Wild Alien Male Betta Fish | You Pick Fish
Wild Alien Male Betta Fish | You Pick Fish
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🍂🖤 Wild Alien Male Betta Fish | You Pick Fish | Blackwater Only
This Wild Alien Male Betta Fish is offered exclusively for blackwater and botanical aquariums. Inspired by slow-moving forest streams and leaf-litter environments, this betta is selected for keepers who value natural behavior, health, and subtle beauty over artificial brightness. 🌿🌊
Each fish is individually photographed and filmed, ensuring the exact betta you select is the one you receive. No random picks—only carefully conditioned wild-type specimens.
🍂 Wild Alien – Blackwater Profile
In clear water, this fish may appear calm and understated. But once placed in a true tannin-rich blackwater environment, the Wild Alien reveals its full character—deepened body tone, soft metallic highlights, and confident, natural movement. 🖤✨
The coloration shifts slowly and organically: earthy blacks, muted greens, bronzed blues, and alien iridescence that emerges only under low stress and proper conditions. This is not a fish designed to “pop” instantly—it is one that evolves with time.
Short fins and a compact plakat build mirror wild betta forms, favoring endurance, agility, and long-term health over exaggerated finnage. 🍃
🌑 Blackwater Requirements (Recommended)
- ✔️ Indian almond leaves or botanical mix
- ✔️ Driftwood (spider wood, Malaysian, or mopani)
- ✔️ Soft, slightly acidic water
- ✔️ Low to moderate lighting
- ✔️ Gentle flow, calm environment
Without blackwater conditions, this fish may remain visually muted. For best results, blackwater is not optional—it is essential.
📋 Product Specifications
| 🎨 Color | Natural Wild Tones with Alien Iridescence (blackwater dependent) |
| 💫 Tail Type | Plakat / Short Fin/ Long Fin – wild-form swimmer |
| 🧬 Genetics | Wild Alien Line – selected for blackwater adaptation |
| 📅 Age | 3 – 4 months |
| ♂️ Gender | Male |
| 🌿 Grade | Wild Type | Botanical Focus |
| 🌏 Origin | Vietnam (Direct From Farm) |
| 📦 Shipping | Shipped From California | Live Arrival Guaranteed |
🚚 Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
Each Wild Alien Betta is carefully packed with insulated materials and shipped from California to minimize stress during transit. 📦❄️ All shipments are protected by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
🌿 Who Is This Betta For?
- ✔️ Blackwater & botanical aquascapers
- ✔️ Keepers focused on natural behavior
- ✔️ Breeders and enthusiasts who value wild genetics
- ✔️ Hobbyists seeking long-term health over instant color
This is not a display fish for sterile tanks. It is a living species meant to be kept as nature intended.
Product Parameters
Product Parameters
Betta Fish Water Parameter
- Temperature: Keep water between 75°F to 82°F (24°C to 28°C).
- pH Level: Aim for 6.5 to 7.5, slightly acidic to neutral.
- Ammonia/Nitrite: Keep levels at 0 ppm to avoid poisoning.
- Nitrate: Keep below 40 ppm to prevent stress.
- Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water, GH 5-15 dGH, KH 3-8 dKH.
- Cleanliness: Regular 10-25% water changes weekly, clean filter.
- Oxygenation: Ensure well-oxygenated water with gentle surface agitation.
- Water Conditioner: Treat tap water to remove chlorine, chloramine, and metals.
- Temperature Stability: Avoid rapid temperature changes; use a heater for stability.
Direction
Direction
Acclimating Your Betta Fish
- Temperature Match: Ensure the new tank's water temperature matches the water the Betta fish was previously in.
- Float the Bag: Float the bag with the Betta fish in the new tank for 15-20 minutes to adjust to the temperature.
- Gradual Water Mixing: Add small amounts of tank water into the bag every 5-10 minutes to help the fish adjust to new water parameters.
- Net Transfer: Gently transfer the Betta fish from the bag into the tank using a net.
- Dim Lighting: Keep tank lights off initially to reduce stress on the fish.
- Monitor Behavior: Watch for signs of stress and discomfort, adjusting as needed.
- Regular Observation: Check on the Betta fish frequently in the first days to ensure it's adjusting well.
- Water Testing: Regularly test water parameters to ensure they're suitable for Betta fish.
- Provide Hiding Places: Offer hiding spots to make the Betta feel secure.
- Avoid Overfeeding: Feed sparingly to maintain water quality.
- Patience: Give the Betta time to acclimate, which may take a few days.
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Flat Rate Shipping As Low As $20
Flat Rate Shipping As Low As $20
At Tropicflow, we strive to make the shipping process as affordable and convenient as possible for our customers. Our flat rate shipping starts as low as $20, and the more fish you purchase, the more you save on shipping fees. We encourage our customers to combine as many fish as possible in each order to take advantage of these cost-saving opportunities.
High Quality Product
High Quality Product
At Tropicflow, we take pride in shipping only the highest quality product to our customers. Our fish, plant are carefully selected for their excellent health, vibrant colors, and wide, full tails.
100% Live Arrive Guarantee
100% Live Arrive Guarantee
Tropicflow takes great pride in the quality of our products, and we proudly extend a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee for every shipment we dispatch. In the unfortunate event that any of the livestock or plants in your order do not survive upon arrival, we are dedicated to offering you a full refund in the form of store credit, covering the precise cost of the item, excluding shipping expenses. Your satisfaction is our commitment!
Customer Review
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High Quality Produce
At Tropicflow, we take the health and happiness of our fish, plant seriously. That's why we only send out the best of the best - healthy fish with shiny, vibrant colors and beautifully wide tails. And before they make their way to your aquarium, we give them the royal treatment: two full days of quarantine to ensure they're in top shape and ready for their new home.
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Flat Shipping Rates $20
Tropicflow offers UPS 2-day air flat rate shipping for $20, allowing you to consolidate multiple fish in a single order. This cost-effective shipping option ensures swift delivery while giving you the freedom to add as many fish as you desire to your order.
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100% Live Arrival Guarantee
At Tropicflow, our top priority is to ensure that our customers are completely satisfied with their purchases. We understand that receiving a shipment with dead livestock or plants can be a frustrating experience, which is why we offer our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee. Rest assured, we are committed to making things right and ensuring that you are happy with your purchase.