Betta imbellis
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Common Names:
| Crescent Betta
Peaceful Betta |
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Distribution:
| Asia; Malaysia |
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Main Ecosystem:
| Stream; Streams and still waters |
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Temperament:
| Peaceful; Peaceful
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Diet:
| Carnivore; Carnivore
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Care:
| Will accept live, frozen, freeze-dried and flake foods. Floating plants are appreciated.
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Potential Size:
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Male: 6cm
(2.2")
Female: 6cm
(2.2")
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Water Region:
| Middle Surface; Middle-Surface |
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Activity:
| Diurnal; Diurnal |
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Gender:
| Males have brighter coloration.
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Breeding:
| Breeding is similar to B. splendens (Siamese Fighting Fish). The male will build a bubble nest. Make sure the pair is conditioned weeks beforehand.
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Comments:
| Betta imbellis is a good fish for a quiet, peaceful community tank. Males can be kept together in a large enough tank. As with other Betta species, make sure there is a cover as they are good jumpers. These fish are much more peaceful than the Siamese Fighting Fish.
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Main Colours:
| Brown,
Red,
Blue |
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