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

Wild caught Betta Siamorientalis from Vietnam

type locality Long AN 

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: Slender and elongated, typical of the Betta splendens complex, with a slightly compressed body. Reaches a maximum standard length of about 1.4 inches (3.6 cm), making it one of the smaller species in the group.

• Tail Shape: Caudal fin is short and rounded, often with a distinctive red crescent-shaped distal band and a thin black edge, less elaborate than Betta splendens.

• Coloration: Dark brown to black body with a higher proportion of black scales compared to iridescent blue/green ones. Males display vivid red patches on the caudal, anal, and pelvic fins, with iridescent blue or green accents. Females are duller, with brownish bodies and muted red or silvery markings.

• Operculum: Black with two parallel reddish vertical bars in males (sometimes pale red, greenish-silvery, or plain silvery in certain populations). Females have less distinct, faded opercular markings.

• Habitat: Native to slow-moving, shallow waters in eastern Thailand (Chachoengsao, Sa Kaeo, Prachin Buri, Chon Buri provinces), western Cambodia, and parts of Vietnam. Found in freshwater marshes, rice paddies, ponds, and canals with dense vegetation and low oxygen, relying on its labyrinth organ for breathing. Prefers warm, slightly acidic to neutral water (pH 6.8-7.4).
  

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