Betta Siamorientalis True Wild Caught- Vietnam - Long An | Wild Type Bettas

Wild caught Betta Siamorientalis from Vietnam

type locality Long AN

Imported in may, approximately 8 months old.

This species closely resembles that of Betta Imbellis but has a darker body and head which is why they are sometimes referred to as the "black imbellis." They can be seen as Betta Imbellis but without the facial iridescence giving it a classic black head. They originated in southeast asia living in still water marshes and ditches. Both imbellis and siamorientalis prefer warmer water. Like all wild bettas, their natural coloration is metallic green

• Body shape: Elongated and slender typical of wild splenden type.
• Coloration: Base body color is dark brown to black, often with iridescent blue scales on the operculum and fins. Males exhibit a distinctive red, crescent-shaped band on the caudal fin.  The red bars on the operculum is distinctive in this species and is share by its relative Betta splendens.
• Fins: Caudal fin is round or crescent-shaped, hence the common name "Crescent Betta." Other fins are generally shorter and less elaborate than those of other Betta species.  Caudal fins are almost exclusively roundtail.
• Habitat: Found in shallow swamp and marshes away from open water.  Often on the margins of water bodies.  They are very fond of rice paddies.

WE ONLY SELECT healthy high quality fish to ship out, that mean old fish or fish with any signs of disease or weakness will NOT be selected to be sold.

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.

From the Betta Splendens Complex.

IUCN Red List: N/A

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