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Halfmoon Betta · Betta splendens 'Halfmoon'

1 in the tank

Where it's from

Native to the Bernam, Chantaburi, Chao Phraya, Kelantan and 7 other river basins

Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Singapore

Recorded as introduced in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia and 4 more places

The range of its wild species, Betta splendens 'Halfmoon'.

Native range: Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species (CC BY 4.0); Tedesco et al. 2017 (CC0).

At a glance

Size
2.5 in
6 cm
Min tank
5 gal
19 L
Temp
75–86°F
24–30°C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH
36–214 ppm
2–12 dGH
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Swims
Top
Lifespan
2–4 yrs

Ammonia 0 ppm and nitrate under 20 ppm.

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