Veiltail Betta - Betta splendens - Female

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SKU: 208147
Manufacturer: That Fish Place
MPN: F90 0022 0561

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There are many names for the particular betta color patterns but most are variations of blue and/or red colors. Fish pictured here are representative only. If you are looking for a specific coloration, contact a livestock department representative or simply allow us to choose one of our favorites for you!

Veiltail Bettas are not often known as Veiltail Bettas. This is the kind you'll most often encounter and that most people are familiar with as the "Siamese Fighting Fish". The fins are very long and the tail is long and droopy. When the betta flares, the top half and bottom half are not symmetrical. Males are typically more colorful and brightly colored than females, and females usually have shorter fins.

Bettas are one of the most beautiful of all the anabantoids (gouramis, or "air-breathers"). Their ability to breathe air directly from the atmosphere enables them to live in the stagnant pools and puddles in which they naturally occur.

Bettas have evolved a very intense territorial aggression to the point where they are best kept by themselves. They do not tolerate other males and females are only tolerated when breeding. This natural behavior and their ability to breathe atmospheric air makes them ideal for keeping in bowls and small aquaria. As long as the water is kept relatively warm and is changed regularly, they do very well.

Bettas are carnivorous fish and must be fed meaty foods. There are many special prepared Betta diets (flake/pellet) that are excellent foods. Blood worms, brine shrimp, and plankton are also excellent as treats. Keep in mind that a betta has a stomach about the size of it's eye. It should be fed an eyeful every day to maintain it's shape and health.


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Specifications

Specifications
MPN
F90 0022 0561
Manufacturer
That Fish Place
Common NameVeiltail Betta - Female
Scientific NameBetta splendens
OriginAsia
Max Size (in inches)2.5
Community SafeNo
pH Range6.5-7.6
DietCarnivore
Min Tank Size (in gallons)3
Temperature Range76-80
DifficultyEasy
Internal Id
14670

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Female Betta

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I just bought a female betta today. This is the first female that I have owned, but I have 2 males right now and have had at least 5 or 6 more in the past. Her name is Jenny and she is very docile. She hasn't bothered any of her tank mates so far. The male I have in the 60 gallon hex doesn't like her very much, but he's a wimp. He will follow her around and flare at her, but the second she turns around to face him, he's flying off in another direction. She has brown and gray alternating stripes with the tips of her fins and tail being red, blue, and green. I hope that she will get more color now that she is out of the tiny cup she was in. This is a very good fish to have, but if you are going to keep one, make sure you do your research because all fish deserve to go to good homes!

Not community safe?

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I got three female bettas in a community 55 gallon aquarium with guppies, assorted tetras, mollies, and even 3 goldfish. no issues with agression. the females flared at each other for the first day or so but everybody seems to get along fine