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BETTA

Betta fish, infamously known as the “Fighting fish” for their hot headed nature. They are a member of the gourami family fish, native to Mekong basin of Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos.

Maintenace:

Betta fish can live in a really small and simple tank, without filtration, however they still prefer a big tank which has some caves, rocks and plants to explore.

Water conditions:

Betta fish from Saigon Aquarium accommodates well to tap water, after chlorine treatment.

Range of pH: 6.5 – 8.0

Water temperature: appx 26˚C – 28˚C

Diet:

Betta fish are carnivorous animals, eat mostly insects and insect larvae. A diet food consisting solely of plant roots may keep them alive for a while. When feed betta, should only give them as much food as they can eat in about 3 minutes. Do not feed overfeed them or leave remains in the tank as the environment will become too toxic.

Behaviour:

As both male and female bettas are very aggressive, it is hard to find a tank-mate for them. The individualists of the fish world, they are happy to live by themselves in a single tank. Females may be occasionally able to be housed together with other peaceful tank-mates.

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Mix Fancy Red Plakat

Fancy Red Plakat

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copper nemo mix 2

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Crowntail Betta

Halfmoon Betta

Halfmoon Betta

Super Color Betta

Halfmoon Betta

Dumbo Halfmoon Betta

Female Betta

Female Betta

Female Betta

Mix Color Short Betta

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Male and Female Betta

Halfmoon Betta

Red Long Betta

Red Long Betta