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How big can a betta grow and how big can it reproduce?

Gustavo 'Gus' Fring
2020-06-06 02:34:58
Betta is a relatively small tropical fish, which can grow to about 5 cm. However, there are many varieties of it, and some varieties can naturally grow bigger. In the right environment, these varieties can grow to 12 cm or even 15 cm long. The factors that can affect the length of a betta are not only the species, but also the sex. Usually male bettas of the same species are slightly smaller than female bettas, but the fins of male bettas are more developed than female bettas.
How big can a betta grow and how big can it reproduce?

1. how big can the betta grow

The betta is a relatively small tropical fish, generally able to grow to about 5 cm. However, there are many varieties of it, and some varieties can naturally grow bigger. Under suitable breeding conditions, they can grow up to 12 cm, or even 15 cm long. How big a betta can grow depends on its sex. Usually, the male betta is smaller than the female betta, but the male betta has larger fins than the female betta.

2. how long can the betta live

The betta usually can live for 2-5 years. How many years it can live has a lot to do with the breeding environment. If the breeding conditions are good, it can live for 5-6 years. The current record is eight years. If the breeding environment is poor, it can only live for 2-3 years. The use of 25-28 C water in aquaculture can make betta grow better and live longer.

3. how old can the betta reproduce

The betta can reproduce when it is 4-8 months after birth, that is, when it grows to 5-6cm. However, early reproduction is not good for the fish itself. Therefore, it is recommended to wait for the fish to be a little bigger before breeding. Generally, female fish can reproduce as long as they have eggs, while male fish can only reproduce when they spit bubbles. However, too frequent breeding is also not good for fish, so it is generally recommended not to breed more than four times a year. Do not breed more than once a month.

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