20 litres or more makes for a far healthier, more stable home. Bettas dislike strong currents, so use a gentle filter and soft planting. Keep water clean with regular partial changes; poor water quality and chills are the most common causes of fin problems and lethargy. A pH of 6.5–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water suits them well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are bubble-nest builders: a conditioned male blows a raft of bubbles at the surface, entices the female beneath it in an embrace, then collects the eggs and tends the nest alone. The pair should be separated after spawning, and the male removed once the fry are free-swimming. Breeding is achievable but demands careful conditioning, warm shallow water and plenty of infusoria-grade first foods for the tiny fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMustard Gas Halfmoon Fighting Fish (Siamese Fighting Fish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Mekong basin, Thailand); this fish is captive-bred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6–7 cm including the fins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales solitary and aggressive; females more tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres (absolute minimum for a single betta)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 litres or more, heated and lidded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore (insectivore)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–20 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners; heated nano and community tanks (males alone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall peaceful schooling fish (ember tetras, harlequin rasboras, kuhli loaches), corydoras, snails and shrimp (with some risk). Best judged individually — some bettas simply prefer to live alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther male bettas, fin-nippers (tiger barbs, serpae tetras), other long-finned or brightly-coloured fish that trigger aggression, and large or boisterous cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351900897571,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232796000547,"sku":"AA2079","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"black-samurai-short-fin-fighting-fish-betta-splendens","title":"Black Samurai Short Fin Fighting Fish | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Samurai is a striking short-fin (plakat) Siamese Fighting Fish, dressed in dark, metallic scales with a bold samurai-like patterning. Every betta is an individual with real personality, and this hardy short-finned form swims powerfully without the heavy fins of show strains. Sold as a single adult fish, hand-picked from our stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetta splendens originates from the still and sluggish waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong basin, including rice paddies, floodplains, ditches and shallow ponds. These warm, oxygen-poor waters are why the betta evolved a labyrinth organ, allowing it to breathe air gulped from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plakat (short-fin) betta with a stocky, muscular body and short, neat fins in dark, metallic black-blue tones with samurai-style scaling. Males are more intensely coloured with slightly longer finnage; females are a little smaller and rounder. As a labyrinth fish it must be able to reach the surface to breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales are solitary and territorial and will fight, so only one male can be kept per tank, and never with another betta. Short-fin plakats are agile and can be kept with carefully chosen calm tankmates in a larger aquarium, but they are best appreciated on their own. Females are more tolerant of one another but still need space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnivore and micropredator that relishes meaty foods. Feed a good-quality betta pellet as the staple and supplement with frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding, which fouls small tanks quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive a betta a warm, gently-filtered, well-planted tank of at least 5 litres (ideally 20 litres or more) with a secure lid, leaving a small air gap above the water so it can breathe from the surface. Stable warmth of 24-28°C is important, as bettas suffer in cool water. Gentle flow, soft to neutral water and regular small water changes keep them thriving for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting species. The male builds a raft of bubbles at the surface, then wraps the female in an embrace beneath it, catching and placing the eggs. He guards the nest and fry alone, and the pair must be separated afterwards. 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Many keepers simply house a betta on its own, which suits it perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever keep with another betta (male or female long-term), and avoid fin-nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, boisterous or aggressive fish, and other flashy long-finned species that may be mistaken for a rival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351900930339,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232796033315,"sku":"AA2053","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Black_Samurai_Shortfin_c4867fc3-e002-4f9a-afcf-ecda9d7dc196.jpg?v=1781698490"},{"product_id":"butterfly-halfmoon-fighting-fish-betta-splendens","title":"Butterfly Halfmoon Fighting Fish | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Butterfly Halfmoon is the living jewel of the aquarium — a male Siamese Fighting Fish whose 180-degree halfmoon tail flares in bands of colour edged in clear \"butterfly\" white. Every one is an individual with real personality. Sold as a single hand-picked adult male; adults reach around 6–7cm including finnage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wild ancestor of Betta splendens comes from the shallow, still and slow-moving waters of Thailand and mainland Southeast Asia — rice paddies, floodplains, ditches and ponds, often warm and low in oxygen. As a labyrinth fish, it gulps air from the surface, which is why a warm room and a covered tank matter so much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long-finned show betta with a broad, sweeping halfmoon caudal fin that opens to a full half-circle when flaring. The butterfly pattern shows a band of solid colour on the body and inner fins giving way to a clean pale or white outer edge. Males are far more flamboyant than the shorter-finned females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales are solitary and must be kept alone — two males will fight, sometimes to the death, and long fins are also targets for nippers. A single male can be the centrepiece of a peaceful, calm-water community of non-nippy tankmates, or kept alone. Do not house with other bettas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnivore. Feed a quality betta pellet as the staple, with regular frozen or live treats such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive a warm (24–28°C), gently filtered, well-planted tank of at least 5 litres — ideally 15–20 litres or more — with a secure lid and a little air gap above the water so it can breathe at the surface. Avoid strong currents, which tire the long fins. Stable warmth and clean water keep the finnage healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting labyrinth fish. The male builds a raft of bubbles at the surface, wraps the female in an embrace beneath it, then tends the eggs and fry himself. 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This is a female — shorter-finned and a little more tolerant than a male, but still a betta with real personality. Given a warm, gently-filtered, lidded tank she will colour up beautifully. Sold as a hand-picked individual adult, reaching around 5-6cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetta splendens comes from the shallow, still and slow-moving waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong and Chao Phraya basins — rice paddies, ditches, marshes and floodplains. These warm, often oxygen-poor waters are why the betta evolved its labyrinth organ to breathe air from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlien-line bettas carry dense, reflective scaling in blues, greens, coppers and turquoise that shifts with the light. Females are shorter-finned and slightly smaller than males but share the same metallic sheen. Each fish is an individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFemales are less aggressive than males and, unlike males, can sometimes be kept in a carefully managed group (\"sorority\") in a larger, well-planted tank — though this always carries risk and needs watching. A single female also works well in a calm community with peaceful, short-finned tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore and insectivore. Feed a quality betta pellet as the staple, supplemented with frozen or live bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia. Feed small amounts to avoid bloat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a labyrinth fish the betta breathes air at the surface, so a lid is essential with a pocket of warm air above the water. Keep the water warm and gently filtered — bettas dislike strong current. Minimum 5 litres, but a heated, cycled 10-20 litre tank gives far better results. Weekly water changes keep her healthy and colourful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting species. The male builds a surface bubble nest and entices the female beneath it to spawn; he then tends the eggs and fry alone, and the female is removed after spawning. Fry are tiny and need infusoria and finely-crushed foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemale Alien Fighting Fish (Siamese Fighting Fish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThailand and the Mekong\/Chao Phraya basins, Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-6cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemales more tolerant than males; can be territorial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-20 litres, heated and lidded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore \/ insectivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0-7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-20 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners; calm community or sorority tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, short-finned species such as small rasboras, ember tetras, corydoras, kuhli loaches, and snails. Choose calm tank mates that won't nip fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAggressive males in cramped quarters, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, and boisterous or much larger fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as an individual adult female. 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Reaching around 6–7 cm, a betta needs a warm, gently filtered, lidded tank of its own to dazzle for years. Sold as an individual, hand-picked adult.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetta splendens originates from the shallow, warm, still and slow-moving waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong basin — rice paddies, floodplains and roadside ditches. These waters are often low in oxygen, which is why the betta evolved a labyrinth organ to breathe air from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Halfmoon shows the classic betta body with a spectacular, broad tail that spreads to a semicircle, plus flowing dorsal and anal fins. Colours span every shade from solid reds and blues to butterflies, marbles and metallics. Wild females and many domestic females are far shorter-finned than the males.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are territorial and will fight other males to the death, so they must always be kept alone — never two males together, and not with other flashy, long-finned fish that trigger aggression. A single male can sometimes be kept with very peaceful, non-nippy tankmates in a larger tank, but many bettas prefer to live solo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore. Feed a good-quality betta pellet as a staple, supplemented with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding, as bettas are prone to bloat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive a betta a heated, gently filtered, planted tank of at least 5 litres — ideally 20 litres or more — kept at a warm 24–28 °C. 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The \"Alien\" is a modern designer strain prized for its metallic, mosaic-scaled body and iridescent sheen. Each betta is sold as a single, hand-picked fish. Give it a warm, gently-filtered, lidded tank and it will dazzle for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fighting Fish descends from the shallow, warm, still and often oxygen-poor waters of Thailand and mainland Southeast Asia - rice paddies, ditches and slow floodplains thick with plants. To cope, it evolved a labyrinth organ that lets it gulp air from the surface. \"Alien\" bettas are aquarium-developed hybrids within the Betta splendens complex, not a wild species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlien bettas show dense metallic scaling - coppers, blues, greens and turquoise laid over a dark or steel base in a scaled, \"mosaic\" pattern. Fin shape varies by individual, from short plakat to fuller tails. Males are larger and far more colourful and finned than females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales are solitary and will fight, sometimes to the death, so only one male can be kept per tank and never with another male or a similar long-finned fish. Females are more tolerant of each other. Bettas can share space with calm, non-nippy community fish, but many are happiest alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnivore and micro-predator. Feed a quality betta-specific pellet as the staple, with regular frozen or live treats such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding, to which bettas are prone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a heated, gently-filtered tank of at least 20 litres with a secure lid (they can jump) and a warm, humid air gap above the water for the labyrinth organ. 