{"product_id":"betta-imbellis-the-peaceful-wild-betta","title":"Betta Imbellis The Peaceful Wild Betta","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have ever wished for a betta with all the beauty but none of the aggression, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebetta imbellis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is exactly what you need. Often called the peaceful betta or crescent betta, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetta imbellis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a wild-type species that can coexist with other fish — and even other males in the right conditions. For hobbyists, this species is especially rewarding because it thrives in the warm, soft water conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"section-4\"\u003eKey Taxonomic Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetta imbellis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLadiges, 1975\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOsphronemidae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePeaceful betta, crescent betta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5–6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSouthern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"feeding\"\u003eFeeding and Diet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetta imbellis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a micro-predator in the wild, feeding on insect larvae, small crustaceans and zooplankton. In captivity, offer a varied diet to maintain vibrant colouration and good health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"section-10\"\u003eRecommended Foods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStaple:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHigh-quality micro pellets or betta-specific pellets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDaphnia, baby brine shrimp, microworms, grindal worms. These are easy to culture at home even in a small HDB flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrozen bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia — readily available at local fish shops across Singapore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMosquito larvae collected from outdoor containers (common in tropical Singapore, but ensure no pesticide contamination).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"section-6\"\u003eRecommended Water Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIdeal Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–30 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingapore ambient is usually fine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers slightly acidic; PUB tap water sits around 7.0–8.5, so consider buffering down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–10 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to moderately soft water preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–6 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower KH helps maintain a stable acidic pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmmonia \/ Nitrite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCycle the tank fully before adding fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 20 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeekly water changes keep this in check\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Angel Exotix Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64650615292281,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/6743\/3849\/files\/male_imbellis_vietnam_1.webp?v=1789899863","url":"https:\/\/angelexotix.com\/products\/betta-imbellis-the-peaceful-wild-betta","provider":"Angel Exotix Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}