Siamese Fighting Fish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Siamese Fighting Fish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 5 gallons
• Compatibility: Highly territorial, especially males. Can be housed alone or with specific, non-aggressive, non-fin-nipping tank mates in larger, well-planted tanks. Females can sometimes be kept in 'sorority' tanks with caution.
• Special requirements: Requires a heater, filtration (gentle flow), and plenty of hiding spots and plants. Labyrinth organ necessitates access to the water surface for air breathing. Avoid strong currents. Males should generally not be housed together.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

3-12 dGH

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