Betta Fish
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Shop live Betta Fish (Siamese Fighting Fish) in a stunning array of colors, tail types, and patterns. From classic Veiltails and vibrant Halfmoons to rare Plakats and Crowntails, our bettas are hand-selected for color, health, and form. Perfect for nano tanks, desktop aquariums, and planted setups.
Why choose our Betta Fish?
- Incredible variety: dozens of colors and fin types including Halfmoon, Crowntail, Plakat, Veiltail, and more.
- Beginner-friendly: low-maintenance, hardy, and adaptable to small aquariums (5+ gallons recommended).
- WYSIWYG Betta: all our bettas with number tag ( # ) are exact fish, photos are taken with phone upload directly with no edit. We use strong light and clear photo tank to provide best photo quality.
- Show-quality fish: hand-picked for vibrant color and healthy finnage.
All fish ship with live arrival guarantee. Bettas do best in heated, filtered aquariums with gentle flow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Male bettas should be kept alone as they are aggressive toward other males and sometimes females. Good tankmates include peaceful bottom dwellers like corydoras, small schooling fish like neon tetras, and snails. Always monitor for aggression when introducing tankmates.
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A minimum of 5 gallons is recommended for a single betta. Larger tanks (10+ gallons) provide more stable water conditions, more swimming space, and a healthier, happier fish.
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Yes. Bettas are tropical fish and need water temperatures between 76–82°F (24–28°C), so a heater is essential. A gentle filter (like a sponge filter) keeps water clean without creating strong currents that stress bettas.
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With proper care, betta fish typically live 3–5 years. Some well-cared-for bettas have been known to live even longer. A clean tank, balanced diet, and stable water parameters are key to a long, healthy life.
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Bettas are carnivores and thrive on a protein-rich diet. Feed them high-quality betta pellets as a staple, supplemented with live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia 2–3 times per week.
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Feed your betta once or twice daily, offering only what they can consume in 2–3 minutes. Overfeeding leads to bloating and poor water quality. It's also healthy to fast your betta one day per week.
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Bubble nests are a sign of a happy, healthy male betta! Males build bubble nests instinctively as part of their breeding behavior. It means your betta is comfortable and content in his environment.
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Yes! Bettas are surprisingly intelligent and can recognize their owners over time. Many bettas will swim to the front of the tank when their owner approaches and even learn to follow a finger along the glass.
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Bettas prefer a pH of 6.5–7.5, water temperature of 76–82°F (24–28°C), and low ammonia and nitrite levels (ideally 0 ppm). Regular water changes of 25–30% weekly help maintain a healthy environment.
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Yes! All our live betta fish are covered by our live arrival guarantee. We ship fast across the US with heat or cold packs as needed to ensure your betta arrives healthy, vibrant, and ready for their new home.