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Females are far more tolerant than males, making her a lovely centrepiece for a peaceful community or a member of a carefully managed sorority. She reaches around 6 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBetta splendens comes from the shallow, still and slow-moving waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong basin, including rice paddies, floodplains, ditches and sluggish ponds. These warm, oxygen-poor waters are why the betta evolved a labyrinth organ to breathe air from the surface. Gentle filtration, live plants, leaf litter and plenty of resting spots recreate her home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eHer scales carry a cool blue rim that glows under good lighting over a paler body. As a female she has short fins and a rounder body than a male, showing a small white egg-spot when mature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFemales are far more tolerant of one another than males and can sometimes be kept together in a well-planted sorority of five or more, though careful watching is essential as squabbles happen. A single female also does beautifully in a peaceful community. Avoid keeping her with fin-nippers or with male bettas outside of controlled breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA carnivore built for small prey, the betta relishes live and frozen bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp and mosquito larvae, alongside a quality betta pellet as a staple. Feed small amounts once or twice a day and avoid overfeeding, as bettas are prone to bloating.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs a labyrinth breather she must always be able to reach the surface for air, so keep a lid with a warm air gap above the water. A heated tank of at least 15 L suits a single female, while a sorority needs 40 L or more with dense planting and broken sight lines. Keep temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water, with gentle flow and regular small water changes. Completely plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBettas are bubble-nest builders. The male blows a raft of bubbles at the surface, embraces the female beneath it and then tends the eggs and fry himself while the female is removed. Conditioning a female well on rich foods brings her into breeding condition; pairs must be introduced carefully and watched closely.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiamese Fighting Fish (Blue Rimmed female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThailand and the Mekong basin (South-East Asia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemales more tolerant (males solitary and will fight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 L for a single female (40 L+ for a sorority)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore: betta pellets, live and frozen bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard, around 5–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeated, lidded nano, community and sorority tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include peaceful, non-nippy fish such as small rasboras, ember tetras, corydoras, kuhli loaches, otocinclus and snails, or other females in a well-planned sorority.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with male bettas outside controlled breeding, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, and large or aggressive species. 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Sold as a single hand-picked adult male; adults reach around 6–7cm including fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wild ancestor of Betta splendens lives in the shallow, still and slow-moving waters of Thailand and mainland Southeast Asia — rice paddies, floodplains, ditches and ponds, often warm and low in oxygen. As a labyrinth fish it breathes air at the surface, so a warm room and a covered tank are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA colourful male betta with flowing fins and a bold, mixed \"candy\" palette of reds, blues, pinks and pastels marbled across body and fins. Males are far more flamboyant and long-finned than the plainer females, and each fish is a unique individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales are solitary and must be kept one to a tank — two males will fight, often seriously. 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Breeding needs a separate tank and careful conditioning, with the pair separated after spawning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCandy Fighting Fish (male)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (aquarium-bred strain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6–7cm (including fins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales solitary (will fight); otherwise peaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–20 litres or more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNano tanks, planted tanks, peaceful communities (as a single male)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen kept as a single male: calm, non-nipping fish such as small rasboras, ember tetras, corydoras, kuhli loaches, and peaceful snails or shrimp (with some risk).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther male bettas, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, boisterous or aggressive fish, and anything that flares at its fins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351901126947,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232796229923,"sku":"AA1746","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"dumbo-fighting-fish-male-betta-splendens","title":"Dumbo Fighting Fish Male | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dumbo (Elephant Ear) Betta is a Siamese Fighting Fish selectively bred for oversized pectoral fins that fan out like an elephant's ears as it drifts. Every fish is an individual with real personality, flaring in colours and finnage no other fish can match. This is a male, sold as a single hand-picked adult reaching around 6–7 cm including its flowing fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wild ancestor comes from the shallow, sluggish waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong basin — rice paddies, roadside ditches, floodplains and marshes. These are warm, still, often oxygen-poor waters thick with vegetation, which is why the betta evolved a labyrinth organ to breathe air from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dumbo's signature feature is its greatly enlarged pectoral fins, held out to the sides in bold contrasting colour. Beyond that it carries the full range of betta finnage and a near-endless palette of solids, marbles, bicolours and metallics. Males are larger-finned and far more vividly coloured than females.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are territorial and will fight other males to the death, so each must be kept on its own. Many will also flare at anything brightly coloured or long-finned. A single male can headline a calm community of peaceful, non-nippy tankmates, but never house two males together and avoid fin-nippers who will shred those trailing fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore and micropredator. Feed a quality betta pellet as the staple, rounded out with live or frozen bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding, as bettas are prone to bloat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a labyrinth fish the betta must be able to reach the surface to gulp air, so never fill to the brim and always keep a lid with a warm air gap above the water — a chill at the surface can cause respiratory problems. Give it a heated, gently-filtered tank of at least 5 litres (20 litres or more is far better), warm stable water, soft planting and a few broad-leaved plants or a betta hammock to rest on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nest builder. The male blows a raft of bubbles at the surface, embraces the female beneath it and tends the eggs and fry himself. The pair must be conditioned and introduced carefully as spawning can turn rough, and the female is removed once eggs are laid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDumbo \/ Elephant Ear Fighting Fish (male)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Thailand, Mekong basin); captive-bred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–7 cm (including fins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales solitary (will fight); females more tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore (micropredator)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–20 dGH (soft to medium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeated, lidded betta or calm community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKept solo, or as a single male with peaceful, short-finned companions such as small rasboras, ember tetras, corydoras, kuhli loaches, snails and (with care) dwarf shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther male bettas, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, boisterous or aggressive fish, and anything large enough to bully or eat it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351901159715,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232796262691,"sku":"AA1745","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Dumbo_Ear_Male_1e35ebb1-6126-4715-a7da-33dad89d58ee.jpg?v=1781698514"},{"product_id":"galaxy-fighting-fish-betta-splendens","title":"Galaxy Fighting Fish | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Galaxy (Koi) Betta is a spectacular colour form of the Siamese Fighting Fish, splashed with a starry galaxy of colour over a marbled body. Like all bettas it is a living jewel with real personality, but males must be kept alone as they will fight. A hardy, characterful fish that dazzles for years in a warm, gently-filtered, lidded tank. Sold as an individual, hand-picked fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetta splendens originates in the shallow, slow and often oxygen-poor waters of Thailand and neighbouring South-East Asia — rice paddies, ditches, marshes and floodplains. As a labyrinth fish it gulps air from the surface, letting it survive where oxygen is low, which is why a lid and a warm surface layer matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Galaxy Koi form shows an irregular, marbled spread of iridescent blues, reds and metallics over a pale base, with speckling reminiscent of a night sky. Fin shape varies by individual. As a marble strain, colour and pattern can shift and develop over the fish's life, so every one is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are solitary and highly territorial — never house two males together, and avoid long-finned or brightly coloured tankmates that trigger flaring. A single male can be kept alone or, in a larger planted tank, with calm, non-nippy companions. Females are more tolerant of one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore. Feed a good-quality betta pellet as the staple, with frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp as regular treats. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding, as bettas are prone to bloating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a heated, gently-filtered tank of at least 5 litres (ideally 20 litres or more), with a snug lid and a warm gap above the water so the labyrinth organ is not chilled. Bettas dislike strong flow. Keep the water warm, clean and stable with regular partial changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nest builder. The male constructs a raft of bubbles at the surface, entices the female beneath it, and wraps around her to fertilise the eggs, which he then tends alone. The pair must be separated after spawning, as the male guards the nest and can turn on the female.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalaxy Koi Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-East Asia (Thailand and neighbouring countries)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales solitary (will fight); otherwise peaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres (heated and lidded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–15 dGH (soft to medium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm, planted nano and community aquariums (single male)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a larger planted tank, calm, non-nippy companions such as small rasboras, corydoras, kuhli loaches and snails. A single male is also perfectly happy kept alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther male bettas, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, and brightly coloured or long-finned fish that provoke aggression, plus boisterous or much larger species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351901192483,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232796295459,"sku":"AA1744","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"gold-fighting-fish-betta-splendens","title":"Gold Fighting Fish | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe living jewel of the aquarium, the Siamese Fighting Fish flares in colours and finnage no other small fish can match, and every one is an individual with real personality. This is the warm metallic gold form — a solid, glowing colour that catches the light beautifully. Males reach around 6–7 cm and must be kept on their own. Sold as the single hand-picked fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe betta is a domesticated fish, but its wild ancestors come from the slow, shallow, warm waters of central Thailand — rice paddies, ditches, floodplains and sluggish streams in the Chao Phraya and Mekong basins. These oxygen-poor waters are why the species evolved to breathe air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gold or metallic-yellow betta with flowing fins that shimmer as the fish moves. Depending on the fish, the gold may extend into the fins or contrast with darker edging. Colour intensifies as the fish settles into a warm, stable tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are territorial and will fight other males to the death, so they are always kept singly. They flare at their own reflection and at showy tankmates. Keep him alone or as the calm centrepiece of a peaceful community of small, drab, non-nippy fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore and micropredator. Feed a quality betta pellet as the staple, with frozen or live bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia for colour and condition. Avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBettas are labyrinth fish that gulp air from the surface, so the tank needs a covered but accessible surface with a warm air pocket beneath the lid. Provide gently-filtered, heated water, soft planting and hiding spots, and keep surface flow calm. A single heated 15–20 litre tank or larger suits one betta well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nest breeder. The male builds a bubble raft, embraces the female beneath it, then tends the eggs and fry alone. Sexes must be separated again promptly after spawning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold Betta \/ Siamese Fighting Fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDomesticated strain; wild ancestor from Thailand (Chao Phraya \u0026amp; Mekong basins)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAggressive (males kept singly)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore (micropredator)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm, lidded, gently-filtered planted aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf kept in a community, choose calm, non-nippy fish such as small rasboras, ember tetras, corydoras, kuhli loaches and snails. A betta is equally content on his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther male bettas, fin-nippers (tiger barbs, serpae tetras), boisterous or brightly-coloured fish, and anything large or aggressive. Females only for controlled, supervised breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351901225251,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232796328227,"sku":"AA1743","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"hellboy-fighting-fish-betta-splendens","title":"HellBoy Fighting Fish | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe HellBoy is a blazing red Siamese Fighting Fish — a living jewel with real personality and colour no other fish can match. Every betta is an individual, and this deep, fiery red form makes a stunning solo centrepiece. Reaching around 6–7 cm, it needs a warm, gently filtered, lidded tank of its own to dazzle for years. Sold as an individual, hand-picked adult.