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    Wild Betta imbellis

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    Two weeks ago, I was lucky enough to chance upon a tank of wild betta selling at C328. The uncle was unable to tell me what species it was but I thought that their colors were awesome despite having so many of them cramping in a small tank near the CRS tanks. I suppose they are Wild Betta Splendens after doing some readings over the internet. So I tried my best to identify a pair, and I think I've got it! When I reached home just now, I saw a huge bubblenest suspended on the surface of the pet container. I was in awe! This is the first time I've seen a bubblenest! And both my betta were colored up. So i took this chance to take some photos to share with you guys, and hopefully the knowledgeable ones can help me identify exactly what kind of wild betta this is! Hopefully they'll breed soon but it seems that the female is not looking very interested although the male is continuously flaring!

    Enjoy the pictures

    Betta Male 1.jpg
    Wild Betta Splendens Male, flaring.

    BEtta Female.jpg
    Wild Betta Splendens Female in her striped suit!
    Cheers!
    griffinkid

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    Re: Wild Betta Splendens

    Hi,

    I doubt it's B.splendens, likely B.imbellis, given the greenish shine on the operculum (gill cover) and scales of the male. B.splendens has a more subdued greenish shine and not as obvious as B.smaragdina, B.sp Mahachai and B.imbellis. Nice fish though, I got B.imbellis from C328 many moons ago but turned out to be all males, as usual.

    The female looks ready from the vertical barring, if not condition with some live food.
    Last edited by Shi Xuan; 24th Nov 2012 at 01:19.
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    Re: Wild Betta Splendens

    looks like B.imbellis to me too..

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    Re: Wild Betta Splendens

    Awesome! I was wondering if it was ever possible to find Betta imbellis in the local aquarium trade.

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    Re: Wild Betta Splendens

    It is indeed B. imbellis. I saw the tank at C328 too but did not buy any.
    Fish.. Simply Irresistable
    Back to Killies... slowly.

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    Re: Wild Betta Splendens

    That's a very nice pair you have there. I hope they'll spawn for you when they're ready.
    Cheers,
    Bernard
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    Re: Wild Betta Splendens

    I think conditioning the female separately might be a good idea. She looks a little skinny, plus it gives time for the male to build a more impressive bubblenest. My pair from the old Choong Sua LFS spawned within a week in my care, fed on tubifex and FBW. They are super easy to keep, but the fry are kind of tiny. If you have green water it'll be easier to raise the fry.
    Fish.. Simply Irresistable
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    Re: Wild Betta Splendens

    hi guys! Okay, I wish i could still change the title to B.Imbellis instead. But i think this function is lost over a period after the post is made! I will continue to condition this pair as suggested by you guys and hopefully they will spawn soon... Currently, the male is still blowing bubblenest though.
    Cheers!
    griffinkid

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    Re: Wild Betta imbellis

    Just place the female in a tank next to the male so he can constantly see her. I didn't do anything to my pair because they are not as aggressive as typical splendens are, but they spawned on surprise.
    Fish.. Simply Irresistable
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    Re: Wild Betta imbellis

    Hi! Thanks for helping me change the title. i was thinking of setting up a Nisso betta tank for them and put some windelov and hideouts probably this week. I'll probably try to spawn them this summer when i'm more free. So far other than flaring and occassional chasing, the male hasn't shown any extreme aggresion to the female as her fins are all still looking fine. So i think i'll keep them together until i have the time to deal with their spawns as raising frys is a very tedious and time consuming task haha. Will keep some updates whenever i can
    Cheers!
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    Re: Wild Betta imbellis

    It's good if you can spawn them. I only bred B.smaragdina so far. Keep them going anyway, I'm very interested to try them again in the future. We can even exchange some wild Bettas in the future.

    BTW, I have B.channoides and B.persephone "Muar" currently. Only the B.channoides bred. Not much going for the B.persephone on the other hand.
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    Re: Wild Betta imbellis

    Just a heads-up, I was at Hiap Khoon Aquarium along Pasir Ris Farmway 2 earlier on in the afternoon, when I saw a tank with many apparently wild-looking bettas, both males and females. Not sure if they're B. imbellis (since multiple males were inside there), or a "wild-type" B. splendens. Bottom row, nearer to the end with all the aquarium equipment & accessories. Look out for the tank full of cabomba.

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    Re: Wild Betta imbellis

    Hi Shi Xuan, yes! I will definitely try my best to spawn them soon, and I'll gladly trade some wild betta with you! Oh yes, those B. Channoides and B. Persephone are from Bernard right? haha I saw them before, they are very beautiful specimens!

    Hi Pseudogobiopsis, I think they should be the same batch as the one C328 was selling.. Maybe you can try getting a pair too! They look stunning together and makes an excellent workstation tank
    Cheers!
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    Re: Wild Betta imbellis

    Wow... Your male looks stunning....
    Could you share how much you got it? How come I was there last week didn't saw any..
    Still available? Would love to get hold of a few pairs...
    Cheers,
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    Re: Wild Betta imbellis

    Hi!, I got it from C328 a few weeks back! It was priced at $2/fish but the uncle was unable to Identify it to be B. imbellis so he labeled them as wild betta... Took me quite a while to pick a pair as there were many males in the tank! Quite a rare shipment, haven't seen it since then... haha

    Good News guys, the B. Imbellis spawned... WITHOUT ME KNOWING! HAHA i totally missed the fun part of it! Just when I was doing water change just now, i realized the surface near the bubblenest was covered with free swimming fries! Took some picture to share...



    Male Tending to his nest, picking up strayed frys and putting them back into the bubblenest- diligent father!


    Lots of Free swimming fry hovering at the surface of the water near the bubble nest

    I have removed the female and dosed 1 drop of Liquid Fry No.1 ... Now, hoping for the best!
    Will keep the updates on this thread Stay tune for more!
    Cheers!
    griffinkid

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    Re: Wild Betta imbellis

    That's awesome!
    Small is beautiful.

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    Re: Wild Betta imbellis

    Hi Pseudogobiopsis, Thanks!!! I was still thinking it could be my summer project, but looks like its brought forward?
    Cheers!
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    Re: Wild Betta imbellis

    Wow, looking good Griffin. I think Betta imbellis is indeed a beautiful and peaceful betta to have. Too bad they are getting increasingly hard to come by nowadays. Indeed a rare find!
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    Re: Wild Betta imbellis

    Griffin, I told you they were easy. When I had these they spawned on random occasions like clockwork. The male is not very aggressive towards the female.
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    Re: Wild Betta imbellis

    Yup indeed B. imbellis, the red tipped anal and crescent red on the tail is part of the key ID.
    By the way, congratulations! The fries are looking good...
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