Betta Mahachaiensis COPPER (Betta Mahachai)| Rare Bettas

Betta Splendens Complex.

IUCN Red List: N/A

Imported in OCTOBER 8th, CURRENTLY UNDER QUARENTINE SHIPPING BEGIN ON THE 18th!

Betta Mahachaiensis

This betta is a newer species discovered in 2012 and can be found in central and southern Thailand. They encompassed habitat such as still moving water bodies such as marshland, ponds and ditches where the water is quite murky. They are also unique in that they can be found in water with measurable level of salt, being able to live in brackish water habitat. Mahachaiensis or Mahachais are known by their highly iridescence tail and the dual bars that covers their cheek plates.

The Copper color morphs occurs due the grey iridesence couple with the metallic gene.

Fish that “we select” for you are just as good as any fish, we just do not have the opportunity to take photos of them all. We always try our best to send the healthiest fish to our customers.

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: 6.0-8.0

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