Female Betta — Assorted Colors (Betta splendens) | Live Freshwater Fish

Bring home a vibrant female Betta (Betta splendens) in our hand-picked assorted color mix. Females are active, curious, and often a bit easier-going than males — perfect for hobbyists who want betta personality with a little more flexibility for community-tank pairings. Each one is a one-of-a-kind pick from our shop, so colors and patterns vary. Browse all live freshwater fish at Squeaky's Aquatics.

Care Guide

• Tank Size: 5-gallon minimum for a single female; 10–20 gallons heavily planted for a sorority of 5 or more.
• Water Temperature: 76–82°F. Bettas are tropical — a steady heater is required.
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Hardness: 5–20 dGH
• Filtration: Gentle flow. A sponge filter or low-flow internal filter is ideal.
• Décor: Live or silk plants, smooth driftwood, and multiple caves or hides break up sight lines and reduce stress.
• Lid Required: Yes — bettas are skilled jumpers.
• Diet: Carnivore. Feed a high-quality betta pellet daily, with frozen or freeze-dried bloodworms, brine shrimp, or daphnia 2–3 times per week.

Specifications

Compatibility

Female bettas are generally calmer than males but still have personality. A single female does well alone or in a peaceful community tank. Sororities (groups of 5+ females) can work in well-planted 20-gallon-plus tanks, but require careful monitoring — individual temperament varies and re-homing the rare bully may be necessary.

• Good tank mates: nerite snails, peaceful corydoras, kuhli loaches, ember tetras, harlequin rasboras, and otocinclus.
• Caution: dwarf shrimp may be eaten — amano shrimp are a safer bet.
• Avoid: male bettas (will harass females outside breeding), guppies and other long-finned fish, fin nippers like tiger barbs and serpae tetras, and aggressive cichlids.

Recommended Foods & Supplies

• New Life Spectrum Betta Semi-Floating Pellet — staple daily food
• Seachem NutriDiet Betta w/ Probiotics — gut health support
• Seachem Prime Water Conditioner — dechlorinator for every water change
• Aquatop Pisces 25W Nano Heater — perfect for 5–10 gallon betta setups
• Hikari Dark Rock Cave — hiding spot every betta appreciates

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this listed as "Assorted"?
Each female is a one-of-a-kind pick — colors, finnage, and patterns vary. We choose a healthy, vibrant fish from our current stock when you place your order or come in.

Can I keep a female betta with a male?
Only briefly for breeding under controlled conditions. Long-term cohabitation almost always ends in stress or injury for the female.

Do female bettas need a heater and filter?
Yes. They are tropical fish and need a heated, filtered tank of at least 5 gallons — not a bowl.

Will my female betta flare like a male?
Sometimes! Females flare to establish dominance, especially in sororities. They typically have shorter fins and slightly less dramatic displays than males.