Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Striped Fighter

Striped Fighter (Betta bellica)

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Stats:	Adult Size: 5" (13 cm) Temp: 75-84 F (24-30 C) Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum
Requirements:	They need access to open air above water, as they are atmospheric air breathers. Periodically they take gulps from the surface. pH: <7 H: 2
Diet:	Carnivore. All types.
Breeding:	Male: longer fins, more colorful. Bubblenest.
Sociability:	Keep males alone, or in pairs in very large tanks.
Related Spec:	(Betta brederi) Breder's Betta (Betta coccina) Wine Red Betta (Betta imbellis) Peaceful Betta (Betta picta) Java Fighter (Betta pugnax) Penang Mouthbrooding Fighter (Betta splendens) Betta
Special Info:	This is one of the less common Betta varieties.