{"product_id":"male-betta-assorted-colors-betta-splendens-freshwater","title":"Male Betta, Assorted Colors (Betta splendens)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMale Betta\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e), also called the Siamese fighting fish, is the classic betta: long, flowing veiltail fins, bold color, and a personality far bigger than his size. He learns who feeds him, greets you at the glass, flares to show off, and builds bubble nests at the surface when he is happy and settled. This listing is our everyday assorted male in the traditional veiltail fin type, so colors range across reds, blues, purples, whites, and multicolor fish depending on what is in the tank that week. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to set up his home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne male betta per tank, always.\u003c\/strong\u003e Male bettas are territorial and will fight another male until one is badly hurt or killed. Keep him on his own, or with a few small, peaceful tank mates in a larger tank, but never with another male betta.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eAbout the Assortment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery male in this mix is an individual, so the fish you take home will not match the listing photo exactly. Colors and patterns vary from batch to batch, and many bettas keep shifting color as they mature. If you would like to choose him yourself, stop by and we are happy to show you the males we have and help you pick one you love. Looking for a specific fin type or color? Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\/fam-betta\"\u003eall of our bettas\u003c\/a\u003e, including named varieties like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dumbo-ear-half-moon-male-betta-betta-splendens-freshwater\"\u003eDumbo Ear Half-Moon Male\u003c\/a\u003e and our one-of-a-kind WYSIWYG males. Want a female instead? See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/female-betta-assorted-colors-betta-splendens-freshwater\"\u003eFemale Betta, Assorted Colors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons or larger with a filter and a lid. Bettas can jump, and a bigger tank stays warmer and cleaner, which keeps him healthier and more active than a small bowl ever will.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bettas are tropical fish. Hold the water at 78 to 82°F with an adjustable heater such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-pisces-25w-nano-aquarium-heater\"\u003eAquatop Pisces 25W\u003c\/a\u003e. Cold water makes them sluggish and prone to illness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Those long fins catch current, so use a gentle filter or a sponge filter. If he struggles to swim or hides from the outflow, baffle it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Change about 25 percent of the water each week and treat new water with a dechlorinator like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-betta-basics\"\u003eSeachem Betta Basics\u003c\/a\u003e. Match the temperature when you refill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e A carnivore with a small stomach. Feed a few betta pellets once or twice a day, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-betta-bio-gold\"\u003eHikari Betta Bio-Gold\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-bug-bites-betta-formula\"\u003eFluval Bug Bites Betta Formula\u003c\/a\u003e, and offer frozen or freeze-dried bloodworms and brine shrimp as treats. Overfeeding causes bloating, so less is more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose live plants or soft silk plants and smooth caves. Sharp plastic plants tear long fins. Bettas love a resting spot near the surface, like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-betta-floating-lounge\"\u003eZooMed Betta Floating Lounge\u003c\/a\u003e, and dried almond leaves add soft tannins they enjoy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMale Betta, Siamese Fighting Fish, Veiltail Betta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAssorted colors, veiltail fin type, not selectable online\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSemi-aggressive, never with another male betta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 2.5 to 3 inches including fins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5 gallons, heated and filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e78 to 82°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.5 to 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore, betta pellets and frozen or freeze-dried foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3 to 5 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCaptive bred, typically on Thai betta farms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup at Squeaky's Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving alone is the simplest and safest setup for a male betta. In a planted tank of 10 gallons or more, many males share space peacefully with small, calm fish and invertebrates that stay out of his way, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ember-tetra-hyphessobrycon-amandae-freshwater\"\u003eEmber Tetras\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/kubotai-rasbora-microdevario-kubotai-freshwater\"\u003eKubotai Rasboras\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-kuhli-loach-pangio-oblonga-freshwater\"\u003eBlack Kuhli Loach\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pink-lady-nerite-snail-clithon-sowerbyanum-freshwater-algae-eating-snail\"\u003enerite snails\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/amano-shrimp-caridina-multidentata-freshwater\"\u003eAmano shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid fin nippers like tiger barbs and serpae tetras, other bettas, gouramis, and showy long-finned fish such as fancy guppies, which he may see as rivals. Every betta has his own temperament, so watch closely for the first few days and have a backup plan if he turns out to be a loner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-betta-bio-gold\"\u003eHikari Betta Bio-Gold\u003c\/a\u003e, a color-enhancing staple pellet sized for bettas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-bug-bites-betta-formula\"\u003eFluval Bug Bites Betta Formula\u003c\/a\u003e, insect-based pellets for variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-betta-freeze-dried-bloodworms\"\u003eFluval Betta Freeze-Dried Bloodworms\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-bio-pure-frozen-brine-shrimp\"\u003eHikari Bio-Pure Frozen Brine Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e as treats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-betta-basics\"\u003eSeachem Betta Basics\u003c\/a\u003e water conditioner and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-pisces-25w-nano-aquarium-heater\"\u003eAquatop Pisces 25W\u003c\/a\u003e heater\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 and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-betta-tropical-almond-leaves-10-pack\"\u003eFluval Betta Tropical Almond Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e for cover and soft tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I pick his color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot online. This is an assorted listing, so colors vary and we choose a healthy, active male for you. If you want to pick him yourself, visit the store and we will show you the males in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan two male bettas live together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Two males in the same tank will fight, often to the death. Divided tanks only work with a solid, gap-free divider, and even then many males stay stressed seeing each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan he live with a female betta?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot long term. Males and females are only put together briefly for breeding, under close watch. Kept together full time, one usually ends up injured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes he really need a heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Bettas are tropical fish and do best at 78 to 82°F. Most homes run cooler than that, and a cold betta becomes lethargic and more prone to disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is he making bubbles at the surface?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is a bubble nest. Males build them when they feel comfortable and healthy, even with no female around. It is a good sign, so leave it be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does he flare at the glass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlaring is how a male shows off and warns off rivals, including his own reflection. A little flaring is normal and healthy. If he does it constantly, a background on the back and sides of the tank cuts down the reflections he sees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48113472012507,"sku":"FW1-F1057","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/male-betta-assorted-colors-veiltail.jpg?v=1791311921","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/male-betta-assorted-colors-betta-splendens-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}