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetta splendens originates from the shallow, warm, still and slow-moving waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong basin — rice paddies, floodplains and roadside ditches. These oxygen-poor waters are why the betta evolved a labyrinth organ to breathe air directly from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe HellBoy shows the classic betta shape with flowing fins and an intense, saturated red body and finnage. Colour can deepen or shift a little as the fish matures, and no two individuals are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are territorial and will fight other males to the death, so they must always be kept alone. Do not house two males together, or with other bright, long-finned fish that trigger flaring. A single male may share a larger tank with very peaceful, non-nippy tankmates, though many bettas do best solo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore. Feed a quality betta pellet as a staple with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts to avoid bloat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a heated, gently filtered, planted tank of at least 5 litres — ideally 20 litres or more — at a warm 24–28 °C. As a labyrinth breather it must be able to reach the surface, so a secure lid with a small air gap above the water is essential; bettas can jump. Avoid strong flow, which tires the long fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting labyrinth fish. The male builds a bubble raft at the surface, coaxes the female beneath it, wraps around her to fertilise the eggs, and then tends them alone. Separate the sexes afterwards, as the male drives the female off once spawning finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHellBoy Siamese Fighting Fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThailand and the Mekong basin, South-East Asia (captive-bred)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales solitary (will fight); females more tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres (heated, lidded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore (betta pellets, frozen and live foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 dGH (soft to medium-hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeated, lidded betta tanks and gentle nano communities\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest alone. If housed in a larger community, choose calm, non-nippy species such as small rasboras, Corydoras, Otocinclus, Kuhli loaches and snails. Shrimp may be eaten by some individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther male bettas (never), fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, and other bright, long-finned fish like guppies that provoke aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351901258019,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232796360995,"sku":"AA1742","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"mustard-gas-plakat-fighting-fish-betta-splendens","title":"Mustard Gas Plakat Fighting Fish | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 'Mustard Gas' Plakat betta — the short-finned, robust form in dark body with bright fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Siamese Fighting Fish is one of the aquarium's true living jewels — every fish is an individual with real personality, flaring colour and finnage no other fish can match. Males must be kept on their own, but given a warm, gently-filtered, lidded tank a betta will dazzle for years. Sold as an individual adult fish, hand-picked from our stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild \u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e come from the still, shallow, often oxygen-poor waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong basin — rice paddies, roadside ditches, floodplains and slow marginal pools thick with vegetation. To survive there they evolved a labyrinth organ that lets them gulp air straight from the surface, which is why a betta must always have access to the water's surface and a warm, draught-free room above the tank. Aquarium bettas are many generations captive-bred, but they still expect warm, calm, gently-filtered water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Mustard Gas' refers to the two-tone look: a dark blue, green or steel body with contrasting yellow-to-orange fins and a crisp dark rim. The Plakat is the short-finned form, closer to the wild body shape — fast, muscular and less prone to fin damage than the long-finned types, while still flaring with full intensity. Each fish is an individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the fish the trade nicknames the Siamese Fighting Fish for good reason: two males will fight, sometimes to serious injury, so males are always kept one to a tank. Females are more tolerant and can occasionally be kept in a well-planned 'sorority' in a larger, heavily-planted tank, though this still needs careful watching. Bettas can share a peaceful community with small, non-nippy, non-flashy tankmates, but they should never be housed with fin-nippers or other long-finned fish. Keep the tank lidded — bettas are accomplished jumpers and rely on breathing warm surface air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBettas are carnivores with a taste for small meaty foods. Feed a good-quality betta pellet as the staple and supplement with frozen or live bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp and mosquito larvae. Feed small amounts once or twice a day and avoid overfeeding, as uneaten food quickly fouls a small tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a heated (24–28 °C), gently-filtered, lidded tank of at least 5 litres, though 20 litres or more makes for a far healthier, more stable home. Bettas dislike strong currents, so use a gentle filter and soft planting. Keep water clean with regular partial changes; poor water quality and chills are the most common causes of fin problems and lethargy. A pH of 6.5–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water suits them well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are bubble-nest builders: a conditioned male blows a raft of bubbles at the surface, entices the female beneath it in an embrace, then collects the eggs and tends the nest alone. The pair should be separated after spawning, and the male removed once the fry are free-swimming. Breeding is achievable but demands careful conditioning, warm shallow water and plenty of infusoria-grade first foods for the tiny fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMustard Gas Plakat Fighting Fish (Siamese Fighting Fish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Mekong basin, Thailand); this fish is captive-bred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6–7 cm including the fins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales solitary and aggressive; females more tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres (absolute minimum for a single betta)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 litres or more, heated and lidded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore (insectivore)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–20 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners; heated nano and community tanks (males alone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall peaceful schooling fish (ember tetras, harlequin rasboras, kuhli loaches), corydoras, snails and shrimp (with some risk). Best judged individually — some bettas simply prefer to live alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther male bettas, fin-nippers (tiger barbs, serpae tetras), other long-finned or brightly-coloured fish that trigger aggression, and large or boisterous cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351901487395,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232796426531,"sku":"AA1739","price":59.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"blue-marble-panda-male-fighting-fish-betta-splendens","title":"Blue Marble Panda Male Fighting Fish | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Blue Marble Panda is a male Siamese Fighting Fish, his flowing finnage marbled with blue over a pale body and broken by bold dark 'panda' patches that can shift as he matures. Every betta is an individual with real personality, and as a male he is a solitary showpiece — kept alone, he will flare and dazzle for years. He reaches around 6–7 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBetta splendens comes from the shallow, still and slow-moving waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong basin, including rice paddies, floodplains, ditches and sluggish ponds. These warm, oxygen-poor waters are why the betta evolved a labyrinth organ to breathe air from the surface. Gentle filtration, live plants, leaf litter and plenty of resting spots recreate his home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe marble pattern splashes blue and dark markings across a pale ground, and because marble genetics are unstable his colours may change over his life. The panda look comes from strong dark patches against the lighter body. As a male he carries long, showy fins and more intense colour than a female.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMales are strongly territorial and will fight other males to the death, so he must be housed alone or as the only betta in a peaceful community. He can share space with calm, non-nippy tankmates but should never meet another male betta outside controlled breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA carnivore built for small prey, the betta relishes live and frozen bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp and mosquito larvae, alongside a quality betta pellet as a staple. Feed small amounts once or twice a day and avoid overfeeding, as bettas are prone to bloating.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs a labyrinth breather he must always be able to reach the surface for air, so keep a lid with a warm air gap above the water. A heated tank of at least 15 L suits a single male, with 20 L or more preferred. Keep temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water, with gentle flow and regular small water changes. Completely plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBettas are bubble-nest builders. The male blows a raft of bubbles at the surface, embraces the female beneath it and then tends the eggs and fry himself while the female is removed. Pairs must be introduced carefully and watched closely, as aggression is common.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiamese Fighting Fish (Blue Marble Panda male)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThailand and the Mekong basin (South-East Asia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6–7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolitary and territorial (males will fight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 L for a single male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore: betta pellets, live and frozen bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard, around 5–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeated, lidded nano and peaceful community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include peaceful, non-nippy fish such as small rasboras, ember tetras, corydoras, kuhli loaches, otocinclus and snails.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with other male bettas outside controlled breeding, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, and large or aggressive species. 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Reaching around 6–7 cm, this is a single male sold on his own, as he must be — two males will fight. Hand-picked from our stock.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBetta splendens originates from the still and sluggish freshwaters of central Thailand — rice paddies, floodplains, ditches and slow canals that are warm, shallow and often low in oxygen. To cope, the betta evolved a labyrinth organ that lets it gulp air from the surface, so it must always have access to the water's surface and a warm, draught-free room above it. Today's ornamental strains are entirely captive-bred.