{"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":"BA8954-S","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}],"url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/koi-dumbo-betta-female-betta-splendens","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}