| Family: Belontidae | Water:Freshwater |
| Species: Betta splendens | Common Name: Betta or Siamese Fighting Fish |
Natural Source: Thailand, Malay Peninsula Retail Source: captive-bred Tank Habitat: require little to no decor, can be kept in aquarium as small as 1 gal., do not require filtration Water Conditions:75 - 85¼, accepts wide range in water chemistry see HBH's suggested water treatments: Bowl Prep Temperament: peaceful, good community fish, MALES ARE VERY AGGRESSIVE TO OTHER MALES Full-Grown Length: 3 inches Swimming Level: top Skill Level (1-5): easy 1 Diet: small pellets, small flake pieces, blood worms, tubiflex worms see HBH suggested food: Betta Bites Caution: male bettas will fight when kept in same aquarium, do not seal off a betta's tank as bettas breath surface air. Special Note: bettas breath air from the waters surface, they are fairly easily breed, females are distiguished by their short fins, whereas males have long flowing fins usually accompanied by spectacular coloration |
 Fitters Betta Siamese |
