Betta's
Animal Information
Kingdom: Animalia
Class: Actinopterygii
Family: Osphronemidae
Gender: Male has extended fins, but the female has sorter, rounder fins
Care Information
Type of Water: Freshwater
Origin: Thailand
Breeding Type: Egg Layer (Male will build bubble nest for female to lay her eggs. Eggs will hatch in about 24 hours prior)
Fish Assist's Level of Difficulty: Beginner (Fish Assist Recommends this fish for beginners)
Compatibility: (SA)(A) Female Betta's can be placed in a peaceful community setting; although, it is recommended not to have fin-nipping fish such as Barbs. Males however cannot, and must be kept by themselves (one per tank).
Size: 2.5"
Tank Setup
Requirements: Low
Swimming Level (In tank): All
Plantation and Décor: Light
Minimum Tank Size: 2+ Gallon(s)
Temperature: 65-82 Degrees Fahrenheit (It is not required but recommended that they are kept at 72-82 Degrees Fahrenheit)
Extra
Did you know that Bettas are among the only fish that can breathe outside of water? An extra special set of gills on this fish allow it to survive in areas of minimal oxygen.
Before purchasing, contact your local pet store and ask an associate if this type is right for you.
Kingdom: Animalia
Class: Actinopterygii
Family: Osphronemidae
Gender: Male has extended fins, but the female has sorter, rounder fins
Care Information
Type of Water: Freshwater
Origin: Thailand
Breeding Type: Egg Layer (Male will build bubble nest for female to lay her eggs. Eggs will hatch in about 24 hours prior)
Fish Assist's Level of Difficulty: Beginner (Fish Assist Recommends this fish for beginners)
Compatibility: (SA)(A) Female Betta's can be placed in a peaceful community setting; although, it is recommended not to have fin-nipping fish such as Barbs. Males however cannot, and must be kept by themselves (one per tank).
Size: 2.5"
Tank Setup
Requirements: Low
Swimming Level (In tank): All
Plantation and Décor: Light
Minimum Tank Size: 2+ Gallon(s)
Temperature: 65-82 Degrees Fahrenheit (It is not required but recommended that they are kept at 72-82 Degrees Fahrenheit)
Extra
Did you know that Bettas are among the only fish that can breathe outside of water? An extra special set of gills on this fish allow it to survive in areas of minimal oxygen.
Before purchasing, contact your local pet store and ask an associate if this type is right for you.
Diseases
Fin Rot
Fin rot is most likely not going to occur in well kept aquariums. Fin rot is caused by an excess amount of bacteria in the aquarium that should have normally been taken care of with weekly water changes. Symptoms are violent on the fish including blood streaked and ragged fins and will eventually eat away the whole fin of the sick fish. Treatment can be found most local pet stores.
Occurrence: Low.
Deadly? Yes.
Contagious? Yes.
Treatment Available? Yes.
Fish Assist Problem Code: 4
Occurrence: Low.
Deadly? Yes.
Contagious? Yes.
Treatment Available? Yes.
Fish Assist Problem Code: 4
Velvet
Velvet is very similar to white spot disease, the only difference is the spots are more like a sprinkling white/grayish flour as opposed to white spot's that look like sugar grains. Velvet is caused by poor aquarium water quality which allow the build-up of nitrates and ammonia. Treatment can be found at most local pet stores and should be treated immediately.
Occurrence: High.
Deadly? Yes.
Contagious? No.
Treatment Available? Yes.
Fish Assist Problem Code:1
Occurrence: High.
Deadly? Yes.
Contagious? No.
Treatment Available? Yes.
Fish Assist Problem Code:1
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This article is about Betta's Tropical Fish. In "Diseases" section: this sections simple referrers to most common disease found in this tropical fish species, it does not discontinue the idea or possibility of additional diseases infecting this fish type.