Imported 6/23/2026 shipping start 6/29/2026 From the Betta Splendens Complex. IUCN Red List: N/A (This type is a hybrid. Does not naturally occur in the wild) A color variation of the Smaragdina type with beautiful coloration of copper throughout the body and fins. Copper is a color mutation that breed true. Physical Characteristics Body: Slender and elongated compared to the more common domestic Betta splendens. They are one of the larger splenden species. Coloration: Males exhibit a striking unique structure of the scales causesing the fish to shimmer creating a mesmerizing visual effect. The copper coloration exhibit a metallic copper/gold shine. Fins: Fins are typically brown to black with iridescent copper interradial membranes. Betta smaragdina caudal fins are typically spade tail but can be found with roundtail. The caudal fin typically has transverse bars and lacks the red, crescent-shaped distal band found in some other Betta species. The fins of smaragdina are often very long when compare to their splendens cousins. Opercular: Opercular coloration is typical of smaragdina type which is "snake-scale" scales pattern. Habitat: Inhabits slow-moving streams, marshes, and rice paddies with dense vegetation. Prefers soft, slightly acidic water conditions. WE ONLY SELECT healthy high quality fish to ship out ALL of our fish go through 2 or more weeks of quarantine before being sold. Quarantine period consist of medication to remove parasites such as velvet and ich. All males come from the same lineage and are generally similar. Basic Information Temperament: Males are VERY aggressive and should be kept alone or in tanks with non-male betta mates. Can be kept in a planted community tank of multiple females if there is adequate space. Max Size: 2.3 inches TDS: 60 - 200 (We keep them in soft water with low TDS to match our other wild bettas but they are more tolerant of water conditions.) pH: 5.0-7.0 Temperature : 75-85 (much better coloration at warmer temperature above 78 degrees) Diet: Carnivorous, we currently feed them live blackworms, frozen bloodworms and pellets. Breeding: Bubblenester
