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The experienced aquarists' basic rule for keeping any kind of fish (Including Anabantids) is "1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water". A fully grown female Betta splendens will be around 2 inches long. Ergo she will need a tank that will hold at least 2 gallons of water. Assuming that the tank will only be filled to within 1 inch of the top and will also have at least 1 inch of substrata (gravel), you will need a tank that has a nominal holding capacity of almost 3 gallons. Some people would advocate a smaller tank but IMO they are ill-informed and do not have the welfare of the fish foremost in their mind.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoProbably about 80% of the time the male will kill the female regardless of space. To raise the probability of success one would need to have a larger tank, around a 55g with lots of plants, hides and other fish. There is still no guarantee though I have known it to occur.
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∙ 14y agoExcluding the Caudal fin the average female Betta will grow to around 2 inches.
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What does a blue female betta fish look like?
it looks like they have a big bubble in their side
How does the female betta look when pregnant?
big around the stomach just like a human!
What does it mean if your female betta killed your male betta?
Female beta is a murderer.
How can a person tell if it is a female or a male betta?
Male betta's are more colorful then female's
How do you get betta eggs?
From a female Betta. Then the male Betta fertilizes them when they breed together.
How do i know my betta is a female?
Your betta fish is a female if she has smaller fins than an average male.
Can your male betta mate with all your female betta?
If they are not too old and the female is ready, then they will mate.
How big can a Betta get when not pregnant?
Bettas are egg layers so they do not get pregnant. A female Betta splendens will grow to around 1.5 to 1.75 inches and a male about 2 to 2.5 inches.
How does a female betta get pregnant?
She breeds with a male Betta Fish.
What is the longest a female betta should stay in with a male betta?
it depends i have a male with a female betta, in a 2.5 gallon tank,they get along, i wouldnt risk it, no
How does a female betta lay eggs?
the female betta fish are released from a vent while a male embraces her
Why did my female betta or what I think is my female betta made a bubble nest when I moved her from my community tank to her own tank do I have a female betta or a short fin male?
If you would like to know what gender your betta is, look for the egg spot. (for females) It should be a small white cloud between the head and body. If your betta has one, it's a female. If your betta doesn't have one, it's a male.