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Crowntail's trademark is its reduced fin webbing, which leaves the rays sticking out like the points of a crown. Colours span brilliant reds, blues, coppers, blacks and multicolours, deepening with age and good care. This listing is for a male, who carries the fullest finnage and boldest colour of the species.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMales are territorial and must be kept one to a tank — two males, or even a male and his reflection, will flare and fight. A lone male can be kept in a peaceful community of calm, non-nippy fish, but avoid fin-nippers (such as tiger barbs) and other long-finned show fish. He is best appreciated as the centrepiece of his own tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA carnivorous micropredator. Feed a good betta pellet as the staple, supplemented with frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts once or twice a day and avoid overfeeding, as bettas are prone to bloating and fussiness on dry food alone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive at least 5 L as an absolute minimum, though 20 L or more (heated and gently filtered) makes for a far happier, longer-lived fish. Keep the water at 24–28 °C — bettas are tropical and suffer in cold water — with pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderate hardness. A tight-fitting lid is essential: bettas breathe air at the surface and can jump. Keep filtration gentle so the long fins are not buffeted.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBettas are bubble-nest breeders. The male builds a raft of bubbles at the surface, embraces the female beneath it and tends the eggs and fry himself. Breeding requires a separate, carefully managed tank and the pair must be watched closely, as the female can be badly harried and must be removed after spawning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrowntail Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral Thailand (captive-bred strains)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6–7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales solitary and territorial (will fight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 L (absolute minimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 L or larger, heated and lidded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore: betta pellets, frozen and live bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderate, around 5–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeated, lidded nano tanks and calm community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf kept in a community, suitable tank mates include calm, short-finned fish such as small rasboras, ember tetras, corydoras, kuhli loaches and snails. Many keepers prefer to house a male betta alone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with other male bettas, fin-nipping fish such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, other long-finned fish that may be mistaken for a rival, and large or aggressive species. 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As a labyrinth fish he breathes air from the surface, so he is hardy but needs a warm, calm, covered tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild Betta splendens inhabit the still, shallow, warm waters of central Thailand — rice paddies, ditches and slow floodplain canals in the Chao Phraya basin. These oxygen-poor waters drove the evolution of air-breathing, and ornamental plakats like this one are entirely captive-bred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlakat means \"fighting fish\" in Thai, and the form keeps the short, natural fins of the wild betta on a muscular body. The koi pattern is a marbled mix that is unique to each fish and can shift with age. Males are more intensely coloured and slightly larger-finned than females.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are solitary and territorial — keep only one male per tank and never with females except to breed. Plakats are lively and can be feisty, but their shorter fins make them a little more robust in a calm community of peaceful, non-nippy fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore and insectivore. Feed a quality betta pellet as a staple plus frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Offer small portions to prevent bloating and keep water quality high.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHouse him in a heated, gently filtered tank of at least 20 litres with soft plants, a surface resting spot and gentle flow. 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This Twin Tail male shows off a dramatic, fanned split-caudal fin - a real showpiece for a species tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the shallow, slow-moving and often oxygen-poor rice paddies, ditches and floodplains of the Mekong Basin - Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Twin Tail form splits the caudal fin into two distinct lobes rather than one broad fan, giving a striking, ornate silhouette on top of the male's already flowing fins and vivid colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales are solitary and will fight other male bettas, often to the death, so only ever house one male per tank. Can be kept with carefully chosen peaceful community fish that won't nip his long fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnivore - thrives on quality betta pellets, supplemented with frozen or live bloodworm and brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBettas are labyrinth fish and breathe atmospheric air at the surface, so always keep a lid on the tank to maintain warm, humid air above the water and avoid chilling this surface-breathing habit. 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This Veil Tail male carries the classic long, flowing fin type. Give him a warm, gently filtered, lidded tank of his own and he'll dazzle for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the Mekong basin of Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos, inhabiting shallow, slow-moving rice paddies, floodplains and drainage ditches with dense vegetation and little water movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Veil Tail is the classic long-finned betta form, with a flowing, drooping caudal fin that can trail well past the body length. Males display vivid, saturated colour across the body and fins, intensifying dramatically when flaring or displaying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales must be kept alone - never with another male betta, as they will fight, sometimes fatally. 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This listing is for assorted females, hand-picked from our stock. Females are shorter-finned and more tolerant than males, and can even be kept together in a well-planted group. Given warm, gently filtered, lidded water, a betta will dazzle for years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBetta splendens originates on the central plains of Thailand and neighbouring parts of Southeast Asia, where it lives in shallow, warm, slow or still waters such as rice paddies, ditches and floodplains. As a labyrinth fish it gulps air from the surface, so it copes with warm, low-oxygen water but needs a lid and a little warm air space above the surface. Gentle planting and warmth suit it best.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFemales are more compact than males, with shorter fins, but come in the same glorious range of colours — reds, blues, coppers, marbles and pastels — that this assorted group reflects. A dark horizontal barring often shows when they are unsettled, giving way to strong colour as they relax. Each fish is unique, and colour intensifies as it settles into warm, clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFemales are far more tolerant of one another than males and can be kept as a group (a 'sorority') of five or more in a larger, well-planted tank with plenty of broken sight lines, though they still form a pecking order. A single female also makes a lovely, peaceful centrepiece. Avoid keeping them with fin-nippers or with male bettas outside of controlled breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA surface-oriented carnivore that thrives on a staple of quality betta pellets, supplemented with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts once or twice daily and avoid overfeeding, as bettas are prone to bloating.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 5 L for a single female, though 20 L or larger is needed for a sorority and is easier to keep stable. Keep temperature warm and steady at 24–28 °C with a heater, pH 6.5–7.5 and soft to neutral water, around GH 2–12. Use gentle filtration, a secure lid with a little air gap, and soft plants or silk decor with no sharp edges. Generally plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA bubble-nest breeder. The male builds a raft of bubbles at the surface, courts the female beneath it and wraps around her in an embrace, then tends the eggs and fry himself. Breeding requires a separate, carefully managed tank, as the pair must be watched and the female removed after spawning to prevent injury.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiamese Fighting Fish (assorted females)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThailand and Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5–6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemales more tolerant; can be kept in a group with care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 L (single); 20 L+ for a group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore: betta pellets, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderate, around 2–12 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeated, lidded nano and community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a larger tank, suitable tank mates include calm, non-nippy fish such as small rasboras, ember tetras, corydoras, kuhli loaches, otocinclus and snails. A single female is also perfectly content kept alone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with male bettas (outside controlled breeding), fin-nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, and other flashy, long-finned fish. 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Reaching around 6–7 cm, this is a single male sold on his own, as he must be — two males will fight. Hand-picked from our stock.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBetta splendens originates from the still and sluggish freshwaters of central Thailand — rice paddies, floodplains, ditches and slow canals that are warm, shallow and often low in oxygen. To cope, the betta evolved a labyrinth organ that lets it gulp air from the surface, so it must always have access to the water's surface and a warm, draught-free room above it. Today's ornamental strains are entirely captive-bred.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Delta male carries a wide, evenly spread tail (a \"super delta\" flares close to 180 degrees) in brilliant reds, blues, coppers and multicolours that deepen with age. Long, flowing anal and dorsal fins complete the display. This listing is for a male, who shows the fullest finnage and boldest colour of the species.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMales are territorial and must be kept one to a tank — two males, or even a male and his reflection, will flare and fight. A lone male can be kept in a peaceful community of calm, non-nippy fish, but avoid fin-nippers (such as tiger barbs) and other long-finned show fish. He is best appreciated as the centrepiece of his own tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA carnivorous micropredator. Feed a good betta pellet as the staple, supplemented with frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts once or twice a day and avoid overfeeding, as bettas are prone to bloating and fussiness on dry food alone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive at least 5 L as an absolute minimum, though 20 L or more (heated and gently filtered) makes for a far happier, longer-lived fish. Keep the water at 24–28 °C — bettas are tropical and suffer in cold water — with pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to moderate hardness. A tight-fitting lid is essential: bettas breathe air at the surface and can jump. Keep filtration gentle so the long fins are not buffeted.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBettas are bubble-nest breeders. The male builds a raft of bubbles at the surface, embraces the female beneath it and tends the eggs and fry himself. Breeding requires a separate, carefully managed tank and the pair must be watched closely, as the female can be badly harried and must be removed after spawning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelta Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral Thailand (captive-bred strains)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6–7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales solitary and territorial (will fight)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 L (absolute minimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 L or larger, heated and lidded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore: betta pellets, frozen and live bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderate, around 5–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeated, lidded nano tanks and calm community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf kept in a community, suitable tank mates include calm, short-finned fish such as small rasboras, ember tetras, corydoras, kuhli loaches and snails. Many keepers prefer to house a male betta alone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with other male bettas, fin-nipping fish such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, other long-finned fish that may be mistaken for a rival, and large or aggressive species. 