Betta smaragdina?

[900801]

Is this a betta smaragdina?

[leeruisheng]

Yeah should be Betta smaragdina.

[900801]

Thanks.anyone know how to get its full colour out it seem to be always light brown

[leeruisheng]

This is not considered a show betta thus it does not always exhibit its full colouration. But you could use a mirror to intimidate him. Or provide it with proper water conditions.

[900801]

yep i know its not show quality but i wanted to try cross breeding.hmm i did the mirror one but its colour fade like few minutes later

[leeruisheng]

That's the way they are.

[900801]

oh i see thanks