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Betta imbellis
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| Peaceful Betta | |
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| Peaceful Betta | |
| Species | Betta imbellis |
| Family | Osphronemidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL 10 US Gallons (37.9L) |
| Size | 2.362 in
5-6 cm (2-2.4") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-19 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Crescent Betta, Peaceful Betta
[edit] Synonyms
- Betta phuket
[edit] Sexing
- Males have more vibrant colours and more elaborate fins.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- 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.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most foods including pellet, flake, bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp.
[edit] Feeding regime
- 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.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Needs hiding places on all levels of the tank, tall plants and caves preferred. Does not appreciate a strong current.
[edit] Behaviour
- A fairly shy Betta without the aggression of its cousin the Betta splendens.
[edit] Identification
- 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.
[edit] Pictures
 Imbellis/Splendens Halfmoon Hybrid |
