Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Wine Red Betta

Wine Red Betta (Betta coccina)

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Stats:	Adult Size: 2 1/2 " (6 cm) Temp: 73-82 F (22-28 C) Tank: 24" (60 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: 3
Diet:	Carnivore. All types.
Breeding:	Male: longer fins, pointed caudal fin. Small bubblenest.
Sociability:	Keep males alone, or in pairs in very large tanks.
Related Spec:	(Betta bellica) Striped Fighter (Betta brederi) Breder's 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.