{"product_id":"pink-valentine-koi-female-betta-betta-splendens","title":"Pink Valentine Koi Female Betta (Betta splendens)","description":"\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 Pink Valentine Koi Female Betta (\u003cem\u003eBetta splendens\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hardy, eye-catching nano fish with a soft pink, white, and metallic koi-style marble pattern that is unique to every individual. Females are a little rounder and shorter-finned than males, full of personality, and a bit easier to mix into a community. Care level is beginner. Browse our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003elive freshwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e to round out your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e because each betta is hand-picked and the koi marble pattern shifts as they grow, the exact fish you receive will vary slightly from the photo. You are welcome to choose your favorite in store.\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\u003cp\u003eBettas are tropical fish that need a heated, filtered tank with gentle flow and easy access to the surface, since they gulp air through a special labyrinth organ. A single female is happy in 5 gallons or more; small groups and sororities need a larger, heavily planted tank with lots of sight breaks. Keep the lid on, as bettas are jumpers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons for one female; 20 gallons or more for a sorority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78 to 82°F. A heater is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 6.5 to 7.5, soft to moderately hard. Keep filtration gentle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore. Feed a quality betta pellet as the staple plus frozen or freeze-dried bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia for variety and color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide live or silk plants, floating plants, and a cave or two. Resting spots near the surface and plenty of hiding places keep her calm and reduce squabbling.\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:520px;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePink Valentine Koi Betta (Female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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\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\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 to 2.25 inches\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 (single)\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\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\u003eA single female betta does great as the centerpiece of a peaceful community tank. Good tankmates include small peaceful schooling fish, corydoras catfish, kuhli loaches, otocinclus, nerite snails, and (with a watchful eye) Amano or cherry shrimp. Avoid known fin-nippers like tiger barbs, keep her away from male bettas, and skip large or aggressive cichlids. If you want to keep several females together as a sorority, plan on a group of five or more in a larger, densely planted tank so aggression is spread out.\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\/new-life-spectrum-betta-semi-floating-pellet\"\u003eNew Life Spectrum Betta Semi-Floating Pellet\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-nutridiet-betta-w-probiotics-30g\"\u003eSeachem NutriDiet Betta with Probiotics\u003c\/a\u003e as a staple food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e to dechlorinate every water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-dark-rock-cave-aquarium-hide-bettas-shrimp-plecos\"\u003eHikari Dark Rock Cave\u003c\/a\u003e and live \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eaquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e for cover and resting spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with peaceful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003ecommunity tankmates\u003c\/a\u003e from our freshwater fish selection.\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 keep two female bettas together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly as part of a proper sorority of five or more in a large, heavily planted tank. Keeping just two or three often leads to bullying. A single female is the easiest, safest option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes she need a heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Bettas are tropical and need stable water in the upper 70s. A small adjustable heater is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill her colors stay the same?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKoi and marble bettas are known for shifting patterns. Her pink, white, and dark markings may move and change as she matures, which is part of the fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size tank does she really need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFive gallons is a comfortable minimum for one female, with a heater, filter, and lid. Bigger is always better and makes water quality easier to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48848432529627,"sku":"FW1-F4408","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_bb04c5e5-ea64-4511-8a33-3f8080c0ee06.png?v=1780772638","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pink-valentine-koi-female-betta-betta-splendens","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}