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A hardy, characterful fish that dazzles for years in warm, gently-filtered, lidded water. Sold as an individual, hand-picked fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetta splendens comes from the shallow, warm, slow and often oxygen-poor waters of Thailand and neighbouring South-East Asia — rice paddies, ditches, marshes and floodplains. As a labyrinth fish it breathes air from the surface, so a warm surface layer and a snug lid are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiant-strain females are stockier and larger than standard bettas, with shorter fins than males but the full range of vivid colours and patterns. A settled female often shows horizontal stress-free stripes when calm and vertical barring when ready to breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFemales are much more sociable than males, but they still have individual attitude and a pecking order. A sorority of five or more can work in a large, well-planted tank with sightline breaks, though it must be watched for bullying. A single female is also perfectly content, and mixes well with calm community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore. Feed a quality betta pellet as the staple, with frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp as regular treats. Feed modest amounts, as bettas are prone to bloating and constipation if overfed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a heated, gently-filtered tank of at least 5 litres for a single female (much larger for a group), with a snug lid and a warm air gap above the water so the labyrinth organ is not chilled. Bettas dislike strong flow. Keep the water warm, clean and stable with regular partial changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nest builder. A conditioned male builds a surface raft of bubbles and entices the female beneath it, wrapping around her to fertilise the eggs, which he then tends alone. The female must be removed after spawning, as the male guards the nest and can become aggressive toward her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGiant Female Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-East Asia (Thailand and neighbouring countries)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–7 cm (giant strain may reach ~8 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemales more tolerant; still have a pecking order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres (single female; larger for a group)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20+ litres (much larger for a sorority)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–15 dGH (soft to medium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm, planted community and betta sorority aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalm, non-nippy community fish such as small rasboras, corydoras, kuhli loaches, ricefish and snails; other females in a well-planted, spacious sorority with careful monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMale bettas, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, and boisterous, brightly coloured or much larger fish that provoke stress or aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351901749539,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232796721443,"sku":"AA1556","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"giant-male-fighting-fish-betta-splendens","title":"Giant Male Fighting Fish | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Giant Betta is a selectively bred, oversized Siamese fighting fish — every bit as flamboyant and characterful as a standard betta, on a noticeably bigger frame. Males reach around 8–10 cm and occasionally close to 12 cm, roughly double the size of an ordinary betta. Like all male bettas, each one is a personality in its own right and must be kept on its own. Sold as the single hand-picked fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe betta is a domesticated fish, but its wild ancestors come from the slow, shallow, warm waters of central Thailand — rice paddies, roadside ditches, floodplains and sluggish streams in the Chao Phraya and Mekong basins. These are oxygen-poor, often stagnant waters, which is why the species evolved to breathe air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA muscular, big-bodied betta with the full flowing finnage of the strain. Colour varies from fish to fish across blues, reds, coppers and multicolours, deepening as the fish settles and matures. Every individual is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are territorial and will fight other males to the death, so they are always kept singly. They can be flighty with their own reflection and will flare at showy tankmates. A giant betta is best kept alone or as the calm centrepiece of a peaceful community of small, non-nippy, non-colourful fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore and micropredator that relishes small meaty foods. Feed a good betta pellet as the staple, with frozen or live bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia for variety and condition. Giants have hearty appetites but avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBettas are labyrinth fish — they gulp air from the surface — so the tank must have a covered but accessible surface and a small pocket of warm air beneath the lid. Provide gently-filtered, heated water with soft planting and hiding spots, and keep the surface calm. Giants are a touch more demanding than standard bettas and appreciate a little more room and pristine water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nest breeder. The male builds a raft of bubbles at the surface, wraps the female in an embrace beneath it, then tends the eggs and fry alone. 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Best of all, a giant betta is happy on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther male bettas, fin-nippers (tiger barbs, serpae tetras), boisterous or brightly-coloured fish, and anything large or aggressive. 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Males must be kept alone, as they will fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetta splendens originates from Thailand and neighbouring Southeast Asia, where wild fish live in shallow, warm, still and often oxygen-poor waters — rice paddies, ditches and floodplains. To survive there they evolved a labyrinth organ that lets them breathe air from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Dragon male carries a deep red body armoured in crisp, opaque white scaling, with the long, showy fins that make males so prized. Colour and finnage reach their peak when the fish flares in display. Each fish is unique in its exact pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe clear: males are solitary and highly territorial — two males will fight, often to serious injury, and a male will also harass females outside of breeding. A single male is best kept alone or as the centrepiece of a calm community of non-nippy, non-flashy fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnivore built for meaty foods. Feed a quality betta pellet as the staple, plus frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding, as bettas are prone to bloating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a heated, gently filtered, well-planted tank of at least 5 litres (bigger is better) with a secure lid — bettas breathe from the surface and are prone to jumping, and a covered tank also keeps the surface air warm and humid to protect the labyrinth organ. Warm, stable, clean water and gentle flow keep those long fins in top condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe male builds a floating bubble nest and entices a conditioned female beneath it; after a wrapping embrace he tends the eggs and fry alone. The female must be removed after spawning, as the male guards the nest fiercely. 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This Twin Tail female shows the split-caudal form usually seen in males, on a calmer, more sociable fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the shallow, slow-moving and often oxygen-poor rice paddies, ditches and floodplains of the Mekong Basin - Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Twin Tail form splits the caudal fin into two distinct lobes, giving a dramatic, fanned silhouette that shows off her colouration beautifully, though generally with shorter fins overall than a male.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemales are considerably more tolerant of each other and other fish than males, and can be kept in a \"sorority\" of five or more in a large, well-planted tank with careful monitoring - but never with male bettas or fin-nipping tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnivore - thrives on quality betta pellets, supplemented with frozen or live bloodworm and brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBettas are labyrinth fish and breathe atmospheric air at the surface, so always keep a lid on the tank to maintain warm, humid air above the water and avoid chilling this surface-breathing habit. 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Every betta is an individual, flaring in colours and fin shapes no two fish share. This is a male, and males must be kept singly — they will fight other males to the death. Given a warm, gently-filtered, lidded tank, a betta will dazzle for years. Sold as a hand-picked individual adult, reaching around 6-7cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetta splendens comes from the shallow, still and slow-moving waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong and Chao Phraya basins — rice paddies, roadside ditches, marshes and floodplains. These are warm, often oxygen-poor waters choked with vegetation, which is why the betta evolved its labyrinth organ to gulp air from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stocky-bodied anabantoid transformed by generations of selective breeding into a living jewel. The Feather Fin form carries extended, softly-rayed fins that flow behind the fish. Colours range across reds, blues, purples, coppers and multicolours. Males are larger and far showier than females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are solitary and aggressive toward other males and anything resembling a rival — they cannot be housed together. Many males also nip long-finned or brightly-coloured tank mates. A single male can work in a calm community with peaceful, short-finned fish, but he is often happiest alone in his own tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore and insectivore. Feed a quality betta pellet as the staple, supplemented with frozen or live bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding, as bettas are prone to bloat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a labyrinth fish the betta breathes air from the surface, so a lid is essential and a small pocket of warm air should sit above the water. Keep the water warm and gently filtered — bettas dislike strong current. Minimum 5 litres, but a heated, cycled 10-20 litre tank gives far better results. Weekly water changes keep them in good colour and health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting species. The male builds a raft of bubbles at the surface, entices the female beneath it, wraps around her and collects the eggs into the nest, which he then guards alone. The female must be removed after spawning. 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Always choose calm tank mates that won't nip fins or provoke the betta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther male bettas, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, boisterous or aggressive fish, and long-finned fish like fancy guppies that a betta may mistake for a rival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as an individual adult male. 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Every betta is an individual with real personality, and at around 6–7 cm this one is a living jewel for a warm, gently filtered nano tank. Sold as the individual fish, hand-picked from our stock.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBetta splendens originates from the still and slow-moving shallows of Thailand and neighbouring Southeast Asia — rice paddies, ditches and floodplain pools that are warm, soft and often low in oxygen. To cope, the betta breathes air at the surface through a labyrinth organ, an adaptation that lets it thrive where other fish cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a halfmoon-tailed male in solid, icy white across body and fins, with the long, flowing dorsal, anal and caudal fins the strain is prized for. When displaying, the tail forms a clean half-circle. Females and short-finned forms are stockier; the long finnage here marks it as a show male.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eMales are solitary and territorial — two males will fight, and they cannot be housed together. A single male can live alone or as a centrepiece among small, peaceful, non-nippy tank mates in a larger planted tank. Avoid fin-nippers and other flashy, long-finned fish that may be mistaken for a rival.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA surface-feeding carnivore. Feed a quality betta pellet as a staple, with frozen and live treats such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp for colour and condition. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding, which fouls the water and bloats the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a heated, gently filtered tank of at least 5 L, though 20 L or more gives far better stability and room for plants. Keep the temperature at 24–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5 and soft to neutral water. Because it breathes air from the surface, always keep a lid with a small air gap above the water, and keep the surface calm. It is plant safe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting species: the male builds a raft of bubbles at the surface, entices the female beneath it in an embrace, then collects the eggs and tends the nest alone. The pair must be separated after spawning as the male guards the eggs and fry, and adults will otherwise fight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnow White Halfmoon Betta, Siamese Fighting Fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Thailand) — captive-bred strain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6–7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales solitary (will fight); females more tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 L (heated \u0026amp; lidded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 L or larger, planted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore: betta pellets, frozen and live bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to neutral, around 3–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeated, lidded nano and planted community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates (in a larger tank) include small peaceful schoolers such as ember tetras, harlequin rasboras, corydoras, kuhli loaches and snails.