The Siamese Fighter Nemo Candy Female, also known as the Female Betta Nemo Candy, is a stunning and selectively bred variant of the Betta splendens (Siamese Fighting Fish). This strain combines the playful Nemo color pattern with the vibrant sweetness of Candy coloration, resulting in one of the most visually striking female Bettas in the hobby.

Here’s a detailed overview:

🐟 General Information

• Common Names: Siamese Fighter Nemo Candy Female, Female Betta Nemo Candy

• Scientific Name: Betta splendens

• Origin: Captive-bred (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia — major breeding hubs)

• Type: Fancy/ornamental Betta variant

• Gender: Female (typically smaller fins and rounder body than males)

🌈 Color & Appearance

• Color Pattern: A blend of Nemo and Candy genetics — vivid orange, red, yellow, blue, and white marbling across the body and fins

• Body Shape: Short, compact body with smooth contour and shorter fins than males

• Fins: Rounded dorsal and caudal fins; occasionally exhibits partial double-tail traits in high-grade specimens

• Size: 2–2.5 inches (5–6 cm) in adulthood

• Special Feature: Iridescent “Candy” shimmer under bright light, with constantly shifting marble patterns as the fish matures

💫 Personality & Behavior

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive (much less territorial than males, can be kept in small groups if carefully introduced)

• Social Compatibility:

  • Can live in a female sorority (5+ females in a spacious, well-planted tank)

  • Avoid housing with aggressive or fin-nipping fish

• Intelligence: Very responsive to owner interaction and feeding routines

🏡 Tank Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons for a single female; 20+ gallons recommended for a sorority

• Temperature: 78–82°F (25–28°C)

• pH: 6.5–7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard (5–15 dGH)

• Filtration: Gentle flow (Betta prefer calm waters)

• Décor:

  • Live or silk plants for hiding (Anubias, Java Fern, Amazon Sword)

  • Smooth rocks and driftwood

  • Floating plants for surface comfort

• Lighting: Moderate to highlight color and reduce stress

🍽️ Diet

• Type: Carnivorous

• Primary Foods: High-quality Betta pellets (protein-rich)

• Treats: Bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia (frozen or live)

• Feeding Frequency: 1–2 small meals daily — avoid overfeeding

💎 Care Tips

• Regular water changes (20–30% weekly)

• Use a lid — Bettas are jumpers!

• Avoid sharp decorations (to prevent fin tears)

• Condition water with Betta-safe conditioner

• Keep stable temperature — Bettas are sensitive to sudden drops

🌟 Unique Traits of Nemo Candy Females

• Distinct marble gene expression — color can change over time

• Highly sought after for breeding Nemo Galaxy, Koi, and Candy lines

• Vibrant and playful personality — ideal for decorative nano tanks

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