Betta Smaragdina Guitar - Wild Type | Rare Bettas

From the Betta Splenden Complex.

IUCN Red List: N/A

IMPORTED in may approximately 8 months OLD

Smaragdina are a species of betta in the Betta splendens complex identified by the snake like scales that cover their opercular membrane and body.  Smaragdina are noted to be hardy and can withstand low temperature due to their high elevation habitat.

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 with green and blue hues, creating a mesmerizing visual effect.  This reflection of light is very distinct among betta splendens complex.
• Fins: Fins are typically brown to black with iridescent green-blue interradial membranes.  Betta smaragdina guitar 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 membrane: 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 f). They are known to be able to withstand very low temperature (60 degrees f)

Diet: Carnivorous, we currently feed them live blackworms, frozen bloodworms and pellets.

Breeding: Bubblenester