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with other male bettas, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, and other brightly coloured long-finned fish like guppies that may trigger aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351901913379,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232796918051,"sku":"AA2605","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"koi-crown-tail-male-fighting-fish-betta-splendens","title":"Koi Crown Tail Male Fighting Fish | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Koi Crowntail is one of the most eye-catching bettas in the hobby, pairing a marbled \"koi\" pattern of red, black, white and orange with the dramatic, spiky rays of a crowntail fin. This is a male fighting fish — bold, curious and full of personality despite reaching only about 6–7 cm. Like all bettas he is a labyrinth fish who gulps air from the surface, so he is hardy but needs a warm, calm tank with a secure lid and no open gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild Betta splendens come from the still, shallow waters of central Thailand — rice paddies, roadside ditches, floodplains and slow canals in the Chao Phraya basin. These warm, oxygen-poor waters are exactly why bettas evolved to breathe air, and modern ornamental koi strains like this one are entirely captive-bred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA crowntail carries webbing that is reduced between the fin rays, giving the tail and fins a spiky, crown-like edge. The koi colouration is a marbled patchwork that can shift over the fish's life, so no two are identical and your betta's pattern may continue to develop. Males are far larger-finned and more vividly coloured than females.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMale bettas are solitary and territorial — never house two males together, and avoid keeping a male with females except for controlled breeding. He can, however, be a peaceful centrepiece in a calm community of non-nippy, non-flashy tankmates. Watch for fin-nipping, which quickly ruins those delicate rays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBettas are carnivores and insectivores. Offer a good-quality betta pellet as a staple and supplement regularly with frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding, as bettas are prone to bloating and fussy about stale food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive him a heated, gently filtered tank of at least 20 litres with soft planting, some broad-leaved plants or a betta hammock near the surface to rest on, and calm flow — long fins tire easily in strong currents. Keep the water warm and stable, do regular partial water changes, and always cover the tank, as bettas can jump and rely on breathing warm, humid air at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBettas are bubble-nest builders. A conditioned male builds a raft of bubbles at the surface, courts the female beneath it, and tends the eggs and fry himself. 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Females are hardy and full of personality, a touch more tolerant than the males but still feisty and best watched closely in company. A labyrinth breather, she reaches around 6 cm and will thrive for years in a warm, gently-filtered, lidded tank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eBetta splendens comes from the shallow, slow-moving waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong basin — rice paddies, ditches, marshes and floodplains that are warm, still and often low in oxygen. To cope, the fish evolved a labyrinth organ that lets it gulp air from the surface. Gentle flow, soft planting and floating cover recreate this home and help her feel secure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA female showing the dense, metallic \"dragon\" white typical of platinum lines — a thick, opaque white over body and fins. Females carry shorter, neater fins than males and often reveal a small white \"egg spot\" when mature. The clean colour is best displayed over a darker substrate and with a varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eFemales are more tolerant than males but by no means meek — kept together they form a \"sorority\" pecking order that needs a well-planted tank, sight breaks and careful monitoring. A single female can be kept in a peaceful community of similarly-sized, non-nippy fish. Do not house with males except for supervised, temporary breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA surface-oriented carnivore and micropredator. Offer good betta pellets as a staple and supplement with frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp for colour and condition. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding, which quickly fouls the water in small tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of around 5 L for a single female, with 20 L or larger far better and essential for a sorority. Keep temperature at 24–28 °C with a reliable heater, pH 6.5–7.5 and soft to neutral water, GH around 5–20 dGH. Being a labyrinth fish she must be able to reach the surface to breathe, so keep the tank lidded (bettas jump) and leave a warm air gap above the water. Gentle filtration and regular water changes keep her at her best.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting species. A conditioned male builds a nest at the surface, courts the female beneath it and wraps her in an embrace to fertilise the eggs, which he then tends. The female should be removed after spawning. Breeding is rewarding but demands separate tanks, warm still water and plenty of fine-leaved cover for the fry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiamese Fighting Fish (Platinum White Dragon, female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThailand and the Mekong basin, Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeisty; females more tolerant than males\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 L (single female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore\/micropredator: betta pellets, frozen and live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to neutral, around 5–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm, planted community and species tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include small peaceful rasboras, small tetras, corydoras, kuhli loaches, otocinclus, and snails; shrimp may be kept with some risk. Other females only in a planned, well-structured sorority.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with male bettas (except supervised breeding), fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, large or aggressive fish, and very boisterous tankmates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351901978915,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232797016355,"sku":"AA2384","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Platinum_White_Dragon_Female_0ca8a2ab-44eb-42bc-8d09-fd7723cfc8ac.jpg?v=1781698538"},{"product_id":"king-koi-betta-fighting-fish-female-betta-splendens","title":"King Koi Betta Fighting Fish Female | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe King Koi Betta is a living jewel — a Siamese Fighting Fish splashed with the bold red, black, orange and white marbling of a koi carp, every fish an absolute one-off. This is a female: shorter-finned than the flamboyant males but every bit as richly patterned, and altogether more sociable. Sold as the individual female shown, hand-picked from our stock. A small, warm, gently-filtered and lidded tank will keep her at her best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetta splendens originates in the shallow, warm, still and slow-moving waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong basin — rice paddies, ditches and floodplains. These oxygen-poor waters are why the betta evolved a labyrinth organ, letting it gulp air from the surface. Wild bettas are far plainer than the spectacular aquarium strains like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis koi-patterned female wears the same marbled palette of red, orange, black, white and metallic tones, with the pattern shifting subtly over her life. Females have noticeably shorter fins and a slightly deeper, rounder body than males, and reach about 5–6 cm. As a labyrinth fish she will often be seen taking gulps of air at the surface — completely normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFemales are far more tolerant than males and don't carry the same lethal aggression, though they still have individual personalities and a pecking order. A single female suits a calm community tank; keeping several together (a \"sorority\") is possible only in a large, heavily planted tank and is best left to experienced keepers, as squabbling is common. Never house a female with a male except briefly for supervised breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore with a small appetite. Feed a good-quality betta pellet as the staple, plus frozen and live treats such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding, which fouls the water and causes bloating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive her a heated, gently-filtered, well-planted tank of at least 5 litres (bigger is better and more stable for a female, especially in a group), kept warm and calm — bettas dislike strong current. A snug lid is essential, as they can jump and need a warm, humid layer of air above the water for the labyrinth organ. Soft to neutral, warm water and regular small water changes keep her healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting labyrinth fish. The male builds a raft of bubbles at the surface and entices the female beneath it; after spawning the male tends the eggs and fry, and the female should be removed. Pairs must be introduced carefully and conditioned well beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKing Koi Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish), female\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThailand \/ Mekong basin, Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-peaceful (females more tolerant than males)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres (heated \u0026amp; lidded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore (betta pellet, frozen and live foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–15 dGH (soft to neutral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeated, lidded nano and calm community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (appreciates dense planting)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, short-finned community fish — small rasboras, ember tetras, corydoras, kuhli loaches, snails and shrimp in a calm, planted tank. Females mix more readily than males.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdult male bettas (except for supervised breeding), fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, and boisterous or aggressive species that will stress her.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351902011683,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232797049123,"sku":"BA8092","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"hellboy-fighting-fish-male-betta-splendens","title":"HellBoy Fighting Fish Male | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe HellBoy is a fiery male Siamese Fighting Fish, drenched in deep, glowing red with a bold, individual character all its own. Every betta is unique, and this hot-red form makes a striking solo centrepiece. Reaching around 6–7 cm, it needs a warm, gently filtered, lidded tank of its own to thrive for years. Sold as an individual, hand-picked adult male.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetta splendens originates from the shallow, warm, still and slow-moving waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong basin — rice paddies, floodplains and roadside ditches. These oxygen-poor waters are why the betta evolved a labyrinth organ to breathe air directly from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe HellBoy male shows the classic betta shape with flowing fins and an intense, saturated red body and finnage. Colour can deepen or shift a little as the fish matures, and no two individuals are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are territorial and will fight other males to the death, so they must always be kept alone. Do not house two males together, or with other bright, long-finned fish that trigger flaring. A single male may share a larger tank with very peaceful, non-nippy tankmates, though many bettas do best solo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore. Feed a quality betta pellet as a staple with frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts to avoid bloat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a heated, gently filtered, planted tank of at least 5 litres — ideally 20 litres or more — at a warm 24–28 °C. As a labyrinth breather it must be able to reach the surface, so a secure lid with a small air gap above the water is essential; bettas can jump. Avoid strong flow, which tires the long fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting labyrinth fish. The male builds a bubble raft at the surface, coaxes the female beneath it, wraps around her to fertilise the eggs, and then tends them alone. 