i was wondering how big can a male betta get? i've tried searching the net to see if there was one as big as him, but can never find out. i've heard about 2 inches, but hes way bigger than that. he is also a crowntail...does the crowntail tend to be big?
2007-03-18 05:00:14 · 7 answers · asked by jamie 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Between 2 and 3 inches.
2007-03-18 07:56:23 · answer #1 · answered by > 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scientific Name : Betta splendens
Common Names : Betta, Siamese Fighting Fish
Betta Splendens Care Level : Easy, excellent fish that is good for freshwater beginners
Size : 2.5 inches (6 cm)
pH : 6 - 7.5
Temperature : 70°F - 85°F (21°C - 29°C)
Water Hardness : 5° to 20° dH,
Life span : 2 - 3 years, possibly longer
Origin / Habitat : Thailand
Temperament / Behavior : Peaceful if given the right tank mates. They will become aggressive with other Bettas. They may also become aggressive towards other tropical fish with large fins such as guppies, angelfish and others.
Breeding Bettas / Mating / Reproduction : Can be difficult since the male will fight the female if not introduced at the right time. For more information please read the breeding bettas article.
Betta Tank Size : Can be kept in tanks as small as 2 gallons but they do best in larger tanks.
Compatible Tank Mates : Not many because of their temperament. Tropical fish with regular size fins may do well, but avoid tropical fish with larger fins like guppies or angelfish.
Betta Fish Disease : Freshwater Fish Disease - Diagnose, Symptoms and Treatment
Diet / Fish Food : Carnivore primarily, but will take flakes, freeze dried and live foods. Blood worms and brine shrimp can be used as well as foods made specifically for bettas.
Tank Region : Top
Gender : The male has much more color and bigger fins than the female.
More Information : Betta Care Guide
Recommended Book : Betta - Happy Healthy Pet
Similar Species : Anabantoids, Betta, Gourami
2007-03-18 05:05:31 · answer #2 · answered by Abhishek D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally they are near full grown when you buy them. The thin to remember most people only measure the main when talking size. Most Betta Splendens are about 1.5 inches in body. There is a "giant" breed that get 2.5 or larger. I've never seen them outside a betta show. I've alway thought they were only available from hobbyists, and professional breeders. It's possible you got a cull from a breeders stock.
2007-03-18 06:08:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the journey that your Betta replaced into offered from a puppy shop you may look into fin rot. it is totally undemanding for puppy shop Betta's to have fin rot. Are the fins even on the sides or are they ragged and darkened/reddened? you may purchase drugs for this at your LPS. Your Betta might additionally be youthful. it is no longer all too undemanding for puppy shop Betta to hold youthful men, yet nevertheless occurs now and returned. Betta male's fins attain their finished length at around 7 months of age. it must be that your Betta in basic terms has small fins. it extremely is uncommon yet attainable, and that i've got additionally seen women with very long fins. talking of girls, it must be a woman. very no longer likely, yet in basic terms incase you may examine for an eggspot. it extremely is somewhat white dot between the pectoral fins. final, what tail style is your Betta? If he's a Fantail/King/Plakat Betta then his fins are in basic terms going to attain the dimensions of around the dimensions a woman Betta's might. it might additionally in basic terms be your opinion of "huge". in the journey that your Betta is a Veiltail Betta(Marked as 'Betta' in shops) and additionally you're finding at Halfmoons, that must be why. Veiltail Betta don't have as great and fancy fins as another tail varieties.
2016-10-02 08:03:32 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they get bigger than an inch an a half the body and tail might get bigger I have had betas and the tail does really not stop growing they can get a total of maybe 31/2 long with tail. no crowns are the same they have shredded tails.
2007-03-18 05:08:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anthony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a betta fish once before and he didnt seem to grow much at all.
2007-03-18 05:09:19 · answer #6 · answered by kait 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Believe it or not, we've had many, and I've never seen one grow at all.....so it'll probably stay the same size
2007-03-18 05:04:01 · answer #7 · answered by Raelle 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