Betta pugnax

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Natural Range: Peninsular Malaysia

Estimated Size at Shipping: 2.5-3"

Max Size: 3.5-4.5"

Overview: This was the first mouthbrooding betta Dan ever spawned, and he's been captivated by wild-type bettas ever since. Some mouthbrooders are spectacularly colored. Others, like this one, are more subdued. However, even the most "Plain Jane" among them sport bright iridescent fin margins and they often have nicely flowing finniage and brightly iridescent gill plates. Wild type bettas are typically easy to keep and most are easy to breed and raise. They make a unique addition to any hobbyist's collection.

Setup Considerations: All wild-type bettas are expert jumpers, so be sure the aquarium has a tight lid. In addition, they don't like to fight strong water flow. Several species do come from flowing streams, but they chose the slow areas on the stream margins and shelter in vegetation. They will quickly tire if they constantly have to fight against a current.

Specific Care Requirements: These fish do best when there is shelter in the form of caves and/or dense plants in sections of the tank where they can retire as needed. If sufficient shelters are provided, they can be kept in groups long-term. If there is inadequate shelter, then a few fish will become dominant and constantly harass the others.

Diet: Peaceful Carnivore: These fish are not picky eaters. They will readily accept standard aquarium fare, but will benefit from occasional feedings of frozen and/or live foods.

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Location: Wyoming, United States

Shipping: Please review checkout for final shipping options based on items selected, quantity, and groupings. Heat or cold packs will be included as needed at no extra cost.

• UPS Next Day Medium: Fits 9 for $45.99
• UPS Next Day Small: Fits 5 for $39.99
• UPS Next Day Giant: Fits 30 for $69.99
• UPS Next Day Large: Fits 20 for $49.99

Find details about our shipping process in our FAQ. For example, we ship most orders on the following Monday or Wednesday.

Water Parameters: We keep all our fish at a temperature of 79 F.

Our pH measures around 8.3 with a KH and GH a bit over 300ppm. That being said, we want to caution folks with different water parameters from thinking that they need to change their water for our fish. We have many customers in the Pacific Northwest, Upstate New York, and other areas that have very soft water. Our fish do just fine in their water without any parameter matching. What is most important is that the water our fish are put in upon arrival have steady parameters, not that your water parameters match ours.