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Giant Betta
Betta splendens 'Giant'
Family: Osphronemidae
The Giant Betta is a selectively bred line of Betta splendens that can reach 12–14 cm in length — roughly twice the size of standard bettas. Despite their size, they require the same care as regular bettas but demand more space and food. The giant gene is recessive and was developed in Thailand through multi-generation line breeding.
Keeping this species
- diet
- Carnivore – large betta pellets, earthworms, large frozen bloodworms
- lifespan
- 3–5 years
- max size
- 12–14 cm (4.7–5.5 in)
- tank size
- 20 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
- 2–15 dGH
- temperature
- 75–86°F (24–30°C)