Betta imbellis

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Peaceful Betta
Peaceful Betta
Species	Betta imbellis
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")
pH	6.0 - 7.0
Temp.	297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K 82.4 °F 542.07 °R24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)
Water Hardness	5-19
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	3-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Crescent Betta, Peaceful Betta

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Betta phuket

[edit] Sexing

Males have more vibrant colours and more elaborate finnage.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Does best kept in a species tank, or kept with peaceful and non-nippy non-anabantoid tankmates. 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 splenden.

[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 splenden and can resemble a plakat Betta splenden 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

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• IBC