{"product_id":"wild-type-betta-imbellis-betta-imbellis","title":"Wild Type Betta Imbellis | Betta imbellis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crescent Betta is a wild relative of the familiar Siamese Fighting Fish, dressed in subtle iridescent green and blue with red-edged, crescent-shaped fins rather than the flamboyant flowing fins of show bettas. True to its species name (imbellis means \"unwarlike\"), it's a far calmer fish that can sometimes be kept in a bonded pair or small group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFound in shallow, densely vegetated pools, ditches and slow streams across Peninsular Malaysia and parts of Thailand, often in soft, acidic blackwater conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact, torpedo-shaped body with iridescent green-blue scaling on the face and flanks, and shorter, rounded fins edged in red that form a crescent shape when flared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsiderably more peaceful than Betta splendens, and a compatible male-female pair can often cohabit a quiet, well-planted tank — though males will still spar with rival males, so only ever keep one male per tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carnivore that does best on small live or frozen foods like bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia, alongside a good quality micro pellet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers soft, slightly acidic, warm water and is more sensitive to poor water quality than the more forgiving Betta splendens, so needs stable conditions and gentle filtration. A tightly fitted lid is essential — like all bettas, it's a strong jumper and an air-breather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bubble-nest builder like other bettas — the male builds a nest at the surface, spawns with a female beneath it, then guards the eggs and fry alone. Breeding pairs benefit from dense floating plant cover to reduce stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetta imbellis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrescent Betta (Peaceful Betta)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeninsular Malaysia and Thailand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-6cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelatively peaceful for a betta; males still spar with rivals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40L, heated and lidded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60L+ for a pair with cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0-7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 10 dGH (soft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuiet, heavily planted species tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — thrives in densely planted tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept alone or as a single male-female pair; if adding others, choose only very peaceful, unobtrusive nano fish with close supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid other male bettas, fin-nippers, and boisterous tankmates that will out-compete or stress this more delicate wild species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232797999395,"sku":"AA3462","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/wild-type-betta-imbellis-bet-43884847038755.webp?v=1790306101","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/wild-type-betta-imbellis-betta-imbellis","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}