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Elephant Ear Betta
Betta splendens 'Dumbo'
Family: Osphronemidae
The Elephant Ear or Dumbo Betta has extraordinarily large, ruffled pectoral fins resembling elephant ears. This genetic variant can occur in any tail-type betta and is bred specifically for the oversized pectoral fins rather than the caudal shape. The large pectorals are used for slow, graceful swimming and give the fish an unmistakable, dramatic appearance.
Keeping this species
- diet
- Carnivore – betta pellets, bloodworms, daphnia
- lifespan
- 2–4 years
- max size
- 7 cm (2.75 in)
- tank size
- 5 gallons minimum
- temperament
- Aggressive toward male conspecifics
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Water it likes
- ph
- 6.5–7.5
- ammonia
- 0 ppm
- nitrate
- <20 ppm
- hardness
- 2–12 dGH
- temperature
- 75–86°F (24–30°C)