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If housed in a larger community, choose calm, non-nippy species such as small rasboras, Corydoras, Otocinclus, Kuhli loaches and snails. Shrimp may be eaten by some individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther male bettas (never), fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, and other bright, long-finned fish like guppies that provoke aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351902044451,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232797114659,"sku":"BA8088","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"yellow-tiger-plakat-male-betta-splendens","title":"Yellow Tiger Plakat Male | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Tiger Plakat Male is a short-finned Siamese Fighting Fish flaring a bold yellow tiger pattern found on no other fish. Plakats are the classic \"fighting\" form — muscular, agile swimmers with short, sturdy fins and huge personality. Sold as a single hand-picked adult male, reaching around 5-6cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetta splendens comes from the shallow, still and slow-moving waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong basin, including rice paddies, floodplains, ditches and sluggish ponds. These warm, oxygen-poor waters are why the betta evolved a labyrinth organ to breathe air from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plakat (short-finned) male with a compact, powerful body and short, tidy fins that make him a stronger swimmer than long-finned show bettas. The tiger pattern shows bold, marbled yellow striping over a darker base, with colour deepening dramatically when he flares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales are solitary and will fight other males, often fatally, so keep only one male per tank. He can sometimes share a peaceful community with calm, non-nippy fish, and his short plakat fins make him less of a fin-nipping target than long-finned bettas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnivore. Feed a quality betta pellet as the staple, supplemented with frozen or live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Offer small amounts and avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a labyrinth breather he must always be able to reach the surface for air, so keep a lid with a warm air gap above the water rather than sealing the tank. A heated tank of at least 5 litres will keep one betta, though 15-20 litres or more gives far better stability and enrichment. Keep temperature at 24-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5 and soft to moderately hard water, with gentle flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBettas are bubble-nest builders. The male blows a raft of bubbles at the surface, embraces the female beneath it and tends the eggs and fry himself. Pairs must be introduced carefully and the female removed after spawning, as the male can become aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiamese Fighting Fish (Yellow Tiger Plakat, male)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThailand and the Mekong basin (South-East Asia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5-6cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales solitary (will fight); females more tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres (heated and lidded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-20 litres or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore: betta pellets, live and frozen bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0-7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately hard, around 5-20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeated, lidded nano and planted tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, non-nippy fish such as small rasboras, ember tetras, corydoras, kuhli loaches and otocinclus. Many keepers prefer to house a male betta alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther male bettas, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, bright long-finned fish like guppies, and large or aggressive species. 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She is offered for sale as a single, individually selected fish, destined for a warm, softly filtered aquarium with a secure lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, Betta splendens is found across Thailand and neighbouring parts of Southeast Asia, living in warm, shallow, slow-moving water such as rice paddies, roadside ditches, floodplains and marshy backwaters. Oxygen levels in these habitats are often low, which is why the species developed the ability to gulp air at the surface rather than relying solely on its gills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a female, so the fins are noticeably shorter and neater than a male's flowing tail, but she loses nothing in the way of colour. The \"samurai\" pattern covers her body in a striking contrast of crisp metallic white and dense, armour-like black, giving her the look of a tiny plated warrior gliding through the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFemales are generally more tolerant of other fish than males, though they can still be territorial, especially toward other bettas or fish with bright colours and flowing fins that might be mistaken for a rival. Best kept alone or in a well-planted community of calm, similarly sized fish; avoid fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, which will shred her fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA committed carnivore in the wild, hunting insects and larvae at the water's surface. In the aquarium, offer a high-quality betta pellet as a staple, supplemented with occasional frozen or live foods such as bloodworm, brine shrimp or daphnia to keep her colour and condition at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeeds a minimum of 20 litres with gentle filtration, as bettas dislike strong current. Keep the water warm and stable, and always provide a tight-fitting lid, since bettas are accomplished jumpers. Soft plants such as Java fern or silk plants, rather than sharp plastic ones, help protect her delicate fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetta splendens is a bubble-nest builder, though it is typically the male that constructs the nest and cares for the eggs and fry after spawning. Breeding requires a dedicated setup with a compatible male, careful introduction to avoid injury, and separation of the female once spawning is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack And White Samurai Female Fighting Fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThailand and Southeast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-7cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-aggressive (females more tolerant than males)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40L+ for a community setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5-7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividual display or calm community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo (freshwater species)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, calm community fish such as corydoras, small tetras, snails and shrimp, kept in a tank large enough to give her space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid other bettas, fin-nipping fish such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, and other brightly coloured or long-finned fish that may trigger territorial aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351902109987,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232797180195,"sku":"BA8087","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"nemo-male-fish-betta-splendens","title":"Nemo Male Fish | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vivid multicolour 'Nemo' male betta in marbled red, orange, black and blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Siamese Fighting Fish is one of the aquarium's true living jewels — every fish is an individual with real personality, flaring colour and finnage no other fish can match. Males must be kept on their own, but given a warm, gently-filtered, lidded tank a betta will dazzle for years. Sold as an individual adult fish, hand-picked from our stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild \u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e come from the still, shallow, often oxygen-poor waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong basin — rice paddies, roadside ditches, floodplains and slow marginal pools thick with vegetation. To survive there they evolved a labyrinth organ that lets them gulp air straight from the surface, which is why a betta must always have access to the water's surface and a warm, draught-free room above the tank. Aquarium bettas are many generations captive-bred, but they still expect warm, calm, gently-filtered water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Nemo' bettas wear a bold koi-like patchwork of red, orange, black and blue, frequently marbled with white or yellow, and every fish is one of a kind. This male carries the fuller fins and more intense flaring display of the sex. As a male he must be housed alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the fish the trade nicknames the Siamese Fighting Fish for good reason: two males will fight, sometimes to serious injury, so males are always kept one to a tank. Females are more tolerant and can occasionally be kept in a well-planned 'sorority' in a larger, heavily-planted tank, though this still needs careful watching. Bettas can share a peaceful community with small, non-nippy, non-flashy tankmates, but they should never be housed with fin-nippers or other long-finned fish. Keep the tank lidded — bettas are accomplished jumpers and rely on breathing warm surface air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBettas are carnivores with a taste for small meaty foods. Feed a good-quality betta pellet as the staple and supplement with frozen or live bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp and mosquito larvae. Feed small amounts once or twice a day and avoid overfeeding, as uneaten food quickly fouls a small tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a heated (24–28 °C), gently-filtered, lidded tank of at least 5 litres, though 20 litres or more makes for a far healthier, more stable home. Bettas dislike strong currents, so use a gentle filter and soft planting. Keep water clean with regular partial changes; poor water quality and chills are the most common causes of fin problems and lethargy. A pH of 6.5–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water suits them well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are bubble-nest builders: a conditioned male blows a raft of bubbles at the surface, entices the female beneath it in an embrace, then collects the eggs and tends the nest alone. The pair should be separated after spawning, and the male removed once the fry are free-swimming. Breeding is achievable but demands careful conditioning, warm shallow water and plenty of infusoria-grade first foods for the tiny fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNemo Male Fighting Fish (Siamese Fighting Fish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Mekong basin, Thailand); this fish is captive-bred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6–7 cm including the fins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales solitary and aggressive; females more tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres (absolute minimum for a single betta)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 litres or more, heated and lidded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore (insectivore)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–20 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners; heated nano and community tanks (male alone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall peaceful schooling fish (ember tetras, harlequin rasboras, kuhli loaches), corydoras, snails and shrimp (with some risk). Best judged individually — some bettas simply prefer to live alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther male bettas, fin-nippers (tiger barbs, serpae tetras), other long-finned or brightly-coloured fish that trigger aggression, and large or boisterous cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351902142755,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232797212963,"sku":"BA8085","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"nemo-female-fish-betta-splendens","title":"Nemo Female Fish | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA vivid multicolour 'Nemo' female betta in marbled red, orange, black and blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Siamese Fighting Fish is one of the aquarium's true living jewels — every fish is an individual with real personality, flaring colour and finnage no other fish can match. Males must be kept on their own, but given a warm, gently-filtered, lidded tank a betta will dazzle for years. Sold as an individual adult fish, hand-picked from our stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild \u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e come from the still, shallow, often oxygen-poor waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong basin — rice paddies, roadside ditches, floodplains and slow marginal pools thick with vegetation. To survive there they evolved a labyrinth organ that lets them gulp air straight from the surface, which is why a betta must always have access to the water's surface and a warm, draught-free room above the tank. Aquarium bettas are many generations captive-bred, but they still expect warm, calm, gently-filtered water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Nemo' bettas carry a bold koi-like patchwork of red, orange, black and blue, often with flecks of white or yellow, and no two are identically marked. As a female she is shorter-finned and rounder-bodied than the male, with her own splash of colour. Females are generally more tolerant of company than males, but each still has her own temperament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the fish the trade nicknames the Siamese Fighting Fish for good reason: two males will fight, sometimes to serious injury, so males are always kept one to a tank. Females are more tolerant and can occasionally be kept in a well-planned 'sorority' in a larger, heavily-planted tank, though this still needs careful watching. Bettas can share a peaceful community with small, non-nippy, non-flashy tankmates, but they should never be housed with fin-nippers or other long-finned fish. Keep the tank lidded — bettas are accomplished jumpers and rely on breathing warm surface air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBettas are carnivores with a taste for small meaty foods. Feed a good-quality betta pellet as the staple and supplement with frozen or live bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp and mosquito larvae. Feed small amounts once or twice a day and avoid overfeeding, as uneaten food quickly fouls a small tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a heated (24–28 °C), gently-filtered, lidded tank of at least 5 litres, though 20 litres or more makes for a far healthier, more stable home. Bettas dislike strong currents, so use a gentle filter and soft planting. Keep water clean with regular partial changes; poor water quality and chills are the most common causes of fin problems and lethargy. A