Peaceful Betta (Betta imbellis)

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Peaceful Betta

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Peaceful Betta

Betta imbellis

38 Litres (10 US G.)

5-6 cm (2-2.4")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.0

24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)

5-19 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-5 years

Family

Osphronemidae



Additional names

Crescent Betta, Peaceful Betta

Additional scientific names

Betta phuket


Origin[edit]

Asia: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.


Sexing[edit]

Males have more vibrant colours and more elaborate fins.


Tank compatibility[edit]

Does best kept in a species tank, or kept with peaceful and non-nippy non-anabantoid tank mates. Can be kept in pairs, and if the tank is large enough, several pairs can be kept together.


Diet[edit]

Will accept most foods including pellet, flake, bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day, this fish, as with most Betta species, is prone to constipation and over-eating so its diet must be carefully regulated.


Environment specifics[edit]

Needs hiding places on all levels of the tank, tall plants and caves preferred. Does not appreciate a strong current.


Behaviour[edit]

A fairly shy Betta without the aggression of its cousin the fancy Betta splendens.


Identification[edit]

A striking Betta with a black/green body and green dorsal with black bars, the anal, caudal and ventral fins all have a significant amount of red colouration, the anal and caudal fin also have blue. This fish has been hybridised with the Betta splendens and can resemble a plakat Betta splendens to the untrained eye, the colouration and slightly longer and more delicate body shape, however, is a give away.

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