The classic 'Half-Moon' Morph of Betta is here! These are the glorious males whose photography is an instant Instagram hit. Long, fluttery tails and dorsals make these boys look like living, breathing flowers. So stunning! Halfmoon Bettas are the same species as other more common bettas (Betta Splendens). They have the same care requirements and have a life- expectancy of about 5 years. Caring for your Betta is straightforward. These fish thrive in a heated, filtered aquarium with plenty of space to swim and explore. Add a nice gentle sponge filter to oxygenate the water without being too rough on their flowy fins. Bettas are omnivores and enjoy a varied diet of high-quality pellets, frozen or live foods. You can get them to do tricks and eat out of your hand. I'm not kidding. Like all Bettas, Half Moons are known for their aggressive but curious nature, making them a great addition to any species- only aquarium. They require minimal maintenance and make an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists. Care Parameters: Ideal Temps: 75-80f PH: 6.5-7.5 GH: 70- 300 ppm Temperament: Aggressive (should NOT be housed with other bettas) Due to their Marble genes, Bettas change colors through out their life! These are YOUNG males, and fins are not fully developed yet 2" Purchase size These are not your sad little pet shop Bettas stuck in a cup of stagnant water. Mine are kept in their own space with shelter, leaf litter for tannins, and live plants. They are fed Baby brine shrimp, tubifex worms, frozen foods, flakes and pellets to get them used to a variety. Gotta grow those tails! It has to be said: Betta fish do not belong in anything smaller than Three gallons of water volume. They need room! It is also much harder to maintain the water quality in such a small space. Give the poor thing at least five gallons! ** Photos are representative of the coloration I have, as closely as I can manage, they are not usually the actual fish you may receive *** I ship insulated with medicated water, and Purigen, by tracked and insured USPS Priority only, and use cool packs when needed. Do consider purchasing a heat pack if the temperatures in your area are below 40 degrees! Please arrange to pull these little guys right indoors once they arrive to your mailbox. USPS also has a free mail hold service on their website. Please utilize this service if no one can be home. While in quarantine before being sold, we treat all our live fish with the ‘Med Trio’; Maracyn for Bacterial infections, Paracleanse for internal and external parasites, and Ich-X for fungal infections.
