{"product_id":"female-betta-assorted-colors-betta-splendens-freshwater","title":"Female Betta — Assorted Colors (Betta splendens) | Live Freshwater Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring home a vibrant \u003cstrong\u003efemale Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e) 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003elive freshwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e at Squeaky's Aquatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-gallon minimum for a single female; 10–20 gallons heavily planted for a sorority of 5 or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76–82°F. Bettas are tropical — a steady heater is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–20 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle flow. A sponge filter or low-flow internal filter is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDécor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live or silk plants, smooth driftwood, and multiple caves or hides break up sight lines and reduce stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — bettas are skilled jumpers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore. Feed a high-quality betta pellet daily, with frozen or freeze-dried bloodworms, brine shrimp, or daphnia 2–3 times per week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFemale Betta (Assorted Colors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOsphronemidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSoutheast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2–4 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2–2.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemale 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pink-lady-nerite-snail-clithon-sowerbyanum-freshwater-algae-eating-snail\"\u003enerite snails\u003c\/a\u003e, peaceful corydoras, kuhli loaches, ember tetras, harlequin rasboras, and otocinclus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003edwarf shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e may be eaten — amano shrimp are a safer bet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e male bettas (will harass females outside breeding), guppies and other long-finned fish, fin nippers like tiger barbs and serpae tetras, and aggressive cichlids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/new-life-spectrum-betta-semi-floating-pellet\"\u003eNew Life Spectrum Betta Semi-Floating Pellet\u003c\/a\u003e — staple daily food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-nutridiet-betta-w-probiotics-30g\"\u003eSeachem NutriDiet Betta w\/ Probiotics\u003c\/a\u003e — gut health support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-water-conditioner-100ml\"\u003eSeachem Prime Water Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e — dechlorinator for every water change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-pisces-25w-nano-aquarium-heater\"\u003eAquatop Pisces 25W Nano Heater\u003c\/a\u003e — perfect for 5–10 gallon betta setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-dark-rock-cave-aquarium-hide-bettas-shrimp-plecos\"\u003eHikari Dark Rock Cave\u003c\/a\u003e — hiding spot every betta appreciates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this listed as \"Assorted\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep a female betta with a male?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly briefly for breeding under controlled conditions. Long-term cohabitation almost always ends in stress or injury for the female.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo female bettas need a heater and filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They are tropical fish and need a heated, filtered tank of at least 5 gallons — not a bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my female betta flare like a male?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSometimes! Females flare to establish dominance, especially in sororities. They typically have shorter fins and slightly less dramatic displays than males.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48077649215707,"sku":"FW1-F1056","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_77208fdb-d98e-4546-a236-088615b22f40.png?v=1766503588","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/female-betta-assorted-colors-betta-splendens-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}