pH of 6.5–7.5 and soft to moderately hard water suits them well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMales are bubble-nest builders: a conditioned male blows a raft of bubbles at the surface, entices the female beneath it in an embrace, then collects the eggs and tends the nest alone. The pair should be separated after spawning, and the male removed once the fry are free-swimming. Breeding is achievable but demands careful conditioning, warm shallow water and plenty of infusoria-grade first foods for the tiny fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNemo Female Fighting Fish (Siamese Fighting Fish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia (Mekong basin, Thailand); this fish is captive-bred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 6–7 cm including the fins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMales solitary and aggressive; females more tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 litres (absolute minimum for a single betta)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 litres or more, heated and lidded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore (insectivore)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–20 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners; heated nano and community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall peaceful schooling fish (ember tetras, harlequin rasboras, kuhli loaches), corydoras, snails and shrimp (with some risk). Best judged individually — some bettas simply prefer to live alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther bettas (unless in a carefully-managed sorority), fin-nippers (tiger barbs, serpae tetras), other long-finned or brightly-coloured fish that trigger aggression, and large or boisterous cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351902175523,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232797245731,"sku":"BA8086","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"red-white-dragon-female-fighting-fish-betta-splendens","title":"Red \u0026 White Dragon Female Fighting Fish | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning red-and-white 'Dragon' female Siamese Fighting Fish, with the thick, opaque scaling that gives the Dragon strain its jewelled, armoured look. Every betta is an individual with real personality, and females bring all the colour with a slightly calmer temperament than males. Sold as a single hand-picked fish, reaching around 6–7cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetta splendens originates from Thailand and neighbouring Southeast Asia, where wild fish live in shallow, warm, still and often oxygen-poor waters — rice paddies, ditches and floodplains. To survive there they evolved a labyrinth organ that lets them breathe air from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Dragon female shows a bold red body overlaid with crisp, metallic-white scaling, and shorter fins than a male. Females are still vividly coloured but more streamlined, and colour intensifies when they are settled or displaying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemales are more tolerant than males and cannot be housed with males except briefly for breeding. They can sometimes be kept in a carefully managed 'sorority' of several females in a large, well-planted tank, though this always carries risk and needs close monitoring. Many do best kept singly or in a peaceful community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnivore built for meaty foods. Feed a quality betta pellet as the staple, plus frozen and live foods such as bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding, as bettas are prone to bloating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a heated, gently filtered, well-planted tank of at least 5 litres (bigger is better) with a secure lid — bettas breathe from the surface and are prone to jumping, and a covered tank also keeps the surface air warm and humid to protect the labyrinth organ. Warm, stable, clean water keeps them healthy and colourful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales build a floating bubble nest and entice the female beneath it; after a wrapping embrace the male tends the eggs and fry. The female should be removed after spawning, as the male guards the nest and may turn on her. 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A managed sorority of several females needs a large, heavily planted tank and careful observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMale bettas, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs, boisterous or aggressive fish, and other long-finned or brightly coloured fish that may trigger aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351902208291,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232797311267,"sku":"BA8084","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Red_White_Dragon_Female_c86570eb-0ea1-429b-a632-7843aefdf92b.jpg?v=1781698541"},{"product_id":"koi-dumbo-betta-female-betta-splendens","title":"Koi Dumbo Betta Female | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Koi Dumbo betta female brings the marbled koi palette of red, black, orange and white together with the oversized \"elephant ear\" pectoral fins that give this strain its name. Females are shorter-finned and a touch smaller than males at around 6 cm, but they are hardy, active and full of character. As a labyrinth fish she breathes air from the surface, so she needs a warm, calm, covered tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild Betta splendens live in the still, shallow, warm waters of central Thailand — rice paddies, ditches and slow floodplain canals in the Chao Phraya basin. These oxygen-poor waters are why bettas evolved to breathe air, and ornamental dumbo koi strains are entirely captive-bred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dumbo trait produces enlarged pectoral fins that fan out as she swims, often in a contrasting shade to the marbled koi body. Female bettas have shorter fins and a slightly stockier shape than males, and typically show an egg spot (ovipositor) when mature. Koi patterning is unique to each fish and can change with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFemales are far more tolerant than males and can be kept singly in a community, or in a carefully managed \"sorority\" of five or more in a larger, well-planted tank — though sororities can still squabble and are not for beginners. They are peaceful with most non-nippy tankmates but should never be housed with a male outside of breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA carnivore and insectivore. Feed a quality betta pellet as a staple plus frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Small portions prevent bloating and keep the water clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a heated, gently filtered tank of at least 20 litres (larger for a group) with soft plants, hiding spots and gentle flow. Keep the water warm and stable with regular partial changes, and always cover the tank — bettas jump and rely on breathing the warm, humid air at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBettas are bubble-nest builders. A conditioned female is introduced to a nesting male, who fertilises the eggs and then tends the nest and fry himself; the female is removed after spawning. Breeding needs a dedicated setup and careful conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSiamese Fighting Fish (Koi Dumbo\/Elephant-Ear, female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral Thailand (Chao Phraya basin); captive-bred ornamental strain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFemales more tolerant; males solitary and aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20+ litres (single); 60+ litres for a sorority\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore\/insectivore (betta pellet, frozen and live foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–20 dGH (soft to moderately hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeated, planted community and betta-sorority tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, non-nippy companions such as Corydoras, kuhli loaches, Otocinclus, ember tetras, harlequin rasboras and snails. Females may also be kept in a managed sorority in a larger planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMale bettas (outside breeding), fin-nippers such as tiger barbs and some tetras, other brightly coloured or long-finned fish, and boisterous or aggressive species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351902241059,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232797376803,"sku":"BA8954","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"blue-and-black-samurai-male-fighting-fish-betta-splendens","title":"Blue And Black Samurai Male Fighting Fish | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue And Black Samurai is a spectacular male Siamese Fighting Fish, its dark, metallic scales shot through with deep blue in a bold samurai pattern. Every betta is an individual with its own personality, and this male will flare and display in colours and finnage no other fish can match. Sold as a single adult male, hand-picked from our stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetta splendens originates from the still and sluggish waters of Thailand and the wider Mekong basin, including rice paddies, floodplains, ditches and shallow ponds. These warm, oxygen-poor waters are why the betta evolved a labyrinth organ, allowing it to breathe air gulped from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA richly-coloured male betta patterned in metallic blue over black, with the striking scale contrast that earns the 'samurai' name. Males are more vividly coloured with fuller finnage than females. As a labyrinth fish it must always be able to reach the surface to breathe atmospheric air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales are solitary and territorial and will fight, so only one male can be kept per tank, and never with another betta. In a larger, calm aquarium a male can be kept with carefully chosen peaceful tankmates, but many keepers rightly house a betta on its own where it thrives. It will flare at its own reflection and at rivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnivore and micropredator that relishes meaty foods. Feed a good-quality betta pellet as the staple and supplement with frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Feed small amounts and avoid overfeeding, which quickly fouls a small tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive a betta a warm, gently-filtered, well-planted tank of at least 5 litres (ideally 20 litres or more) with a secure lid, leaving a small air gap above the water so it can breathe from the surface. Stable warmth of 24-28°C is essential, as bettas suffer in cool water. Gentle flow, soft to neutral water and regular small water changes keep them dazzling for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting species. The male builds a raft of bubbles at the surface, then wraps the female in an embrace beneath it, catching and placing the eggs. He guards the nest and fry alone, and the pair must be separated afterwards. 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Many keepers simply house a betta on its own, which suits it perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever keep with another betta, and avoid fin-nippers such as tiger barbs and serpae tetras, boisterous or aggressive fish, and other flashy long-finned species that may be mistaken for a rival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55351902273827,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232797409571,"sku":"AA3830","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Blue_Black_Samurai_Male_f35df29f-5ca1-4d0e-b0e7-e5e2324d9937.jpg?v=1781698491"},{"product_id":"black-and-white-samurai-halfmoon-male-betta-splendens","title":"Black And White Samurai Halfmoon Male | Betta splendens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Siamese Fighting Fish is the living jewel of the aquarium, and this Black \u0026amp; White Samurai Halfmoon male is a stunner - the bold black-and-white 'samurai' scale pattern set on fins that open to a full 180-degree semicircle when he flares. Every betta is an individual with real personality. Sold as the single hand-picked fish; he must be kept alone, as males will fight to the death with other males. A rewarding first fish given a warm, gently-filtered, lidded tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetta splendens originates from the warm, shallow, slow-moving waters of Thailand and Southeast Asia - rice paddies, floodplains, ditches and marshes. These waters are often warm and low in oxygen, which is why the betta evolved to breathe air at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Halfmoon male with a broad, flowing tail that spreads to a clean semicircle when flared, plus long anal and dorsal fins. He shows the dense metallic 'samurai' patterning of crisp white over armour-like black - selectively bred finnage and colour far beyond the wild form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales are solitary and must never be housed with another male, or with anything resembling a betta. They can be aggressive to fin-nippers and bright, flowing-finned fish, which they may attack or which may nip them. In a larger tank they can sometimes share with calm, non-nippy species, but this betta is perfectly happy alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnivore and micropredator that eats insects and larvae in the wild. Feed a quality betta pellet as the staple, supplemented with frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp. Avoid overfeeding, as bettas are prone to bloating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a labyrinth fish, the betta gulps air from the surface, so it needs access to the water's surface and a lid - both to let it breathe warm, humid air and to stop it jumping. Keep the water warm and stable with gentle filtration and no strong current. A minimum of 5 litres will do, but 20 litres or more, heated and planted, keeps him far healthier and more colourful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nesting labyrinth fish. The male builds a raft of bubbles at the surface, embraces the female beneath it, and then tends the eggs and fry alone, catching and returning any that fall. 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