Red Male Siamese Fighters XL
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🐟 Red Male Siamese Fighter Care Sheet
🔹 Overview
| Category | Details |
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| Scientific Name | Betta splendens |
| Common Name | Red Male Betta, Red Siamese Fighter |
| Origin | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam) |
| Adult Size | 6–8 cm (2.5–3 in) |
| Lifespan | 3–5 years |
| Temperament | Aggressive toward other males, territorial |
| Tank Level | Mid to upper |
🔹 Tank Setup
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | 20+ liters (5+ gallons) per male |
| Temperature | 24–28 °C (75–82 °F) |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Hardness | Soft to moderately hard (3–12 dGH) |
| Substrate | Sand or fine gravel |
| Decor | Plants, driftwood, caves, floating plants |
| Lighting | Low to moderate |
| Filtration | Gentle flow; sponge filter preferred |
Tips:
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Males must be housed separately to prevent fighting.
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Provide hiding spots and resting areas near the surface.
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Floating plants reduce stress and provide resting places.
🔹 Diet
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Type: Carnivorous / micropredator
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Best Foods: Betta pellets, frozen/live foods (bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp), occasional finely chopped protein.
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Feeding Frequency: Small feedings 1–2 times daily; avoid overfeeding.
🔹 Behavior & Compatibility
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Highly territorial; ideal for single-specimen tanks.
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Active and interactive; males display fins and color when flaring.
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Can coexist with small, peaceful, non-fin-nipping species.
🧭 Tank Mate Guide
✅ Compatible Species
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Peaceful bottom-dwellers (Corydoras, Otocinclus)
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Snails or shrimp (caution: some may be eaten)
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Avoid brightly colored or long-finned fish
⚠️ Avoid or Use Caution With
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Other male Bettas
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Aggressive or fin-nipping fish
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Very small fish that may be harassed
🐣 Breeding Info
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Method: Bubble nest builders; males build nests at the water surface.
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Parental Care: Male guards eggs and fry until free-swimming.
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Fry Care: Feed infusoria or newly hatched brine shrimp; maintain warm, clean water.
🌿 Fun Facts
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Known for its bright red coloration and aggressive flaring behavior.
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Intelligent and interactive; responds to owners.
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Excellent centerpiece fish for small tanks when housed alone.
