Betta imbellis
| Common Names: | Crescent Betta Peaceful Betta |
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| Family: | Osphronemidae |
| Category: | Labyrinth_Fish |
| Distribution: | Asia; Malaysia |
| Main Ecosystem: | Stream; Streams and still waters |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Peaceful |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Carnivore |
| Care: | Will accept live, frozen, freeze-dried and flake foods. Floating plants are appreciated. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 5.5cm (2.2") Female: 5.5cm (2.2") |
| Water Region: | Middle, Surface; Middle-Surface |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males have brighter coloration. |
| Breeding: | Breeding is similar to B. splendens (Siamese Fighting Fish). The male will build a bubble nest. Make sure the pair is conditioned weeks beforehand. |
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| Comments: | Betta imbellis is a good fish for a quiet, peaceful community tank. Males can be kept together in a large enough tank. As with other Betta species, make sure there is a cover as they are good jumpers. These fish are much more peaceful than the Siamese Fighting Fish. |
| Main Colours: | Brown, Red, Blue |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Upturned |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Submitted By: | solublefish |
| Contributors: | gnr4ever8794, bettachris, Joe Potato |
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