{"title":"Betta Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetta fish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Siamese fighting fish, are famous for their brilliant colors, flowing fins, and bold personalities. Native to the shallow, plant-filled waters of Southeast Asia, bettas are curious, intelligent fish that thrive in a well-planted tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePopular Betta Types\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalfmoon\u003c\/strong\u003e – a wide tail that spreads into a full half-circle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlakat\u003c\/strong\u003e – short, sturdy fins and an active swimming style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrowntail\u003c\/strong\u003e – spiky, crown-like fin rays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKoi Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e – marbled koi-style patterns that can shift over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Bettas Love a Planted Tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, bettas live among dense vegetation, so live plants help them feel secure and show their best colors. Broad leaves like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/anubias-barteri-coffeefolia\"\u003eAnubias\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/java-fern-microsorum-pteropus\"\u003eJava Fern\u003c\/a\u003e give them resting spots near the surface, while floating plants such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-root-floater-live-aquarium-plant\"\u003eRed Root Floaters\u003c\/a\u003e soften the light. See our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog-posts\/best-live-plants-for-betta-fish\"\u003ethe best live plants for betta fish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78–80°F, so a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog-posts\/nano-tank-heater-guide\"\u003eheater\u003c\/a\u003e is needed in most homes (check it with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/waterproof-aquarium-thermometer-3d\"\u003ethermometer\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons or larger, with a secure lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface access:\u003c\/strong\u003e bettas breathe air from the surface, so leave a small gap below the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e gentle flow, such as a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/biochemical-sponge-filter\"\u003esponge filter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e one male per tank; never keep two males together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2.5–3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 years with good care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair your betta with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aquarium-plants\"\u003elive aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a vibrant, natural home.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7552\/3909\/collections\/Vibrant_Red_Betta_in_Planted_Aquarium.png?v=1790850219","url":"https:\/\/plantedpro.com\/collections\/betta-fish.oembed","provider":"PlantedPro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}