Characteristics
Samurai halfmoon betta is one of the popular aquarium fish that is highly demanded because of its limited population.
Samurai halfmoon betta fish also known as Siamese fighting fish are water fish discovered to the southeast Asia, especially Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Till now 73 betta species have been discovered, and all these species are acquired from the betta splendens. It is one of them. Till now a total of 37 varieties of Siamese fighting fish have been discovered. All have different colors, shades, tails, and fins. Via selective breeding, you can create beautiful specimens.
Samurai Halfmoon betta have a stunning physical appearance, they have a strong body that is compressed side by side in oval shapes. Betta have round heads and small mouths which have single rows of pointed teeth and blunt fins. Their caudal fin has a shallow curve, smooth, and scales small, rough, and thick. The half-moon betta back color is a dark blue or blue-grey color which faded and showed lighter blue toward a silver belly. They grow 2.5 to 3 inches (6-7 cm) and the average lifespan is 2-3 years.
They inhale oxygen from the air because of the special organ which is the labyrinth organ. They act like human lungs, allowing them to survive polluted water.
male samurai halfmoon betta has more bright and vibrant colors than females. Males are more attractive than women. When the female samurai betta are ready to mate they develop vertical spots on their body. A female betta has an egg spot between the anal and ventral fin, which is known as an ovipositor, it is used to lay eggs.
The water parameter is also considerable; the temperature ranges between 76 – 82F. The ideal water PH value is 6 – 7.5. A filter requires 25% of water in a week as well as a weekly change of water required. manage the level of ammonia, nitrix, and other toxins.
Samurai betta are carnivorous. So they can eat both foods which are meaty or vegetable leaves. You can also offer them freeze-dried food or frozen foods. The samurai halfmoon betta is famous for its aggressive nature. Avoid putting two bettas together; they end up injured or killed.
The most common health problem of samurai halfmoon bettas is illness related to water quality; this can include ich, fungal infection, and bacterial infection. To keep our betta healthy, closely monitor water parameters and regularly change water to ensure no problem arises.
