In the Wild
Date Classified:
1975
Native Location:
Northeastern Sumatra, the Malay Peninsula, Penang Island and Phuket and Ko Samui islands off of Thailand
Environment:
- Ditches
- Swamps
- Pig wallows
- Flooded waterways
- Canals
Food:
- Various live insects
- Larvae
- Other live foods indigenous to that area
Water and Hardness:
Calcium-magnesium 5-20
Water Temperature:
74-93 degrees Fahrenheit
Water pH:
5.5 to 7.0
In Aquaria:
Physical Appearance:
Same as in their natural habitat
- Blue-black
- Females are not as vibrant with more brownish hues
- Gill covers have two blue or green bars
Finnage:
- Red pelvic fins
- Males’ dorsal, caudal and anal fins are longer than females
- Both genders have shorter fins than most other Bettas
- Red anal fin
- Tail fin has thin, black band
Size:
2 inches
Feeding in Captivity:
Live and frozen as well as commercial flakes and dried food
Water and Hardness:
Tolerates various water conditions but enjoys a calcium-magnesium hardness
Water Temperature:
78-80 degrees Fahrenheit
Water pH:
6.5 to 7
Breeding:
Will spawn in a community tank under decorations or plants. Use a 10-gallon or larger tank filled only with 6 inches of 50 % RO (reverse osmosis) water and 50% tap water. Up to 500 eggs will be released.
Note: Betta Imbellis is one of the more peaceful species of Betta and is perfect if you desire an aquarium with many types of fish.